Ebay Engine Hoists?
#1
Posted 31 October 2018 - 06:48 PM
Interested in long term reliability, if I get one I want to be able to use it for years to come.
I know MM have vat free deals but haven't seen any recently, need the hoist asap.
#2
Posted 01 November 2018 - 12:53 AM
got a link?
#3
Posted 01 November 2018 - 05:44 AM
I'll just suggest for you to make sure it has some kind of Standards Mark / Test on it.
The other thing I've found will all the cheap hydraulic gear (like the Ram on this and the Clarke unit) is it will leak in about 2 - 5 years and seldom are they repairable, so be prepared for that.
#4
Posted 01 November 2018 - 08:43 AM
Link:
https://www.ebay.co....bvFEy:rk:8:pf:0
So even this £200 Clark one may not be much better? https://www.machinem...workshop-crane/
#5
Posted 01 November 2018 - 09:10 AM
Try SGS ENGINEERING there on the Net.. There a british company also good workmanship and warranty included.
I purchased mine around three years ago so far so good no leaks.
#6
Posted 01 November 2018 - 11:45 AM
Yep another vote for SGS, they have loads of stuff on their site. It's tough sometimes to only buy what you went there for.
Recent sale on swanky toolboxes caught my eye
#7
Posted 01 November 2018 - 12:06 PM
#8
Posted 01 November 2018 - 03:02 PM
I have the Clark one, it's given a lot of years of good service and if I was buying again I'd buy the same one. The handles half way up certainly get used so I'd be wary of the eBay one without them.
#9
Posted 01 November 2018 - 05:11 PM
Try SGS ENGINEERING there on the Net.. There a british company also good workmanship and warranty included.
I purchased mine around three years ago so far so good no leaks.
Yep another vote for SGS, they have loads of stuff on their site. It's tough sometimes to only buy what you went there for.
Recent sale on swanky toolboxes caught my eye
I presume neither of you have had the pleasure of dealing with the SGS warranty department?
Dragging my nuts over a cheese grater would have been a more pleasant experience.
#10
Posted 01 November 2018 - 06:14 PM
Link:
https://www.ebay.co....bvFEy:rk:8:pf:0
So even this £200 Clark one may not be much better? https://www.machinem...workshop-crane/
used both. prefer the Clarke type with only 4 wheels.
#11
Posted 01 November 2018 - 06:37 PM
+1 for SGS.
I got the 2 tonne crane with load leveller (£240) and it really is a chunky piece of kit for a Mini engine. You don't really know it's on the end of the jib.
It also made short work of a friends 3.0l BMW engine.
As Broomer says, the support is pretty useless, but I suppose they have to save some money somewhere and it certainly doesn't appear to be in the product.
#12
Posted 02 November 2018 - 04:23 PM
£75 of ebay got me a Clarke 4 wheeled 2 tonne with long range arm needed topping up with oil, been sweet asa nut since no leaks
Link:
https://www.ebay.co....bvFEy:rk:8:pf:0
So even this £200 Clark one may not be much better? https://www.machinem...workshop-crane/
used both. prefer the Clarke type with only 4 wheels.
#13
Posted 02 November 2018 - 09:54 PM
#14
Posted 03 November 2018 - 05:49 PM
I bought an ebay one, non folding (which ive made folding) and its coped perfectly fine. Stays out in the cold and wet and works.
#15
Posted 03 November 2018 - 10:22 PM
I've used the 1 tonne Clarke crane to lift a Defender 300Tdi engine with both gear boxes attached. Absolutely no problem and at a greater reach than you would need for a mini engine.
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