I am looking for a VMC for my home shop, and am trying to figure out how to move it whenever I get one. One model I'm looking at is the Fadal 3016, so figure something around that size and weight (8,500 pounds). I don't currently own any machine skates, and can rent them if needed. However, I do have 2 5,500lb pallet jacks. Would it be feasible to lift it up (using bars through the fork pockets, and pick up with pallet jack), and position a pallet jack under each end, and move it that way?
Assuming I can get one unloaded into my garage, the plan would be to go straight back to my machine area in the back, then reposition the pallet jacks and go 90 degrees back to the back wall. Any turning would be very minimal, as I would make sure it got unloaded facing the right direction.
If needed I can get skates, just would prefer to use what I have, since the closest place that would rent them is an hour away. But a couple hours driving is much better than asking how to pick up a VMC on its side
Assuming I can get one unloaded into my garage, the plan would be to go straight back to my machine area in the back, then reposition the pallet jacks and go 90 degrees back to the back wall. Any turning would be very minimal, as I would make sure it got unloaded facing the right direction.
If needed I can get skates, just would prefer to use what I have, since the closest place that would rent them is an hour away. But a couple hours driving is much better than asking how to pick up a VMC on its side
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