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Dave

02-16-2003 16:15:23




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Anybody got any input on cherry pickers? I know in most cases you get what you pay for, buy a "cheap" one and will wish later it was a better model. Auto Zone has one $200.00,looks pretty flimsy.TSC model looks a bit better for $169.00.Both rated for 2 ton max.Any good sources for pickers? Anybody buy a ram and build thier own?




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hobo jungle

02-21-2003 01:25:23




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 Re: Cherry pickers in reply to Dave, 02-16-2003 16:15:23  
There is an import one available at $165.00 with fold up legs. The ram itself is 8 ton. Will hold up to 2 1/2 tons. I have seen this individual at tractor shows in NC and New York with this unit on display. It was well made for an import. The only thing he said was that if he was using it. He would replace the snap pins that keep the legs from folding up. They seemed a little small. I wouldn't be afraid of this one. The ram is made to be rebuilt. Most of the imported ones you see like at Sam's are throw aways. This comes in two boxes and is heavy. Shipping would cost you an arm and a leg. What this individual does he will meet you along the road on way to a tractor show and sell it to you there to save shipping costs. Just as long as you let him know before hand.
Just thought you would like to know.

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Bill

02-18-2003 08:35:08




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 Re: Cherry pickers in reply to Dave, 02-16-2003 16:15:23  
I bought mine for under $200 at Sams Club. BJ's Club has a simliar unit. It folds up too. The ridgid frame ones take up A LOT of storage space/you see them setting outside a lot....Used her several times at or near the weight rating & she held up fine. Then again I don't use it for a living/40 hours a week. It is somewhat true you get what you pay for. It's like Harbor Freight. I LIKE their stuff on a price versus quality ratio for most of their stuff. If I was making a living with my tools I would not buy much there. In my mind I have most anything a hobbyist could need at hobbyist price/quality. If I was to buy the best I would always be in need of this or that & never have it when I need it. Just my viewpoint... I'm sure there are many others....

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Kevin

02-17-2003 14:52:22




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 Re: Cherry pickers in reply to Dave, 02-16-2003 16:15:23  
Depends on your workload for it. I bought a cheapie, but have only used it about 6 projects, so it has been fine. In order to pull engine/tranny assemblies, it has to be extended to max. That causes the tippies from the weight so far forward, so I have about 100 lbs of scrap metal and sand bags waiting for the big jobs. It is currently holding the front half of my '51 Plymouth in the air, so even the cheapie rams seem to handle the loads.

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kjm

02-17-2003 14:39:10




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 Re: Cherry pickers in reply to Dave, 02-16-2003 16:15:23  
Dave, I prefer ones with non swiviling front casters,solid frame,2ton or better. The front wheels always seem to go wher you don`t want them on a cheap picker. Mine came from Snap-On but you pay a good permium to buy it on time,of course we have been using the same one since 1973



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Mac

02-17-2003 09:08:13




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 Re: Cherry pickers in reply to Dave, 02-16-2003 16:15:23  
My 2 cents is unless you have a lot of time, free materials, etc. Cheaper to buy one. Dont fool with cheapies. Craftsman makes a good one but it is over 400 bucks.



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Dave

02-18-2003 16:30:29




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 Re: Re: Cherry pickers in reply to Mac, 02-17-2003 09:08:13  
Thanks for all the input and ideas! Guess I'll shop and compare.Being as this is for hobby use,I'll look for mid-priced with the features I need.Fold-up,or removeable legs will be a must.



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