Posted by Kevin in Ohio [64.136.27.230] on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 13:04:44 :
In Reply to: I'm gonna get me this gantry crane! posted by JBell in S. Illinois [97.92.212.137] on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 21:50:09 :
I made my own and have used it alot. It's over 13ft high and lifts about 11 1/2ft. WAY beefier than the one shown and people who have seen it like it. You can lift a cab off and pull the chassis WITH motor still in out from under it.
If someone wants to host pics and send some so you can get some ideas.
I totlly agree with Dennis about the price. I got a used I beam but did buy new box tubing for the uprights and have at least half that in it and a lot stronger.
Dennis's other point is spot on as well. If I'd do it over I'd go with side Ibeams and a trolley. No space taken up on the floor and if you want a high storage you can put stuff up there with ease.
Kevin