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[imabitnaughtyxx]

I know hubby used to lug his old gsxr 1100 engine in and out the frame, that was about 110kgs and he managed fine.
WILL THE TRAILER BE OK?

No problems then and yep the trailer will be fine, just make sure its tie down properly though

we were going to pop some lat round the top to make the sides taller or something, also have ratchet straps.

[Kernal H]

You might want something to stop the metal to metal surface rattling as your driving along... old carpet maybe? Just a suggestion as Ive never even moved an engine!

[imabitnaughtyxx]

You might want something to stop the metal to metal surface rattling as your driving along... old carpet maybe? Just a suggestion as Ive never even moved an engine!

o dont worry ive got plenty of blankets handy for that cheers KC.

[Big_Adam]

I know a mini engine weights less than a very fat man as I have carted one about on a wheel chair.

[imabitnaughtyxx]

I know a mini engine weights less than a very fat man as I have carted one about on a wheel chair.

ah good comparison, so have you carted a large man though or an engine in the wheelchair? and if you carted an engine... y? KC

[Big_Adam]

I had a wheel chair and my engine hoist won't go over grass too well. So I took a board, stuck that on the chair them popped the engine onto that and wheeled it across my garden.

[imabitnaughtyxx]

I had a wheel chair and my engine hoist won't go over grass too well. So I took a board, stuck that on the chair them popped the engine onto that and wheeled it across my garden.

you... are a genius...KC

[Purple Tom]

They're easily manageable, a mate and I moved one on one of those little micro-scooters once! And the micro scooter lived to tell the tale!

I've had a fully built engine in the back of my Mk3 Polo before without any worries, and like DJH I can lift one on my own. Admittedly only enough to get it up onto my workbench (with a struggle!) but I wouldn't recommend doing it as you could really badly hurt yourself if you slipped and it fell, it doesn't bear thinking about what it could do to your foot....ouch

But yeah, a Halfords trailer would carry it easily, even one of the little 122 Erde things, and it'd be fine in the back of a car providing it was secured properly!

[imabitnaughtyxx]

They're easily manageable, a mate and I moved one on one of those little micro-scooters once! And the micro scooter lived to tell the tale!

I've had a fully built engine in the back of my Mk3 Polo before without any worries, and like DJH I can lift one on my own. Admittedly only enough to get it up onto my workbench (with a struggle!) but I wouldn't recommend doing it as you could really badly hurt yourself if you slipped and it fell, it doesn't bear thinking about what it could do to your foot....ouch

But yeah, a Halfords trailer would carry it easily, even one of the little 122 Erde things, and it'd be fine in the back of a car providing it was secured properly!

Yep thats what ive got but the bigger erde one, not the tiny one with only room for a plant!. Weve got a BMW 320d touring and the back is massive so were hoping itll go in there, then we can 'fly' abit rather than poodling at 50.

[adautobits]

if an auto its heavier

dave

[Purple Tom]

A 320D Touring should swallow it easily. Just make sure its positioned as centrally over the rear axle as possible for weight distribution, and if you do put in the trailer, again make sure its over the centre line of the axle and not at the front or back. Plus secure it properly and it'll be fine!

[imabitnaughtyxx]

if an auto its heavier

dave

Ive checked its just 10kg heavier