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[gripex]

With full size pop machines, is it ok to lay the machine down on its back? I know its not good to tilt/tip a refrigeration unit but if you let it sit for 24hours it should be ok? What about snack machines, can you throw those in a van or pickup truck on their backs? Some of these machines are very heavy, and im wondering just how easy it will be to move them around. Im guessing that when starting out you will be moving a few machines around because not every location is going to work out. Thanks

[coinvestor]

With full size pop machines, is it ok to lay the machine down on its back? I know its not good to tilt/tip a refrigeration unit but if you let it sit for 24hours it should be ok? What about snack machines, can you throw those in a van or pickup truck on their backs? Some of these machines are very heavy, and im wondering just how easy it will be to move them around. Im guessing that when starting out you will be moving a few machines around because not every location is going to work out. Thanks

With most manufacturers laying a refrigerated machine down will void th warrenty (the only exception I have seen is Antares) even if you let it sit. I personally would not lay down a drink machine just because it would have to sit at the location not working for 24 hours. If you laid down a snack machine the shelves and coils would bounce all around in the inside and would make a mess.

I would not lay either of them down to transport. Hire someone (thats bonded), rent a truck with a lift gate, or use a low tilting trailer. It cost me about $60 to rent a lift gate truck for the day. If you can schedule two or more moves for that day its well worth it.

JD

[kevin]

With most manufacturers laying a refrigerated machine down will void th warrenty (the only exception I have seen is Antares) even if you let it sit. I personally would not lay down a drink machine just because it would have to sit at the location not working for 24 hours. If you laid down a snack machine the shelves and coils would bounce all around in the inside and would make a mess.

I would not lay either of them down to transport. Hire someone (thats bonded), rent a truck with a lift gate, or use a low tilting trailer. It cost me about $60 to rent a lift gate truck for the day. If you can schedule two or more moves for that day its well worth it.

JD

I agree with you. Even though it would be ok on the compressor it still risks toping it and having a dead compressor. Also the machines are not designed to be moved this way and that will cause alot of bouncing around and damage like JD said.

[The Vending Guys]

What company do you use to rent a truck with a lift gate for only $60 a day?

[kevin]

What company do you use to rent a truck with a lift gate for only $60 a day?

I have my own truck with a lift that we use but I know that penske has large box trucks with an 1800 lb lift for $90 a day. We thought about renting one when we did a 7 machine set since our turck only holds 2 at a time.

[Vol Vending]

With full size pop machines, is it ok to lay the machine down on its back? I know its not good to tilt/tip a refrigeration unit but if you let it sit for 24hours it should be ok? What about snack machines, can you throw those in a van or pickup truck on their backs? Some of these machines are very heavy, and im wondering just how easy it will be to move them around. Im guessing that when starting out you will be moving a few machines around because not every location is going to work out. Thanks

We had a machine forklifted into our truck on a pallet and then had 8 guys take it out, lay it sideways on a dolly for 5 minutes while rolling it into place, and then quickly prop it up into position.

If you can get it on a pallet and have it forklifted that is your best bet. I just saw these things too:
http://cgi.ebay.com/...1QQcmdZViewItem

They have these vending machine dollies that look good, but I am not big enough to have a lift truck or gate so I will deal with each machine when/if I buy more.

[gripex]

Thanks for everyones input. Does anyone have experience with a electric pallet jack? How high can you lift with this? Ive seen some that are rated for 6000lbs, others 2000-4000. Hmmm actually, I guess that wont work either cause you'll need to pick the pallet jack up and bring it with you...Im thinking low trailer with a ramp, or lift gate is the way to go? Or just hire out. Thanks

[gripex]

Low trailer with a heavy duty long ramp should work as well. High sides made out of square tubing so you can tie the machine in. I think thats the route im gunna go for.

[coinvestor]

What company do you use to rent a truck with a lift gate for only $60 a day?

I get a penske business rental. Its a 15' box on a NPR. The $60 dosn't include milage.

JD

[gripex]

On this topic of lift gates, any one ever get a lift gate installed on their pick up truck? ive seen some on Ebay and found some with google searches, 1000-2000lb capacity looks like for most models. Fairly resonably priced.

[kevin]

On this topic of lift gates, any one ever get a lift gate installed on their pick up truck? ive seen some on Ebay and found some with google searches, 1000-2000lb capacity looks like for most models. Fairly resonably priced.

Thats what we use to move ours. We had it installed by an account of ours that does truck fabrication and handiecap accesible trucks. It cost about $3000 to get it. The only thing I dont like about lifts is machines are getting bigger and bigger and things like bevmax and Vendo Vue's dont fit on them very well.

[BVI]

Thats what we use to move ours. We had it installed by an account of ours that does truck fabrication and handiecap accesible trucks. It cost about $3000 to get it. The only thing I dont like about lifts is machines are getting bigger and bigger and things like bevmax and Vendo Vue's dont fit on them very well.

Man, you got that right. I have a lift on my box truck, and I have at times been a little nervous about lifting 5-wide snack machines with it.

[gripex]

Aluminum loading ramps? Quite a bit cheaper then a lift. Has anyone used these? I can find units that are rated for 1500lbs (maxed out with two large guys and a 1000lbs machine) 12-16 feet long, 36 inches wide? Do you think this would do for the back of a pickup truck, im still kinda wondering how you would carry the ramp, cause it would stick out so far. Anyone used these? or are they just too hard on the back etc.?

[zippar]

GET A TOMMYGATE LIFTGATE.!!!! i have had 6 different liftgates on pickup trucks and my last truck had a 15yr old liftgate on it.!!! still worked when i sold the truck.

now my new truck has a brand new TOMMYGATE with the biggest depth aluminum gate they have . big machines no problems.!!! and it will lift 1500lbs.

I have had 3 Del lifts also and the are nothing but problems.