Heavy Lifting

[KTurner]

I have a propane tank that weighs about 1,700 pounds. I have a tractor that maxes out about 1,800. (Kubota B7300 with FEL.) How can I lift that tank high enough to put it in a truck? Without building a permanent structure, that is.

Dig a hole/ditch for the truck to back into so that the floor of the bed is even with the ground, then slide the tank in - no lifting needed. Just make sure the truck can get out with all that extra weight.

Not sure I'd want to be moving about a ton tank around in a pickup truck though.

Keith

 

[dusty3030]

Oh, it's my tank, all right. It's been here on the property since Lyndon Johnson was President. My standard procedure is (1) figure it out for myself; (2) ask somebody smarter than me; (3) pay somebody else to do it.
I was hoping somebody would suggest doing something clever with an FEL, an engine hoist, a come-along, and fifty feet of garden hose, but it looks like this is one of those times when (2) says do (3).

WRONG!
I don't care for your attitude. My wife might read that and make me do something practical. Option one is always a bigger tractor with a cab. Never ever pass up an excuse for a new toy, I mean tool. You don't want to put too much stress on your current rig, that would be irresponsible wouldn't it?

 

[boggen]

do not try and pickup the tank, if the tank has gas in it. other words, most tanks has a couple loops on top of the tank for chains. these loops are normally only meant to lift the tank when tank is completely empty. if you have gas in the tank, and try to lift with those loops. you have much higher risk of destroying the tank, and perhaps you along with the tank.

are you just wanting to move tank to a new spot on your property? or something else all together?

 

[Cat_Driver]

Yep digging a hole or build up some dirt next to the truck so as you pull up to the truck the front wheels lift to the height you need. Truck gets loaded drives away and smooth out the hills you just made next to the truck.

 

[wedge40]

My question is, lets say you do manage to get the tank in the truck, where are you taking it and can it be unloaded at the other end?

Wedge

 

[LD1]

I want to know why you think your B7300 is even capable of lifting 1800#???? To lift that takes a MUCH larger tractor. As it is, You'd be lucky if you can even lift one end of the tank.

IMO, there is absolutly NO way you are going to lift that tank with your tractor. At BEST, maybe you can drag it under a BIG tree with a BIG limb and use a chain-hoist and back the truck under. But with your machine....forget it.

And as others have asked, Why are you moving?? Where to?? How are you going to unload at the other end??

And unless you called the propane company, I would do so. Just because the tank has been there awhile dont mean you own it. My tank has been sitting on my property for 17 years, but I dont own it. And I dont get bills or anything that even indicate a lease. Believe it or not, there are some companies that DO lease tanks for free. Only stipulation is you buy propane from THEM. It takes me 5 years to go through a tank. I call them, they fill it, I pay them, and then I have no contact with them for another 5 years.:thumbsup: But its still their tank.

 

[RoyJackson]

I want to know why you think your B7300 is even capable of lifting 1800#???? To lift that takes a MUCH larger tractor. As it is, You'd be lucky if you can even lift one end of the tank.

I think the OP is confusing the weight of the tractor/FEL with the lift capacity of the loader.
Those B7300 were pretty small and quite light.

 

[orezok]

I'm not sure what your moving plan is, but even licensed propane dealers with all the hazmat permits cannot legally over the road a tank that has more than 10% fill. They have to be pumped down and then refilled.

 

[LD1]

I think the OP is confusing the weight of the tractor/FEL with the lift capacity of the loader.
Those B7300 were pretty small and quite light.

Yea, I think he is confusing something. Tractordata lists the weight WITH loader @ 1500# and a rear 3PH lift @ 1100#

I dont currently know of ANY tractor that can lift more in the loader than on the 3PH let alone about 1.5x's more. Usually the loader lift capacity is around 50% of the BARE tractor weight and that is at the useless pin measurment. I dont know the specs of the B7300, but I would venture a guess of not more than 700# at the pins.

 

[ShenandoahJoe]

Yep, a B7300 weighs about 1,500. Add a 300-pound box blade on the 3PH, and my own mass in the seat, and we total a ton. I was hoping there might be some kind of an overhead rig with enough mechanical advantage that I can pull the tank up from my drawbar.

I want to get it into the truck of the guy who's buying it from me. I figure it's up to him to get it off, when he gets to his destination.