My shipping/receiving options for Receiving a new Sidewinder 6/6 - 1050 lb crate

[sonicweaponprinting]

So, after doing lots of research, my partner and I have settled on a new M&R 6/6 sidewinder, now the next challenge is figuring out how to get this thing off of a truck in front of my house and into my garage.

I was told a lift-gate isn't an option, as this crate is roughly 5 ft by 5 ft in side, and roughly 1050 lbs. (we got side clamps and airlocks) and I guess most lift gates are only about 2.5 feet wide, salesman said most likely too big for a lift gate transfer.

The salesman on the phone made it sound like 4-5 guys would do to get it off the truck w/out a lift gate needed and in my head i said uuuuh bullshit. I am not risking injuring 4-5 people to unload a 1000lb crate, I'd like to know what you guys have done in the past.

I live in a residential area, which is also a hill. The street is narrow so I don't see a tractor trailer being able to do any maneuvering to be able to back its gate into my driveway. Since my house sits on an incline of a hill, I am also wondering if even using a forklift is possible, or even a good idea.

My second thought, was to rent or pay a flatbed tow truck driver for their time, and have the flatbed tow truck backup back to back against the lift gate of the tractor trailer w/ the crate. The tow truck could wrap a chain or strap to the crate, and wench or pull the crate from the tractor container, onto the flatbed tow truck, and then once the transfer has been succesfully and safely made onto the flatbed, then the flatbed would have the ability to maneuver itself and back into my driveway. At that point, I was thinking the tow truck could wench down the crate right into my garage, and we could have a pallet jack, or just some extra muscle or dudes help us get it the rest of the way into the garage for uncrating.

The press is going into my basement, but my biggest concern is getting the crate off the truck, and what to plan ahead for as to not incur any timely fees for making the delivery service wait for anything.

Any tips or suggestions? I will post a pic of my street or setup if it helps anyone get a better picture.

[ericheartsu]

why is a lift gate not an option? we just moved in a GIANT 8 ft tall 4ft wide crate and used a liftgate

other option would be rent a forklift for the afternoon. Most place will deliver.

[Socalfmf]

find someone with a flatbed truck..they pull it off the truck...then back up to where they want to it to go...tip the flatbed and get it right off...we just did it with an iImage and worked great...

sam

[royster13]

Is this delivery going to attract the attention of the neighbours and get you reported?...If so i would not want the tractor/trailer anywhere near your house.....

[Northland]

Truck -to- Flatbed -to- Garage (with a pallet jack)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/northlandsp/sets/72157624689614539/show/

Option 2... uncrate it in the truck.
Pull the top bearing cap and lift off the screen and pallet carousel.
Then lift it off the truck in four pieces:
- Screen carousel
- Pallet carousel
- Base
- Crate
You'll be breaking it down to move it to the basement anyway.

[Frog]

Is this delivery going to attract the attention of the neighbours and get you reported?...If so i would not want the tractor/trailer anywhere near your house.....

Royster, many U.S. cities and counties have no problem with home based businesses (generally unless they affect the flavor and quality of life for the neighbors, mostly traffic and noise)
Most do require a business licence, and some also expect a "Home Occupation" permit. (in my area,  this HO permit was a one time $20 or so, no biggie)

[sonicweaponprinting]

Is this delivery going to attract the attention of the neighbours and get you reported?...If so i would not want the tractor/trailer anywhere near your house.....

Thats a legit concern to have and I totally understand your concern. It is something ive mentioned I did as a side hobby/side money but never really cared to fill em in. It is a startup business and truly my second job but I am making all the moves right now to get permits and all that so im all legal. I know half the shops out there had to either start out of their garage or basement.

That or I just tell the neighbors its a rad new piece of furniture.

[sonicweaponprinting]

Truck -to- Flatbed -to- Garage (with a pallet jack)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/northlandsp/sets/72157624689614539/show/

Option 2... uncrate it in the truck.
Pull the top bearing cap and lift off the screen and pallet carousel.
Then lift it off the truck in four pieces:
- Screen carousel
- Pallet carousel
- Base
- Crate
You'll be breaking it down to move it to the basement anyway.

Thanks for the pics! This is exactly what I was thinking, however I wasnt expecting your auto showing up in a uhaul, way less suspicious!