Re: anyone ever moved a grain bin?

Posted by greenbeanman on October 12, 2003 at 23:02:34 from (171.75.205.251):

In Reply to: anyone ever moved a grain bin? posted by markct on October 12, 2003 at 19:47:44:

Hm, I'm not sure that I can help, but I did help erect a Behlen bulk bin about 35 years ago.

Two rows of rings were bolted together first, then the top cone assembled in place.

Rather than using jacks to lift the assembly to add rings at the bottom, we used a rough terrain type of fork lift. One of those that looks more like an old hay stacker.

Once we got high enough, we bolted the legs in place, then added the remaining rings. Lastly, the bottom cone. The bottom cone was the pits as I recall, because of having to stand/lean on the slanting slippery surface.

I've also helped assemble a conventional grain bin. Same deal, a ring or two of sheets, then the top cone, then use jacks to raise it to add more rings.

I was always afraid the fickle winds of Kansas would come along and blow them off of the jacks. Of course crushing the bin and me in the process.

The inside of bins are a real echo chamber which makes communication lots of fun. WHICH BOLT? NOT THAT ONE, THE ONE NEXT TO IT! NO, USE THE DRIFT PIN THE OTHER DIRECTION FOR ALIGNMENT! *%$#!!%&!!

An adjustable erection tool is a plus. Don't ask, don't tell. http://www.tools-plus.com/kle3239.html
Also similar to brake pry bars. See link.

Good luck and have fun. Let us know how it goes.

• Brake pry bars.

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