Stackers and pallet jacks

4 months ago

Hi, I’m finding more and more that I need to lift big heavy things to table height or higher. Can you talk to me about stackers and pallet jacks? Here is one that caught my eye, but I am open to finding other tools in this price range:

https://factorypure.com/products/super-handy-guo097-manual-stacker-330-lbs-40-max-lift-with-a-flat-bed-new

Here are some things I may need to do with it:

- stack a dryer on top of a washer for a laundry closet (170 lbs)

- position a window air conditioner (55-80 lbs)

- unload stone from pickup truck (with camper top)

- move loads around the yard (I have a dolly/hand truck but no wheelbarrow yet)

- put heavy saws on work tables (75 lbs)

It would need to be used both inside and outside, and get through doorways. Hoping to find something that is not too hard to crank or has other power. Do these tools require a lot of strength to raise the loaded platform?

Originally I googled ”mini forklift” and all kinds of things came up. Can you help me zero in on the tools I should be looking at, and pros and cons? Thanks!

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krnuttle

4 months ago

From experience keeping a wooded lot is a lot of work. HOWEVER, a large lot can be done by one person as it is work that can be done on your own time. The biggest job on a wooded lot is picking up downed limbs. The job has to be done a couple of time per year after wind storms. Depending on what comes down, it may be a afternoon with a wood chipper, or a day or two a chain saw. About once ever 5 years you may need to bring in the big stuff.

The other routine job on a wooded lot is to manage the under growth. I find spending a couple of hours with a string trimmer keep every thing in shape. The only other thing that is required is an occasional spray with a weed killer to keep the poison ivy under control. I periodically walk through the woods with a hatchet doing minor trimming.

It is usually cool in the woods and for me it is relaxing to work. I have a J.D. lawn tractor, so when I have to process the brush, I pull the wood chipper to the brush pile and bring the tools in the trailer out to the site, When I get tired, I pull the lawn chair out to the trailer and sit for a while enjoying the out door experience.

Contrasted, I spend many more hours taking care of the yard. The yard, it takes weekly mowing and trimming. The OP's yard and mine seem to be about the same time, so I would expect it takes him about the same time. It is hot as it has to be done in full sun.

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