(03-15-2020, 10:10 PM)d65 Wrote: It’s a Sheldon late that a machine shop. is selling. It weighs about 400lbs.
rent or buy an engine hoist along with a load leveler for unloading the shop should have a forklift to load it
Do you have a pick up or a friend with one? Another option would be to rent a trailer. Get an open sided one such as this: https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/4x7-Utili...Rental/FS/
If you use chains to lift the lathe make sure you pad them to avoid damaging the lathe, especially any machined surfaces. Another option is to use nylon lifting straps.
Do you have any experience moving heavy objects? If not, get help from someone who does. Even 400 lbs will leave quite a mark on one's body if you make a serious mistake.
I'm 65 and just moved a 6000 lb milling machine which included a little oops. Fortunately no one nor anything was damaged. I have moved much heavier items successfully.