Generator too heavy for my dad.

   / Generator too heavy for my dad. #21  
How about a couple of sand bags around the wheels to keep it from rolling around when running?

Why not build a set of very basic chocks?
 
   / Generator too heavy for my dad. #23  
I am seriously considering buying this rough terrain mobile base for my 7000 watt genny. It has 5" wheels and a 800 lb. limit. The biggest drawback is the price at $230.

 
   / Generator too heavy for my dad. #26  
I have a base similar to that on my table saw, got it from Grizzly Tool. I don't know what I paid but I know it wasn't even close to that price.

Shop Tools and Machinery at Grizzly.com

Which one of the 14 bases on your link have 5" casters? I clicked on 5 of the 14 shown and none of them said what size they were...unless I missed it.

A 5" urethane wheel is much easier to push/pull over a dirty floor or expansion joints. Most of them have 3" or less and are hard plastic of some kind.
 
   / Generator too heavy for my dad. #27  
I didn't plan on doing your shopping for you, I just gave you a link to help out. Give me your CC number and I will find something for us. :D I can't say you will be happy with what I order for you but I know I will be happy with what I get for me.
 
   / Generator too heavy for my dad. #29  
Funny how a tiny chunk of gravel or itty bitty piece off a log will bring a wheeled item to a halt...so you need a large wheel. Then you need to find away to keep the **** thing from "walking" on its own.

Your dad is not getting any younger so think long term. Mount the generator in a shed that can be opened up for safe operation. Have the natural gas line run with a ball valve so he does not need to connect it. Run a 110V outlet for the trickle charger and wire up a couple of lights. Sink a pole and chain the generator to it. Have a good lock on the shed door. Dragging out a generator and hooking it up at night and/or a storm and/or a foot of snow and/or a sheet of ice gets harder and harder. Seems we rarely need the gen set when it is pleasant out.
 
   / Generator too heavy for my dad. #30  

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