Big Guys vs. Us Weenies

[Diggin It]

While we're all gathered here today ... Does anybody know if the tank carrying trailers can be rented? I've got a narrow spot to get through and I don't think my neighbor's JD 4230 can get through that area. I'm not even sure his 4020 can. I don't think my pipsqueak can move the tank safely, even when empty. But the trailer would make it all a piece of cake.

 

[fried1765]

LP must cost more in Lower Uncton......:laughing:

Maybe there is someone in West Uncton who can do the job.

 

[ovrszd]

I've never saw a tank trailer at a rental place. But I only have one that I travel by.

I don't think your tractor will lift it even when empty. Probably not a weight issue as much as a reach issue.

I've been told by my supplier that the rings welded on top of the tanks will not support lifting it full. But I'm also sure there are members here who will say they've done that.

 

[Diggin It]

I won't even try to do anything until it's below 20%. I'll let it get to 10% if I can.

 

[ovrszd]

Yep. I've moved a couple in that low percentage. I want to say one was 30% but I'm not sure.

Post the results when you resolve this. I'm curious how it works out for you.

 

[Diggin It]

Called again this morning and said that if someone could call me, maybe we could get it worked out over the phone, send pictures or whatever and they wouldn't have to come out. That's when they told me someone would be in the area today and would stop by. And they did. And we got a plan worked out. They won't let me use their tank trailer though, so I have to figure out what to do there.

But at least I can dig the trench now and lay the lines.

 

[civilian]

While we're all gathered here today ... Does anybody know if the tank carrying trailers can be rented? I've got a narrow spot to get through and I don't think my neighbor's JD 4230 can get through that area. I'm not even sure his 4020 can. I don't think my pipsqueak can move the tank safely, even when empty. But the trailer would make it all a piece of cake.

How long is the narrow spot? Can neighbor's tractor set it in narrow spot from one side and the other move it out of the narrow spot? What about setting it on an equipment trailer? Just wondering. Jon

 

[5030]

Flip it on it's side put a choker on it and drag it. They don't weigh much when almost empty. Jut a big pickle, even in Uncton

 

[grsthegreat]

our propane companies here use a boom truck to move tanks. propane weighs in at some 4.2# per gallon. on one job we needed to move a full 500 gal tank and no way a truck could get to it. had an excavator move it while full. not an issue, did a good job of it and was able to use ropes to jig it around and place just where it was needed. a tractor could have done the job, but so much easier getting it placed behind a lower wall on a set of concrete base pads with an excavator. right now NO ONE is getting to anything fast. everything is delayed. Parts are short, lots of building going on with smaller labor force. it really sucks. i have a friend trying to build a house right now. cant even get anyone out to bid the trades. there all too busy. i did a small job for a guy that owns a transmission rebuilding business. He is over 80 units backlogged (or so).. he said hes never been that overloaded.

 

[grsthegreat]

Flip it on it's side put a choker on it and drag it. They don't weigh much when almost empty. Jut a big pickle, even in Uncton

i dont know about where your at, but here if they saw a tank all scared up with paint scraped off, no one would fill it.