Do I risk using this Engine Crane

**Don 130** · 13th September 2013, 08:24 PM

If you or a mate can tidy up those welds, then do that and then test it by lifting the back of your vehicle or something else that's near or slightly more than the safe working load to test load it. That process will probably take less effort than taking it back and arguing.

**Milton477** · 13th September 2013, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Tank

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.

You have a good point there.

**101RRS** · 13th September 2013, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Tank

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.

Dodgy looking welds do not mean it is unfit for service - it would have to be demonstrated that it cannot carry the specified load.

**Blknight.aus** · 13th September 2013, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by garrycol

Dodgy looking welds do not mean it is unfit for service - it would have to be demonstrated that it cannot carry the specified load.

not quite....

it would have to pass testing to the stated MBS which is not the specified load....

it would have to have a minimum safety factor of 2,so with the RAM locked out (the overload relief in them is a safety feature) if it was rated for 200kg it would have to hold 400kg

richard4u2 · 13th September 2013, 10:11 PM

isn't half an inch of weld suppose to hold one ton ?

**muddy** · 13th September 2013, 10:19 PM

has it got a compliance plate on it as tested for weight bearing STATED

If not it doesn't comply with AS

**Milton477** · 14th September 2013, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by muddy

has it got a compliance plate on it as tested for weight bearing STATED

If not it doesn't comply with AS

Can't see a compliance plate.

**Sitec** · 14th September 2013, 08:38 AM

What Tank said! Take it back. A Tdi hitting the deck from 1m up would do a fair bit of damage to the sump, but a lot of damage to you... With any tool, its not worth the risk. Your limbs, hands, eyes etc are your life! Buy the $400 plated lift, or hire one to do the job. Let us know how you go.

**101RRS** · 14th September 2013, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by Sitec

Buy the $400 plated lift, or hire one to do the job. Let us know how you go.

I have never seen any plates on any of this sort of gear.

**Tank** · 14th September 2013, 10:39 AM

That's because they are only "Rated" in the Land of Fantasy, Regards Frank.

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