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Title: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Perfect Windows on May 09, 2018, 08:15:47 pm
Anyone lifted one alone or will I need someone to help me?

I've always lifted them with someone else so never tried alone - is it possible?

Thanks,

Vin
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Shrek on May 09, 2018, 08:24:12 pm
I dragged mine into the garage but was heavy . It probably could be done unless you’ve got skinny arms and moobs like NK  ;D
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: robert mitchell on May 09, 2018, 08:27:24 pm
I moved mine on my own , not especially heavy but awkward due to the size .

If you tip it up so one end is resting on lip of van then lift the other end up and push should be fairly easy.
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: windowswashed on May 09, 2018, 08:29:49 pm
Awkward, but can be done
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Matt. on May 09, 2018, 08:43:48 pm
I moved mine on my own , not especially heavy but awkward due to the size .

If you tip it up so one end is resting on lip of van then lift the other end up and push should be fairly easy.
As explained
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Smudger on May 09, 2018, 08:45:21 pm
yes can be done but id rather not keep repeating the experience

as mentioned you need to get the leading edge up into the van by tilting it and 'walking' it onto the lip then its easy to push in

Darran
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Go on May 09, 2018, 08:58:41 pm
Roll it in.
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Perfect Windows on May 09, 2018, 09:20:22 pm
Thanks all - I'll give it a crack.  What could go wrong, bar a slipped disc?

Vin
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Soupy on May 10, 2018, 07:32:17 am
Thanks all - I'll give it a crack.  What could go wrong, bar a slipped disc?

Vin

Do a proper risk assessment and find out.
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: paul alan on May 10, 2018, 09:22:38 am
Same as all above have done this before, its all tilting and leverage.

Would cover the point of entry on the van floor with something protective and slippy, will make things a lot easier when pushing in.
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: nathankaye on May 10, 2018, 12:06:45 pm
I managed to carry my ibc to my van, a fiat scudo and lift it in. Its a tight fit but managed.
Then at home, again lifted it out and carried it.
Its quite suprising what these skinny arms are capable off
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Perfect Windows on May 10, 2018, 01:25:36 pm
Done and dusted, thanks to all.

Vin
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Shrek on May 10, 2018, 01:29:00 pm
I managed to carry my ibc to my van, a fiat scudo and lift it in. Its a tight fit but managed.
Then at home, again lifted it out and carried it.
Its quite suprising what these skinny arms are capable off

You lifted an ibc up and carried it did you? Wow your so strong Nathan , whilst everyone else walks it in or slides it around. You simply .... lift it and carry it ....  ::)roll
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: dazmond on May 10, 2018, 06:18:47 pm
i couldnt lift mine....nightmare..... ::)roll








........i did have 1000L of water in it at the time though! ;D
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: deeege on May 10, 2018, 06:55:18 pm
i couldnt lift mine....nightmare..... ::)roll


Obviously not lifting heavy enough at the gym Daz. Maybe Nathan will sort you a gym routine out so you can start growing a proper chest like his.
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: dazmond on May 10, 2018, 07:08:23 pm
i couldnt lift mine....nightmare..... ::)roll


Obviously not lifting heavy enough at the gym Daz. Maybe Nathan will sort you a gym routine out so you can start growing a proper chest like his.

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: nathankaye on May 10, 2018, 08:07:00 pm
I managed to carry my ibc to my van, a fiat scudo and lift it in. Its a tight fit but managed.
Then at home, again lifted it out and carried it.
Its quite suprising what these skinny arms are capable off

You lifted an ibc up and carried it did you? Wow your so strong Nathan , whilst everyone else walks it in or slides it around. You simply .... lift it and carry it ....  ::)roll

All you gym goers couldnt lift it up and balance/rest it on your thighs as you took steps. Haha all be it very little steps?
Its a light flimsy plastic hollow cube with a light frame. The only heavy parts are the rubber footings on it.
You guys make me laugh
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Shrek on May 10, 2018, 08:17:29 pm
I think it’s time for a video Nathan , show everyone how to pick an ibc up and carry it  :D
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Smudger on May 10, 2018, 08:52:34 pm
yep lets see a video

Darran
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: paul alan on May 10, 2018, 09:19:09 pm
If you do a video of yourself carrying an ibc I'll do a video of me eating my Gardiner baseball cap!

Its not the weight that's the problem, although its not light. Just getting your arms around it to lift is hard work alone. All the weight is in the pallet at the bottom, if you can lift from the pallet it would be a lot easier but due to the size/shape its a beetch.
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: nathankaye on May 10, 2018, 09:37:55 pm
I think it’s time for a video Nathan , show everyone how to pick an ibc up and carry it  :D

Ill let my tank run down and do just that.
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Shrek on May 10, 2018, 10:08:38 pm
I think it’s time for a video Nathan , show everyone how to pick an ibc up and carry it  :D

Ill let my tank run down and do just that.

Get ready to eat your Gardiners hat 🧢 paul Alan!!!!!
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: dazmond on May 10, 2018, 10:19:40 pm
nathans IBC is probably a 500L one.......
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: nathankaye on May 10, 2018, 10:29:53 pm
nathans IBC is probably a 500L one.......

It is.  😂😂😂
No body stipulated size of the ibc tank, but a deals a deal n all that  :o :o

Salt n pepler at the ready
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Splash & dash on May 10, 2018, 11:22:57 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1525990933_6E0F073D-356E-433A-BC2C-71CCC5098EA4.jpeg)




Who is this ?? Anyone on this thread ??😂😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: nathankaye on May 11, 2018, 07:31:55 am
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1525990933_6E0F073D-356E-433A-BC2C-71CCC5098EA4.jpeg)

 :D ;D


Who is this ?? Anyone on this thread ??😂😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Jonny 87 on May 14, 2018, 12:55:30 pm
nathans IBC is probably a 500L one.......

It is.  😂😂😂
No body stipulated size of the ibc tank, but a deals a deal n all that  :o :o

Salt n pepler at the ready

Ooooooooh, it looks like a 1000 litre one in your video. Haha.

https://youtu.be/qQPhEVpf-hM

Do a video anyway. It’s gotta be worth it.  ;)
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: Smudger on May 14, 2018, 04:09:38 pm
So where is the video ?

£20 to charity if it’s posted by Wednesday 👍
Title: Re: Empty IBCs. Can one man lift one into a van?
Post by: nathankaye on May 14, 2018, 05:45:31 pm
So where is the video ?

£20 to charity if it’s posted by Wednesday 👍

I have to empty my tank, drag it all out its casing etx etc to satisfy you lot.......... Which is fine but im not in a hurry to empty my tank not just yet.