We need a crane thread ....... so here it is

V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Not back then no nets or crash bags you'd be on top of the Apex leg wrapped around a Webb of the truss 3" nail in 1 hand hammer in the other all the while all the trusses still moving lol
sounds like the sort of days that I used to crane 'em up to -- if the chippy pee-ed you off - just give the hook a shake :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: ... good old days, eh? :rolleyes:
 
TiltyShaun

TiltyShaun

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little Jones KL, 1 tonner ? ... they come up now and again on ebay is that one self propelled Shaun?
Have been back to take some more pics. Can’t see how it is propelled look at the axles.
15cwt plate on it.
Only just found a few pics of a KL15 so trying to find out what I can!!
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
All the while arguing with site managers who wanted you to wear a hard hat, cocks!
well the crane driver also had the option of whacking you on the swede with a hook -- but yeh - anything dropping on you up there would've had to have come from a passing Boeing :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: ... 's like a hard hat in the cab - really !! :oops:
 
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6feetdown

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well the crane driver also had the option of whacking you on the swede with a hook -- but yeh - anything dropping on you up there would've had to have come from a passing Boeing :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: ... 's like a hard hat in the cab - really !! :oops:
Exactly what I used to say to them bird s**t or a plane
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Thank you. Can you find an operators manual???
see what I can do ... but don't hold yer breff :rolleyes:
just tripped over an interesting pic of an optional jib extension for the straight boom option -- in Oz I think .................................... and a restored one at GDSF 10 years ago
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TiltyShaun

TiltyShaun

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I have found some pics but very little detail. I think it does propel itself after I went back to take some more photos.
Slightly disappointed to find 15cwt is around 750kgs. Was thinking it would lift a bull bag off the trailer!!
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V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
I have found some pics but very little detail. I think it does propel itself after I went back to take some more photos.
Slightly disappointed to find 15cwt is around 750kgs. Was thinking it would lift a bull bag off the trailer!!View attachment 72629
It probably would with a bit of extra tail weight Shaun - plus this 'll have no SLI and will be rated at 75% of tipping capacity ...
judicious operation will achieve what you want would be my guess - structural integrity will not be an issue as regards its capacity
main issue with getting 'enthusiastic' at the edge of its envelope is the fact that the derricking winch is not powered, so not poss. to derrick out and winch in simultaneously to 'find' the tip point, without a second pair of hands to run one or other of the winches
can't see off loading bulkers at close radius being a problem, with care, TBH
 
TiltyShaun

TiltyShaun

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It probably would with a bit of extra tail weight Shaun - plus this 'll have no SLI and will be rated at 75% of tipping capacity ...
judicious operation will achieve what you want would be my guess - structural integrity will not be an issue as regards its capacity
main issue with getting 'enthusiastic' at the edge of its envelope is the fact that the derricking winch is not powered, so not poss. to derrick out and winch in simultaneously to 'find' the tip point, without a second pair of hands to run one or other of the winches
can't see off loading bulkers at close radius being a problem, with care, TBH
I will see if I can get a deal over the line. I like it even it is a farm ornament. All depends on the £££
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
I will see if I can get a deal over the line. I like it even it is a farm ornament. All depends on the £££
if the tyres're pneumatic, be prepared to make it a new set of wheels that you can find tyres for -- what's on there is an unobtainium size apparently - a good bargaining chip ;)
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

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saw a program about this years ago -- fascinating story altogether, but this is just :cool:
 
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TiltyShaun

TiltyShaun

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if the tyres're pneumatic, be prepared to make it a new set of wheels that you can find tyres for -- what's on there is an unobtainium size apparently - a good bargaining chip ;)
Subject to some parts returning it looks like a deal has been done for it to be relocated to my yard!!
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Thank you. It will be interesting!!! Still working out how to get it back home and parked up without the wife noticing!!
doesn't look to have a folding jib ?
may have to drop it off
ropes're probably gonna need replacing anyway :unsure: ..
unless they've been subject to the liberal application of rope oil regularly :rolleyes:
 
TiltyShaun

TiltyShaun

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doesn't look to have a folding jib ?
may have to drop it off
ropes're probably gonna need replacing anyway :unsure: ..
unless they've been subject to the liberal application of rope oil regularly :rolleyes:
Will be interesting to meet up with the owner. I think the machine was parked up around 18months ago after carrying out lifting duties. The owner then suffered a long list of personal problems and his house going up in flames. I am told he is well past retirement age. Very interesting talking to him as his knowledge on the workings on the estate was very interesting.
The wires on the drum didn’t look very old or rusty. The only thing he said to me was the drive chain between the engine and what I will call is the drive shaft for all the workings, will need to be replaced. Desperately trying to find a starting handle that I think I have in the shed as that does seem to be missing.
 
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Stroppymonkey

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Saw this today. Funeral for a friends mum and the wake was at the narrow gauge steam railway. Lots of old stuff down there and much of is still being used. I think I would like folks to have a steam train ride at my funeral 🤓

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