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[Pinehouse4]

I am wondering which if any OWB are capable of being lifted with a forklift. I need to slide my new boiler into an existing woodshed.

I have access to a Gehl RS 519 forklift that can extend into this shed and onto a pad I will pour in advance in the right hand section of the shed, where that lumber is piled up and the canoe.

I was looking at the P+M Ultimizer 34/44 but it can't be lifted from below, only from the hook on top. That would mean removing 5 sheets of steel, 8 rafters and cross braces in order to drop it in. I hate doing the same job twice.

I am going to extend this wood shed so I can have all the wood to the left of the boiler and always be under cover of the roof.

Thanks,

Bob

[merrellroofing]

Why don't you set it on the right and build over the boiler if you are extending anyway. I wouldn't buy a certain boiler just because you can lift it from below.

[jerkash]

I would get about 4 pieces of 4 - 6 inch pipe (steel, pvc etc) and roll in under the shelter.  Set it down on all 4 pipes, roll it until 1 becomes free, place that in front and continue this process until you get to your destination.
Work smarter, not harder!!

[MattyNH]

You can still lift it from the top so you could at least somewhat get it in the shed and then use pipe like jerkach mentioned.. You'll be able to roll it to where you want it..

[Pinehouse4]

Thanks for the replies.
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I cannot extend the shed to the right and build over it because there is a shop to that side.

The Ultimizer has 4 large legs that it sits on so I did not think rolling with pipes would work.If I had a stable platform it would seem possible.

If you need to rip the roof off to get it in then you also have to rip the roof off to get it out.

Bob

[Grappleload]

Central Boilers E classsics have a top hook to chain to. Then rolled it on pipes to pad. worked fine

[Sprinter]

In no way shape or idea should handling determine which unit you buy. You always build around or to the boiler and its needs / requirements. If you must use a forklift, then a garn or indoor model are your approved options.

[slimjim]

Pipe works nice but so does 2 automotive floor jacks and a piece of 2 by 8 on each end of the boiler, Sprinter is right about choosing a unit because of the way it is moved would be my last concern.

[RSI]

Nature's Comfort boilers are designed to be lifted with forklifts.

[RSI]

Also, a lot of brands can be lifted through the door. You just need spacers on the end of the forks to the top of the firebox to support the back end.

[slimjim]

Where there is a will there is a way! I think the consensus here is that most people her would agree that choosing on that feature is just not right.

[Pinehouse4]

Thanks RSI, I will have a look at them.

Slimjim, yes I thought about having the forks of the lift ( which are adjustable left and right ) put under the pairs of legs on the unit but you still have to get it on and off the legs/ 2 x 8's etc.

Yes I recognize adapting the surroundings to a boiler is ideal but the work to do it here is going to be done by me and myself. The boiler will arrive on a flat bed and from that moment on I have no one except my young son to assist. I have no dealer in my area.

I talked to P+M about having some brackets welded on the legs at the factory for me which would accept forks but that is still up in the air as far as being possible and at what cost.

Thanks for the input, I appreciate it.

Bob

[cantoo]

Either weld or bolt a heavy piece of angle iron under the feet and use the forklift to move it. I still don't understand why most owb's are built to be lifted from the top.

[slimjim]

MUCH easier to handle!

[Pinehouse4]

MUCH easier to handle!

I would have to question that Slimjim.

One of the people at P+M said they were looking into it because they had had requests before but another person there did not have an answer for me.

We are not talking about using a conventional forklift, but one designed for construction sites, with 4 wheel drive and lifting and extending ability of 19 feet. I have had lots of loads swinging beneath the loader of my tractor with someone on a rope trying to stabilize it.

Bob