Willl
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If it's empty, a farm jack will do it.
Then you totally missed what 'Stroll' said back one page. :laughing:This thread is only 7 years old, so hopefully the container has already been moved...
Then you totally missed what 'Stroll' said back one page. :laughing:
Then you totally missed what 'Stroll' said back one page. :laughing:
If it's empty, a farm jack will do it.
MasterSparky,Hey guys, I know I'm reviving a dead thread, but I just need to lift my 40' cargo container, partially filled with random garage stuff, nothing too heavy like empty wood shelves etc. I purchased two hi-lift farm jacks, 8,000lb capacity each, dug a space to put a 2x12 at either corner of a single side, placed the jacks on the boards and in the corner holes and got nothing. The wood went down into the dirt just a little bit, but then after putting my full body weight on the jack handles, the container doesn't budge.
The container has been sitting still for about 7 months now, and I believe it has settled some -- could the dirt/mud around a slightly (1"?) sunken container be creating a problem? How can I solve this without heavy machinery? Is there an easier way than digging out all the way around? I have a lot of clay in my dirt and that will be exhausting!
How stupid of an idea is it to try to apply a "cheater" bar to the jacks? (I have an image in my head of shattering jacks and collapsing containers)