Moving an Inop JLG Boom Lift

[stone7]

Say you wanted to haul a JLG 40H without an engine.

(1)
Would a large tilt truck be able to winch something this
heavy, 12,000 lbs or so?

I know how to reverse the hubs for free wheeling.

(2)
How would you move the steering wheels?

Thanks.

 

[VoodooMojo]

Many times machines this weight are winched and hauled. Check with the operator of the truck for the capacity of his rig.

The tow-package that JLG offered was a pretty popular option.
Check to see if your machine is equipped. There will be a steel plate attached to the tie-rod of the front axle.
The tow-bar was mounted to the side of the chassis...good luck with that still being there.


Steer should work with Auxiliary Power.

 

[fac169]

We put a 4x4 in the path of the wheel as its moving to force the steer in the right direction. It took a lot of back and forth while towing but it worked for me and my husband.