DIY Wood Gantry or 2 Ton Engine Hoist/Lift??

[hotwls13]

Alright there is a 2ton hoist/ cherry picker about a block from me for $140. Looks like new big red brand. The guy said he would use his truck and bring it to my house if I load and unload it. These things come apart. How heavy would u say the largest piece is?

Then once I have it, do u guys think a piece of angle iron will be enough to extend the boom a bit? Plan to use some 2x4s sideways in shape of h to lift bed. Also gonna take the tailgate off (though I’ve never done that on these trucks).

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by hotwls13

Alright there is a 2ton hoist/ cherry picker about a block from me for $140. Looks like new big red brand. The guy said he would use his truck and bring it to my house if I load and unload it. These things come apart. How heavy would u say the largest piece is?

Then once I have it, do u guys think a piece of angle iron will be enough to extend the boom a bit? Plan to use some 2x4s sideways in shape of h to lift bed. Also gonna take the tailgate off (though I’ve never done that on these trucks).

My friend welded two 2'' angle irons, longwise, to make a sleeve-boom for the end of my cherry-picker. You can see a close-up with an eye-bolt at the end, in the last pic of post no. 3.