Machine tool transport

[Robin GibsonParticipant @robingibson54443]

I’m after some advice regarding reliable machine tool removal people. Ideally someone with a hiab fitted small lorry or trailer equipped unit for a 750kg vertical miller within the UK, for hobby use. Any suggestions of an economical company / individual please?

[alan ord 2Participant @alanord2]

Robin, search for Landylift. Never used them so can,t guarantee he is good but people on the forum have and most were happy with his service.

He advertises on Homeworkshop web site.

Alan.

[Brian WoodParticipant @brianwood45127]

Robin,

I can vouch for his service. He has a specially equipped 4 wheel drive truck with rear mounted hydraulic crane that can post 750Kg through a workshop doorway. His maximum capacity is 1 tonne ( Bridgeport size)

Steve Cox is based in West Yorkshire; phone 07836 736496.

e-mail   landylift@aol.co.uk

Regards   Brian

[duncan webster 1Participant @duncanwebster1]

Friend of mine used Landylift. He couldn’t have been more helpful.

[peak4Participant @peak4]

If Landylift is unavailable, he did a good job for me previously, then 1 Tonne might be able to assist; I’ve never used him myself
https://www.1tonne.com/

Unfortunately we don’t know where Robin needs machinery moving from and to.

Bill

[Dave WoottonParticipant @davewootton]

I sold a long bed Boxford AUD a few years ago and the buyer got 1Tonne to collect it and take it from Folkestone, Kent to Yorkshire. I was most impressed with the care that was taken when moving and loading the machine and tooling, all very professional, the machine was carefully covered to protect it in transit. I’ve no idea of the cost, but the buyer did say he thought it was very reasonable considering the distance involved.

[Robin GibsonParticipant @robingibson54443]

Thank you all for your very helpful information. I’ll contact both leads. The move will be from Devon to the West Midlands.

[Robin GibsonParticipant @robingibson54443]

Update all, many thanks for your advice. Steve of Landylift advised that he is now concentrating on moves around West Yorkshire only. Matt of 1tonne.com does however offer his services all around the UK

 

Thanks again

Robin

[Brian WoodParticipant @brianwood45127]

Thank you Robin for the update. There are frequent requests for advice such as you asked for on the forum and it is useful to have up to date information to be able to pass on.

I hope your move is smooth and uneventful

Regards   Brian

[Dave HalfordParticipant @davehalford22513]

Should you end up having to use an ordinary pallet shifter make sure you ship it laid down on a double pallet, machinery shifting isn’t their strong point and their understanding of gravity is limited.

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