I know several people that have purchased one of the HARBOR FREIGHT ENGINE CRANES
yes this is only my opinion based on using the cranes in their shops.
I don,t think the posted specs POSTED are correct the cranes are significantly different in weight and the ability to lift and reach, neither is near ideal in my opinion, but the larger two ton design is NOTICEABLE larger and easier to use, the picture is also wrong on the smaller crane, I think they just reused the picture of the larger 2 ton crane, the smaller crane makes reaching the engine a challenge and lifting it high enough to clear the radiator or fenders can be a problem, while neither cranes ideal the smaller cranes not nearly as useful as the larger capacity crane, and even that crane is flimsy in my opinion .
Id rate the smaller cranes a barely functional, and at times almost not capable of doing the intended job, and the larger crane as something you can get by with, if you need to, and certainly an improvement over the smaller version, but hardly ideal.
BTW IF YOU DON,T ALREADY OWN ONE BUY AN ENGINE LEVELER AND A CHAIN SWIVEL
adding a swivel hook makes a crane far more user friendly, as the engine won,t constantly be trying to swing to some less than ideal angle
https://www.mfrexpress.com/alloy-swivel-hoist-hook-crane-hook-safety-latch-3-ton-p-701.html
adding far larger rubber wheels and making the engine crane easier to roll AND adding them to your engine stands for the same reason is a good idea even if its expensive and one more in a near endless list of reasons too own a decent MIG or TIG welder
http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-cushion-tire-swivel-caster-with-brake-46819.html
https://www.mfrexpress.com/alloy-swivel ... p-701.html
READ THIS RELATED THREAD
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1018
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-capa ... -5402.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/shop-crane ... 69445.html
Sale: $179.99
Specifications
Name Shop Crane, 1 Ton Capacity Foldable
SKU 69445
Brand Central Hydraulics
Capacity 2000
Color Orange & Black
Foldable (y/n) Yes
Material Steel
Telescoping (y/n) No
Maximum height (in.) 50-1/4 in.
Maximum length (in.) 36-1/4 in.; 41 in.; 45-1/2 in.; 50-1/4 in.
Minimum height (in.) 36-1/4 in.
Product Height 55-5/8 in.
Product Length 63-1/4 in.
Product Weight 151.8 lbs.
Product Width 38 in.
Warranty 90 Day
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-fold ... 69051.html
Sale: $219.99
Specifications
Name 2 Ton Foldable Shop Crane
SKU 69051
Brand Pittsburgh Automotive
Capacity 4000
Foldable (y/n) Yes
Material Steel
Telescoping (y/n) No
Maximum height (in.) 90-3/4 in.
Maximum length (in.) 63-1/2 in.
Minimum height (in.) 42 in.
Product Height 58-1/2 in.
Product Length 69 in.
Product Weight 151 lb.
Product Width 36 in.
Warranty 90 Day
I purchased my shop crane from NORTHERN TOOL about 25 years ago,
that exact crane is no longer made, as it was heavier and more expensive, it was rated at 3 tons but had a 8000lb ram
but heres a cheaper and lighter weight version thats still in my opinion superior to the two HF engine cranes
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200305213
using a hook in a motor plate makes it a real P.I.T.A. to line up a set of motor mounts or a transmission while installing the engine compared to the ease with which an engine tilter and swivel make the job
ANOTHER OPTION
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200305213
yes this is only my opinion based on using the cranes in their shops.
I don,t think the posted specs POSTED are correct the cranes are significantly different in weight and the ability to lift and reach, neither is near ideal in my opinion, but the larger two ton design is NOTICEABLE larger and easier to use, the picture is also wrong on the smaller crane, I think they just reused the picture of the larger 2 ton crane, the smaller crane makes reaching the engine a challenge and lifting it high enough to clear the radiator or fenders can be a problem, while neither cranes ideal the smaller cranes not nearly as useful as the larger capacity crane, and even that crane is flimsy in my opinion .
Id rate the smaller cranes a barely functional, and at times almost not capable of doing the intended job, and the larger crane as something you can get by with, if you need to, and certainly an improvement over the smaller version, but hardly ideal.
BTW IF YOU DON,T ALREADY OWN ONE BUY AN ENGINE LEVELER AND A CHAIN SWIVEL
adding a swivel hook makes a crane far more user friendly, as the engine won,t constantly be trying to swing to some less than ideal angle
https://www.mfrexpress.com/alloy-swivel-hoist-hook-crane-hook-safety-latch-3-ton-p-701.html
adding far larger rubber wheels and making the engine crane easier to roll AND adding them to your engine stands for the same reason is a good idea even if its expensive and one more in a near endless list of reasons too own a decent MIG or TIG welder
http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-cushion-tire-swivel-caster-with-brake-46819.html
https://www.mfrexpress.com/alloy-swivel ... p-701.html
READ THIS RELATED THREAD
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1018
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-capa ... -5402.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/shop-crane ... 69445.html
Sale: $179.99
Specifications
Name Shop Crane, 1 Ton Capacity Foldable
SKU 69445
Brand Central Hydraulics
Capacity 2000
Color Orange & Black
Foldable (y/n) Yes
Material Steel
Telescoping (y/n) No
Maximum height (in.) 50-1/4 in.
Maximum length (in.) 36-1/4 in.; 41 in.; 45-1/2 in.; 50-1/4 in.
Minimum height (in.) 36-1/4 in.
Product Height 55-5/8 in.
Product Length 63-1/4 in.
Product Weight 151.8 lbs.
Product Width 38 in.
Warranty 90 Day
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-fold ... 69051.html
Sale: $219.99
Specifications
Name 2 Ton Foldable Shop Crane
SKU 69051
Brand Pittsburgh Automotive
Capacity 4000
Foldable (y/n) Yes
Material Steel
Telescoping (y/n) No
Maximum height (in.) 90-3/4 in.
Maximum length (in.) 63-1/2 in.
Minimum height (in.) 42 in.
Product Height 58-1/2 in.
Product Length 69 in.
Product Weight 151 lb.
Product Width 36 in.
Warranty 90 Day
I purchased my shop crane from NORTHERN TOOL about 25 years ago,
that exact crane is no longer made, as it was heavier and more expensive, it was rated at 3 tons but had a 8000lb ram
but heres a cheaper and lighter weight version thats still in my opinion superior to the two HF engine cranes
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200305213
using a hook in a motor plate makes it a real P.I.T.A. to line up a set of motor mounts or a transmission while installing the engine compared to the ease with which an engine tilter and swivel make the job
ANOTHER OPTION
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200305213
