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Old 05-14-2020, 09:26 PM   #13
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Re: "offroad" cherry picker?

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Originally Posted by dirtyjim View Post
I've pulled several engines and transmissions on dirt and what I've always used was 3/4" plywood under the truck. for transmissions and light engines a single sheet is fine, I've pulled heavier engines by doubling the plywood. as long as the ground is close to level the cherry picker will roll on the plywood just fine
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Old thread, but I was searching for a thread for using the bigger wheels like asked by the OP.
I also have used the plywood method. I then let the engine back down on a wheelbarrow like this to move it around. Didn't do too bad.
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