Do I risk using this Engine Crane

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Originally Posted by Ratel10mm

Well, while it's true to say that you get what you pay for, it's also true in UK law (& I believe Oz law as well) that any item must be fit for purpose when sold.
I suspect the fly in the ointment here is, would a court consider a poorly made hoist to be fit for purpose (DIY mechanicing) if it fell apart after, say, 20 lifts?

Personally I agree with the others - return it as unfit (&) potentially unsafe for purpose & obtain either a full refund or a hoist that is fit for purpose. Be prepared for a bit of a discussion on the subject with the vendor. ;)

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Australian Consumer Law gives you a statutory right to a refund. Take it back. While this is not legal advice, it does seem to me that a structural component should be safe after many more than 20 lifts. Moving parts maybe would wear, but the welds holding it together? It would seem odd.

As everyone has said, take it back. Don't try to repair it, who knows what grade of steel it is, and what damage was done by the original weld. Etc.

the welds are substandard but for few bucks I'm sure an engineering workshop will dress and weld them properly...unless you're good enough to do it your self.....theyre just **** welds and easily corrected.

looks like the pidgeon that pooped those on did so from low earth orbit....

Return it. let the vendor do the righty.

let me know if you need the AS references for the quality requirements for welding on lifting gear.

The reality is that if you take it back as you should for a replacement the others will be the same.

So if you really want a cheap crane than fix it yourself as if you take it back and get your money back then go elsewhere, you will pay close to $400 for one of that rating.

So either take it back and get a refund and pay up to $400 for another or get the welder out.

Garry

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Originally Posted by garrycol

The reality is that if you take it back as you should for a replacement the others will be the same.

So if you really want a cheap crane than fix it yourself as if you take it back and get your money back then go elsewhere, you will pay close to $400 for one of that rating.

So either take it back and get a refund and pay up to $400 for another or get the welder out.

Garry

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Yes, $400 is what they normally cost. This is on special at present & is 50% off. The welder is out already as I am building an off road caravan. I need the crane to help with handling the chassis as I do not have a gantry type arrangement

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Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

the welds are substandard but for few bucks I'm sure an engineering workshop will dress and weld them properly...unless you're good enough to do it your self.....theyre just **** welds and easily corrected.

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So eloquently put:D

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Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

I purchased a 900Kg truck/trailer crane, my welding fabricator looked at the device and was satisfied with the welding on the jib but not with the base and mounting.

We contacted the importer who stated that the crane/jib part is rated to Australian standards, but the base is not. What is more they didn't see a problem with substandard base, even though the entire weight is on the base.

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We need to resurrect Common Sense;)

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Originally Posted by London Boy

Australian Consumer Law gives you a statutory right to a refund. Take it back. While this is not legal advice, it does seem to me that a structural component should be safe after many more than 20 lifts. Moving parts maybe would wear, but the welds holding it together? It would seem odd.

As everyone has said, take it back. Don't try to repair it, who knows what grade of steel it is, and what damage was done by the original weld. Etc.

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I have no doubt that the vendor will do the right thing. But......its a cheap crane & with a bit of welding....

Not he nicest welds I ever saw, but welding is about whats under the surface (penetration) not whats on top. I'm not saying they won't fail, just that they may be OK!

I would not only take it back as unfit for service, but I would inform the appropriate Government dept. (used to be DLI) of rubbish lifting gear that could injure or kill someone who is not savvy about the crap welds, unless the vendor is willing to recall and scrap those already sold and discontinue selling that product, Regards Frank.