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Larry Jenkins · 05-03-2015, 04:19 PM

Needing to pull the engine and tranny from my 1930 CCPU, I need a folding Shop Crane from 1 to 2 ton capacity. I think..

Does anyone have a Harbor Freight 1 or 2 ton Crane? Do you like it? Any Caveats?

Current price with a Coupon is $139 for the 1 ton.

Objective comments very welcome..

Larry Jenkins

Jwilli · 05-03-2015, 04:41 PM

I have a 1 ton that I bought from Northern tools. Works great.

Tim Armstrong · 05-03-2015, 04:55 PM

Just used my crane from HF, it works great and folds up so it takes up less room.

billwill · 05-03-2015, 05:01 PM

H F hasa good crane so does Advance Auto good luck.

Cool Hand Lurker · 05-03-2015, 05:02 PM

I have one and it is fine except for one thing. All six wheels are casters and the crane will roll to the side under load if you are on any kind of slope. I would like the casters at the far end of the legs to be fixed wheels instead. I have lost control and tipped sideways when the crane rolled to the edge of the driveway under a load. I dumped a flathead V8 and a South Bend 9" lathe. The lathe suffered some damage but I came out OK. So be careful with it and if it starts to go then get out of the way because you can't stop it.

Mitch//pa · 05-03-2015, 05:02 PM

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the HF ones are fine, go for it.. there is only a few things i would give a okay rating from there

Mike V. Florida · 05-03-2015, 05:03 PM

Have it love it.

billwill · 05-03-2015, 05:09 PM

Advance Auto casters fixed far end Good Luck

Y-Blockhead · 05-03-2015, 05:11 PM

I have an older HF. Works great. Not the fold up kind tho. Only has 4 wheels, I think rear two don't turn. I've pulled Y-Blocks with it no problem. I have their load leveler also. http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-c...ler-60659.html

Barber31 · 05-03-2015, 07:45 PM

The 1 ton engine hoists usually come up for sale for $99 every once in a while. I usually find them in magazines more often than the coupons that are sent to me or emails.

JohnLaVoy · 05-03-2015, 07:53 PM

I just used the Harbor Freight crane to pull the engine from my sedan. Worked great, I like the fold up feature for storage.

Rex_A_Lott · 05-03-2015, 07:57 PM

I have one and I didnt like the fixed wheels on the crane end, so I cut them off and welded on a piece of angle iron so I could put casters on all 4 wheels....
I did this so when I needed to move the crane sideways under the car it was easier.
I also bought a jack that works on the up and down stroke, it saves a little time and effort.
Different strokes for different folks.

Larry Jenkins · 05-03-2015, 08:48 PM

Anyone know of a source for the fabulous $99 coupon? Expiration date?

"Tank ya boyce.." Old Lawrence Welk saying for those who are old enough to remember..

Larry Jenkins

SeaSlugs · 05-03-2015, 09:16 PM

hehehe could always recreate my beast... (i dont recommend it...)

heck turn my pictures black and white and you would swear they were during the depression.

I'm definitely going to borrow or rent or buy a legit one when i put my engine back in so dont worry...

Quigley1930 · 05-03-2015, 10:18 PM

HF 1 ton is great. Haven't seen a $99.00 coupon for a long time

. That's what I used

Fullraceflathead · 05-03-2015, 10:54 PM

Look inside a Car Magazine. Harbor Freight usually has a 1 or 2 page Ad in them. The Coupon prices are cheaper than Harbor Freights normal Sales Flyers. I've seen it for $99.00 last month.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-03-2015, 10:54 PM

My friend likes his H/F hoist. BTW, hydraulic jacks are less likely to leak or get air pockets if they are stored completely collapsed and with the valve shut.

As with creepers, keep the wheels well lubed and they roll a lot easier.

40 Deluxe · 05-04-2015, 12:29 AM

On the 4 wheel caster thing, having it both ways would be the best. So often I need to scoot the thing sideways an inch or three to get lined up. But rolling it outside to load an engine is annoying because it's hard to steer! Think I'm going to cobble up a way to lock and unlock the front casters on my new HF fold-up.

CarlG · 05-04-2015, 09:15 AM

I bought this one -- brand new, never assembled -- on Craig's List for ~ $150. No freight. (except for the 50 mile trip to go get it) Folds up nice when not in use.

Mitch//pa · 05-04-2015, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

hehehe could always recreate my beast... (i dont recommend it...)

heck turn my pictures black and white and you would swear they were during the depression.

I'm definitely going to borrow or rent or buy a legit one when i put my engine back in so dont worry...

i was getting ready to pull that pic out of my archives

you beat me to it

05-03-2015, 04:19 PM	#1
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Anyone have one of these? Needing to pull the engine and tranny from my 1930 CCPU, I need a folding Shop Crane from 1 to 2 ton capacity. I think.. Does anyone have a Harbor Freight 1 or 2 ton Crane? Do you like it? Any Caveats? Current price with a Coupon is $139 for the 1 ton. Objective comments very welcome.. Larry Jenkins

05-03-2015, 04:41 PM	#2
Jwilli Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Posts: 511	Re: Anyone have one of these? I have a 1 ton that I bought from Northern tools. Works great.

05-03-2015, 04:55 PM	#3
Tim Armstrong Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 361	Re: Anyone have one of these? Just used my crane from HF, it works great and folds up so it takes up less room.

05-03-2015, 05:01 PM	#4
billwill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: capemaynewjersey Posts: 653	Re: Anyone have one of these? H F hasa good crane so does Advance Auto good luck.

05-03-2015, 05:02 PM	#5
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,580	Re: Anyone have one of these? I have one and it is fine except for one thing. All six wheels are casters and the crane will roll to the side under load if you are on any kind of slope. I would like the casters at the far end of the legs to be fixed wheels instead. I have lost control and tipped sideways when the crane rolled to the edge of the driveway under a load. I dumped a flathead V8 and a South Bend 9" lathe. The lathe suffered some damage but I came out OK. So be careful with it and if it starts to go then get out of the way because you can't stop it.

05-03-2015, 05:02 PM	#6
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Anyone have one of these? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) the HF ones are fine, go for it.. there is only a few things i would give a okay rating from there

05-03-2015, 05:03 PM	#7
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Anyone have one of these? Have it love it. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

05-03-2015, 05:09 PM	#8
billwill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: capemaynewjersey Posts: 653	Re: Anyone have one of these? Advance Auto casters fixed far end Good Luck

05-03-2015, 05:11 PM	#9
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,641	Re: Anyone have one of these? I have an older HF. Works great. Not the fold up kind tho. Only has 4 wheels, I think rear two don't turn. I've pulled Y-Blocks with it no problem. I have their load leveler also. http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-c...ler-60659.html

05-03-2015, 07:45 PM	#10
Barber31 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 687	Re: Anyone have one of these? The 1 ton engine hoists usually come up for sale for $99 every once in a while. I usually find them in magazines more often than the coupons that are sent to me or emails.

05-03-2015, 07:53 PM	#11
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: Anyone have one of these? I just used the Harbor Freight crane to pull the engine from my sedan. Worked great, I like the fold up feature for storage.

05-03-2015, 07:57 PM	#12
Rex_A_Lott Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 794	Re: Anyone have one of these? I have one and I didnt like the fixed wheels on the crane end, so I cut them off and welded on a piece of angle iron so I could put casters on all 4 wheels.... I did this so when I needed to move the crane sideways under the car it was easier. I also bought a jack that works on the up and down stroke, it saves a little time and effort. Different strokes for different folks.

05-03-2015, 08:48 PM	#13
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: Anyone have one of these? Anyone know of a source for the fabulous $99 coupon? Expiration date? "Tank ya boyce.." Old Lawrence Welk saying for those who are old enough to remember.. Larry Jenkins

05-03-2015, 09:16 PM	#14
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Anyone have one of these? hehehe could always recreate my beast... (i dont recommend it...) heck turn my pictures black and white and you would swear they were during the depression. I'm definitely going to borrow or rent or buy a legit one when i put my engine back in so dont worry... __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

05-03-2015, 10:18 PM	#15
Quigley1930 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Middleburg, Virginia Posts: 421	Re: Anyone have one of these? HF 1 ton is great. Haven't seen a $99.00 coupon for a long time. That's what I used

05-03-2015, 10:54 PM	#16
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,684	Re: Anyone have one of these? Look inside a Car Magazine. Harbor Freight usually has a 1 or 2 page Ad in them. The Coupon prices are cheaper than Harbor Freights normal Sales Flyers. I've seen it for $99.00 last month. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

05-03-2015, 10:54 PM	#17
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Anyone have one of these? My friend likes his H/F hoist. BTW, hydraulic jacks are less likely to leak or get air pockets if they are stored completely collapsed and with the valve shut. As with creepers, keep the wheels well lubed and they roll a lot easier.

05-04-2015, 12:29 AM	#18
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,818	Re: Anyone have one of these? On the 4 wheel caster thing, having it both ways would be the best. So often I need to scoot the thing sideways an inch or three to get lined up. But rolling it outside to load an engine is annoying because it's hard to steer! Think I'm going to cobble up a way to lock and unlock the front casters on my new HF fold-up.