Re: Big Joe walk behind forklift?

On 31 Mar 2006 08:12:48 -0800, "Bryan" <bryanwi@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have a big joe, but might is counterbalanced (no outriggers), I find
it very useful for moving things. Mine has transitor speed control,
allowing one to slowly and gently move, say, a 100# vice up to the
mill, without hitting the mill. This is why I bought it.

You don't say if yours has outriggers or is counterbalanced, the
problems with outriggers are well discussed here.

You will want to investigate the kind of controls - some are pretty
rough, others (the transitor models) smooth and controlable.

I really would not recommend it for dirt floors. It will concentrate a
lot of weight on small hard tires. Concrete. Concrete is your friend.

bmw


Yup..this has outriggers and very small wheels..so i suspect its gonna
be a PITA to use around the place. Ill fix it up and sell it and
maybe find a small pneumatic tired forklift with the money

Gunner


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