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They weigh aroun 2400 pounds, and there are some interesting links at the bottom of this page - http://www.mini-lathe.com/new_tools.htm about moving machinery. Good luck!
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Alright well I’m looking at getting a Bridgeport mill and I was wondering if you guys could give me a hand in figuring out how to move it. I can get a 4x6’ trailer for my jeep that is rated up to 1500 lbs (800lbs of it between the trailers axel and the jeep) so I could load the main body of the unit in there, and partially dismantle the rest of the Bridgeport to get it down to 1500 lbs.
My question is, how much do these things weigh and how much do you think I can dismantle it to get it to 1500 lbs?
They weigh aroun 2400 pounds, and there are some interesting links at the bottom of this page - http://www.mini-lathe.com/new_tools.htm about moving machinery. Good luck!
(Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
Originally Posted by MrRage
Standard shipping weight on a 9x48 BP should be around 1750-1950 lbs.
If you are running on flat ground with no major hill climbs and stay below 25mph, you might be fine. Braking can be the worst part. Borrowing or renting a 3500 lb tow rated truck would be a safer bet.
I have used U-haul low deck 4x8 single axle and 4x12 tandem axle trailers to move BP mills 4 times. For $35-$60/day, I thought it did just fine for short hauling of less than a 100 miles. The single axle was rated at 2500lbs as I recall. The only reason I had the table off was to get it through the door originally. Mine has a CNC control on it, so it is around 2200-2300lbs. Removing the table will drop it around 200 lbs, if it is really worth the trouble.
Having something to pick and place it is the bigger issue. I now have an adjustable height rolling gantry crane capable of 2 1/2 ton that is portable. At least I no longer need to make arrangements for a forklift at both ends of the move.
DC
Learn cause and effect through experience. Mastering those relationships is the "Common Sense" ability within the art of any trade.
Recommendation - get a bigger truck. I own a Jeep CJ. I own a Bridgeport. I own a trailer. I pull the trailer loaded with motorcycles quite often with the Jeep and pulling it is not the problem - it's stopping that is the issue as One of Many mentioned.
You are looking at around 2000 pounds - as mentioned. There is a site that has all of the individual components listed - like the table, knee, ram and head. Cruise around - you'll run into it.
I would try to borrow a full size P/U with your trailer or get a roll back to move your machine. Mount the machine to two wooden runners and drag it up the roll back. Strap it down and then drag it off when you get where you are going.
Scott
Consistency is a good thing....unless you're consistently an idiot.
insted of my jeep, how about a Euro van for towing?
What ever you do... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TAKE PICTURES AND POST THEM HERE!
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Nooooo!
Use the jeep! USE THE JEEP!
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Matt
San Diego, Ca
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do it at 3 in the morning you shouldnt have to stop and you can go very slow.if you want to be"more legal" bring some plywood and yellow spypaint paint "slow moving truck" put it on the back.
If you're buying it from someone just ask them if you can keep it on the street until that night . Load it up, have someone pick you up and drive you back . Should be fine
I would use chains and stay away from straps, as they have to much play.. Goodluck
I found one of these in the garage, if you think I can use it to hoist the mill onto the trailer I’ll pull it out and measure it to make sure.
http://www2.northerntool.com/product-1/200305491.htm
thats funny.
as others have said stopping is an issue, as is sliding around - use proper tie downs. for that matter if the car/trailer is too small tipping over is also an issue - only half joking, they are top heavy!
were you the guy yelling Use the VW! use the VW!
or maybe the trailer is better
Last edited by Mcgyver; 09-22-2005 at 08:07 PM.
Check the specs on the engine hoist...usually the one-ton limit is at the shortest boom length...it drops pretty quickly as the boom gets longer.
I recently read that someone had successfully lifted a BP onto a trailer using a Harbor Freight, 2000 pound engine hoist, so I would say it is worth a shot. Just position things so thet you don't have to move the hoist once it is supporting the weight - lift it up and then back the trailer underneath it.
....and yeah - I think you should use a Jetta - just put it on the roof!!!
I am going to be moving my BP across town from my home to my new shop within the next 2 weeks - I will make sure I make a spectacle out of it on this board - just keep Rekd happy!
Scott
Consistency is a good thing....unless you're consistently an idiot.
The machine weighs 2700lbs, 700lbs over the safe gross towing weight. So I’m not going to do it with the jeep, and because I don’t have any other vehicle I can use to tow it, I’ll have to figure something else out or let this one BP go =(
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