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    Lifting with I beams

    In this line of work, in this economy, about the only money I make is what I pay myself to fab. and repair stuff. Grew up in the upper midwest where machine shop and welding were equally as important as math and english. Thanks again Liebherr for the lifting advise, it'll pay off two fold...
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    Lifting with I beams

    Lifted the 12' boxed oak on monday, used rectangle tubes as recommended for stiffeners.- thanks Leibherr! Went with 6 X 8 X 1/4 and welded up some rienforcing on the ends. Made spreaders out of 4 1/2" sched. 40 pipe for top and two on sides to keep beams apart. Was going to lift with...
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    National 800 series

    Thanks guys for the help! Truck certified with no problem:drinkup
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    Bad Jobs

    Another shot, the 75 ton was there to assist with operation
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    Bad Jobs

    Bad day I have been driving by this contracting outfit doing a freeway widening project every morning for a while. the other day something caught my eye: a guy had this thing totally stretched out at about 15 deg. and pulling on a BIG bundle of 3/4" 4x8 sheets of WET plywood that had just been...
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    Lifting with I beams

    Liebherr, The carrier under this unit must be version #3; 4 axles but longer wheel base California has strict weight restrictions on highway. when operating this unit on highway, you send your lunchbox with the counterweight truck or youll be overweight, I think 80,000 lbs is max for this...
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    Lifting with I beams

    I agree, it would be cheaper to cut down the tree and replace it with a similar one when the project is done, or better still, grow a new one. In this part of the country the "green" folks still rule and can afford to **** away money (other peoples money) to sleep with a clear concience at...
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    Lifting with I beams

    Thanks Liebherr, great advise! BTW thats a Liebherr 100 Ton on the other end of those slings, amazing machine in that it will go anywhere and get into places I can barely get my pickup to. Has saved me alot of $ on not having to bring in bigger machines Thanks. Ill post a pic. of the...
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    Lifting with I beams

    Just to follow up: Looking for an engineering opinion or link to a resource that could provide specs on material described. I am amazed that the crane outfits around here will show up and tug on anything - no questions asked. Dont get me wrong, great guys, but i feel its my responsibillity...
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    Lifting with I beams

    I have been moving alot of trees lately. Am currently moving a 144" box 55000 lbs. (I sub out crane work) Up until now I have been lifting the boxes with two heavy web slings or cable rigged under the box and positioned on "skids". Ive done 120" (40000 lbs) boxes like this but get really...
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    National 800 series

    P.S Thanks Heavy for reminding me that I paid way too much for this thing:rolleyes:
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    National 800 series

    Thanks for the input guys, I have everything figured out except the operator station I found a similar unit locally, im going to go check it out this afternoon. What has complicated things is that the unit need only to appear as it was factory equipped ie 1985 standards. (so ive been...
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    Hydraulic power pack?

    Found this outfit that makes stand alone power pack, not sure how well it would hold up to the beating it would take riding on the back of an excavator. Hoping to find somthing a little more suited i.e. element proofed. $ 21k is a chunk of change for an experiment. rather find somthing that has...
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    Hydraulic power pack?

    Yes, a mulching attachment.
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    National 800 series

    Just painted my (circa 1985) National 875 "boom truck" (not a crane I guess) Have an appointment to get it certified next week. Looking at the service manual for decal placement, "work Area" requires decals (besides load chart & ID plate) what goes there? manual calls out 4 decals all with...
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    Hydraulic power pack?

    Anyone have any experience or advise using an auxillary hydraulic power supply for running an accessary, looking to get around (constant) 35 gpm - 3000 psi at the end of the stick. I have seen large machines outfitted with auxillary units mounted on the counterweight. Anything available for...
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    Takeuchi 175 hi flow?

    Looking to put a brushing attachment on a Tak 175, requires 30gpm @ 3500psi. I have heard there is a "hi flow kit" that will accomplish this without totally killing slew and stick, anyone?
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    Worlds Largest Quick Coupler!!!

    he's even got the white lettering out, the way I have it on my car. New here too!
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    Croydon Crane Crash

    ouch!!
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    super duper underwater picker upper!

    He's digging for clams?
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