Any dolly suggestions for moving vending machines?
#1
Posted 15 March 2011 - 07:57 PM
#2
Posted 16 March 2011 - 05:11 AM
I have a few to move this coming week and opted to rent a set of Rol-a-lift, which I may build something very similar. I have great concerns that when I get the dolly to break that it will keep right on coming and squish that would be that plus my back is pretty much shot and will go out for no apparent reason. The rol-a-lift setup is really cool I think, there are alot of versions of it on the market, however, I believe it will be useless with any sort of stairs etc.
#3
Posted 16 March 2011 - 05:40 AM
#4
Posted 16 March 2011 - 08:58 AM
#5
Posted 16 March 2011 - 05:04 PM
#6
Posted 16 March 2011 - 06:15 PM
#7
Posted 16 March 2011 - 07:21 PM
I have a guy who does most of my moving for me, and what he doesn't do, I rent his dolly from him and do it myself. Vendors Exchange has the large 84" dollies, that have the kick-out wheels, straps, and everything else. They are the kind I have used, and hope to buy one day. They are $625+ shipping, but are new and worth it. Here is the link... http://veii.com/getP...&content_id=228
I wouldn't move a machine with anything less than the dolly shown in that link. The large kick out wheels are a must. The small caster-like kick out wheels will be a problem for you. I do all my easy moves with that dolly and a u-haul ramp trailer. For any difficult moves, I hire out a local vending sales /service guy. I once dropped a lance snack machine on myself and am not sure how I didn't end up in a hospital. It's not worth pushing your luck.
#8
Posted 16 March 2011 - 08:43 PM
I wouldn't move a machine with anything less than the dolly shown in that link. The large kick out wheels are a must. The small caster-like kick out wheels will be a problem for you. I do all my easy moves with that dolly and a u-haul ramp trailer. For any difficult moves, I hire out a local vending sales /service guy. I once dropped a lance snack machine on myself and am not sure how I didn't end up in a hospital. It's not worth pushing your luck.
I agree 100% do NOT skimp on moving equipment. For moving machines with legs like snack, cold food etc it is hard to beat Nortech movers. Nortech is the name of the company that produces them.
#9
Posted 17 March 2011 - 09:24 PM
#10
Posted 18 March 2011 - 06:03 AM
It all depends on what you are moving. If you are moving snack machines on legs you need a pallet jack with forks 21" apart. If you are moving a drink machine you need a tall Stevens or Dutro dolly with the large kick back wheels or a Jansen organ and piano dolly, my favorite. Always use the best and correct equipment for moving machines. You can cause more damage to your equipment, your surroundings or yourself than you would think possible. Never move a drink machine loaded with drinks. I saw one slide off a truck into a plate glass window because it was so heavy once in started sliding it couldn't be stopped.
guy who moves my machines uses a dutro vending dolly, makes it look easy
#11
Posted 18 March 2011 - 06:50 PM
I rented a set of rolalift today, great concept, but in my opinion no where even close to worth the money. The OEM straps are terrible, I moved a 5900 and they would not tighten up enough around it, they aren't ratchet straps but cam lock instead. The bottle jacks don;t have enough of a lift, fully extended they lifted the machine about 1.5 inches. It sure did make it a whole lot easier than trying to use a hand truck I think. Jack it up and roll it away. When I got to a threshold though, again the straps are terrible so one pulled over half way out from underneath the machine. Did this when I put it on and off the trailer also. The trailer I had drops right to the ground so very little lip there.
These things list for well over $1k. No way in my mind are they worth even close to that. I figure I can build a set at less than probably $350.00
#12
Posted 21 March 2011 - 11:05 PM
Thanks a lot! The Dutro is exactly what I was looking for.It all depends on what you are moving. If you are moving snack machines on legs you need a pallet jack with forks 21" apart. If you are moving a drink machine you need a tall Stevens or Dutro dolly with the large kick back wheels or a Jansen organ and piano dolly, my favorite. Always use the best and correct equipment for moving machines. You can cause more damage to your equipment, your surroundings or yourself than you would think possible. Never move a drink machine loaded with drinks. I saw one slide off a truck into a plate glass window because it was so heavy once in started sliding it couldn't be stopped.
#13
Posted 24 March 2011 - 12:08 AM
Eat your hearts out guys! ..... 12 years ago I designed a dolly to move vending machines I have been using it for 10 years its a one of a kind and it truely obsoletes pallet jacks, piano dollies, roll dollies, 2 wheel big wheel dollies and anything else you can think of. It doesn't climb stairs is the only thing it won't do but in todays world it doesn't need to everything should be handicap accessible and it will put a vending machine anywhere a wheel chair will go. It is kept under lock and key and I am the only one that uses it. I know it sounds to good to be true but it is FACT guranteed. I have never tried to sell or market it but if anybody is interested or knows of anybody that would be interested I'm in the market to do something. For anybody who has ever tried to move a vending machine you would be amazed at how easy and simple it is. The dolly is appx 27# and is rated for 1200# capacity it can even move 25 cases of can pop with ease. The proof is my liability Insurance company (liability ins is based on employees) They told me they would not insure me to move vending machines becuse I work by myself and vending machine require 2 people. I designed and built this dolly to prove them wrong. I now have liability ins covering me to move machines. I have used this dolly for 10 years without a failure,accident or injury or any insurance claims.Just a thought.Thanks a lot! The Dutro is exactly what I was looking for.
vend1ng
#14
Posted 24 March 2011 - 09:51 AM
Eat your hearts out guys! ..... 12 years ago I designed a dolly to move vending machines I have been using it for 10 years its a one of a kind and it truely obsoletes pallet jacks, piano dollies, roll dollies, 2 wheel big wheel dollies and anything else you can think of. It doesn't climb stairs is the only thing it won't do but in todays world it doesn't need to everything should be handicap accessible and it will put a vending machine anywhere a wheel chair will go. It is kept under lock and key and I am the only one that uses it. I know it sounds to good to be true but it is FACT guranteed. I have never tried to sell or market it but if anybody is interested or knows of anybody that would be interested I'm in the market to do something. For anybody who has ever tried to move a vending machine you would be amazed at how easy and simple it is. The dolly is appx 27# and is rated for 1200# capacity it can even move 25 cases of can pop with ease. The proof is my liability Insurance company (liability ins is based on employees) They told me they would not insure me to move vending machines becuse I work by myself and vending machine require 2 people. I designed and built this dolly to prove them wrong. I now have liability ins covering me to move machines. I have used this dolly for 10 years without a failure,accident or injury or any insurance claims.Just a thought.
vend1ng
you should patent it
#15
Posted 19 May 2011 - 11:41 PM
#16
Posted 20 May 2011 - 05:43 AM
Where are you located?I have been doing this for about a year now. You need a Dutro Dolly For sure. I also just started a Vending machine moving Company as a side line, I have a stakebed truck with a liftgate and all the moving equipmant. just need the customers.
John
#17
Posted 21 May 2011 - 09:38 PM
Where are you located?
John
#18
Posted 21 May 2011 - 09:45 PM
I am located in San Bernardino Ca. and I have a huge area for deliveries. from San Bernardino to Bakersfied-Palm Springs-L.A-San Diego. Cat City- Santa Barbara. Low prices and great service. for years I Installed Vending Machines for Glacier Water and 7 up.Where are you located?
John
#19
Posted 22 May 2011 - 01:54 PM
Ok,I'm in Florida so its a bit far for a deliveryI am located in San Bernardino Ca. and I have a huge area for deliveries. from San Bernardino to Bakersfied-Palm Springs-L.A-San Diego. Cat City- Santa Barbara. Low prices and great service. for years I Installed Vending Machines for Glacier Water and 7 up.
John
#20
Posted 07 October 2014 - 06:38 AM
Please look through the video of interesting device for vending machine moving by one man