Komrade
Silver Member
All, I understand this is a little off-topic.
Coming from a relative newb on a a 35hp Kubota (I think i clocked about 150hrs on it already)
I am thinking of building container based cabins and moving them with a forklift into and out of flood plain based on season (over using trailer based cabins).
I've briefly looked into what's available on CL and ebay, and looks like a lot of machine is needed, but an oldie but (hopefully) goodie can be found in the 20K range.
My question is. Is a forklift a good idea? I noticed some containers have fork slots and some/most don't.
If the forklift is rated at 10000lbs, is it safe to lift 10000lbs and move around with it?
Other than "all terrain" and 4x4, anything else I should be looking for in terms of features.
Any makes/models you recommend (especially with finding parts, since I'll be buying "very used") or don't recommend.
Coming from a relative newb on a a 35hp Kubota (I think i clocked about 150hrs on it already)
I am thinking of building container based cabins and moving them with a forklift into and out of flood plain based on season (over using trailer based cabins).
I've briefly looked into what's available on CL and ebay, and looks like a lot of machine is needed, but an oldie but (hopefully) goodie can be found in the 20K range.
My question is. Is a forklift a good idea? I noticed some containers have fork slots and some/most don't.
If the forklift is rated at 10000lbs, is it safe to lift 10000lbs and move around with it?
Other than "all terrain" and 4x4, anything else I should be looking for in terms of features.
Any makes/models you recommend (especially with finding parts, since I'll be buying "very used") or don't recommend.
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