DuMont 3R ratcheting arbor press
DuMont 3R ratcheting arbor press
Hello,
Does anyone on this forum own a DuMont 3R ratcheting arbor press? I bought one on an online auction for $160 but I have to drive 4 hrs one way to pick it up and don't want to pull a trailor if I don't have too. Does anybody that owns one of these presses have an idea of how much it weighs and the overall dimensions? I've found conflicting info just google searching the dimensions and weight.
Does anyone on this forum own a DuMont 3R ratcheting arbor press? I bought one on an online auction for $160 but I have to drive 4 hrs one way to pick it up and don't want to pull a trailor if I don't have too. Does anybody that owns one of these presses have an idea of how much it weighs and the overall dimensions? I've found conflicting info just google searching the dimensions and weight.
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Damned Heavy!!!
Nice find for $160, am jealous. I really can't tell you the weight, because the foundry that I worked at, we would use a forklift
to move them. I would guess 800 - 1000 lbs.
Also, add your worldly location. You never know, somebody in your area might be able to help you move it.
Jim B
Nice find for $160, am jealous. I really can't tell you the weight, because the foundry that I worked at, we would use a forklift
to move them. I would guess 800 - 1000 lbs.
Also, add your worldly location. You never know, somebody in your area might be able to help you move it.
Jim B
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The press is in Franklin, Virginia. I thought a friend and myself could man-handle the press on a trailor or truck bed but if it weighs that much, I don't think that's an option Might have to pay for the riggers this time....
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A rigger would be a good choice, at least to get it loaded onto the trailer. Those type of presses tend to be a little top heavy to move
by hand.
Jim B
by hand.
Jim B
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A rigger will cost less than the emergency room visit.
Words of wisdom from occasional poster Jim Rozen.
Steve
Words of wisdom from occasional poster Jim Rozen.
Steve
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I dunno, a rigger would probably charge more than buying one of those folding engine hoists. You can even rent them sometimes.
Pete
Pete
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Which model exactly? I was looking foundly at a 3ton not too far away (don;t remember if it was badge a DuMont or not) that was roughly 250lbs or so as I recall. Vintage Machinery spec page says the Greenard 3-3/4 5ton bench model is 516lbs shipping weight, that was apparently rebadged as DuMont 3R Arbor Press.
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The model is 3R but i dont know anything else besides that. From pics ive seen, the press has an actual dumont badge on it and it comes with the original 4 leg stand and press plate. The riggers it is.....i definately dont want 500+ lbs of solid cast iron falling on me
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The stand was another 117lbs shipping weight... so yeah probably 500-600lbs total.
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Re: DuMont 3R ratcheting arbor press
There's often loading gear at the places that have this sort of thing. A forklift or an overhead hoist. you should check with the seller if they can load for you.
I've bought some heavy objects and rented a trailer to bring them home; but of course you need something suitable at the delivery location too.
Manhandling; not with things that heavy, no no no!
I've bought some heavy objects and rented a trailer to bring them home; but of course you need something suitable at the delivery location too.
Manhandling; not with things that heavy, no no no!
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Isn't if the table section removed, it could be loaded on its side? Then is erecting it by careful hoisting into the shop.
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Re: DuMont 3R ratcheting arbor press
When I bought my 3 ton press with a cast iron stand, I sprung for a fold up engine hoist. It's been useful for a lot of things since. Few years ago was only 100 bucks on sale.
Rob
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