How to lift this thing?

[Vinny]

I used the forklift to put mine on the bench. Fortunately I had it moved to a pallet beforehand. I lifted the pallet to bench level and walked it onto the bench. So in your case I'd think about lifting it from the bottom, walk it onto the forks then if you're going to be moving it far or it may be bounced or jerked around, strap it to the forks. A good forklift operator should be able to advise you on it.