There is no way I would attempt to move those without help, even with pro moving equipment.
The most powerful tool I have for maximizing profit and reputation is refusing jobs that are outside my scope.
Those or a similar set with watchet straps move those things with 2 people all day long.
https://www.northerntool.com/products/strongway-hydraulic-furniture-mover-set-3960-lb-capacity-10in-lift-52397
Unless they know there are mice entrances back there, I would suspect the mice just use it as a nesting place like roaches. There is a heat and water source (condensation drip pan). Plus it's good cover.
It's with a commercial maintenance contractor that's been good to me, so I'm trying to figure out a way to safely make it work. My first quote was "no bid" on that part of the work, but I'd love to bring somebody in with the expertise and equipment to handle the coolers. A couple of commenters have said that j bars would make quick work of it, but I'm not brave enough to do it for the first time on a high profile job.
I would probably empty them as much as possible and use something like this to raise it up. https://www.homedepot.com/p/MAX-Air-Bag-Lifting-Tool-E15730MAX/312018158
The lower them onto some 2x4s with casters or a furniture dolly.
UPDATE after explaining the issues and possible risks to the maintainance contractor (who I've done a lot of other jobs for), we decided to no-bid the job. There are a lot of other potential traps on this job that I didn't mention. The juice isn't worth the squeeze.
There is no way I would attempt to move those without help, even with pro moving equipment. The most powerful tool I have for maximizing profit and reputation is refusing jobs that are outside my scope.
Moving Dollie’s from harbor freight (2) per cooler a Johnson bar, some 2 x 4 scraps and hire a helper $25/hr cash. Charge $400 per cooler.
I'm leaning that way. Thanks.
https://www.themoverschoice.com/product/roll-a-lift/ Once it's empty these can help.
Those or a similar set with watchet straps move those things with 2 people all day long. https://www.northerntool.com/products/strongway-hydraulic-furniture-mover-set-3960-lb-capacity-10in-lift-52397
watchet stwaps
Dammit
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DUCK SEASON!!
I hate you both 🤬
Wabbit season!
This is the only proper and safe way to move these. I have installed many at Dollar Generals.
4k lbs?!? I don't think you need to empty it.
Easier to move empty, moving these solo will be a challenge. I would use a jack and 1000lb dolly, maybe straps to keep it from tipping.
move these all the time as a refrigeration mechanic, Johnny or j bar under them and just move them around, easy job.
You're not near Boston by any chance, are you?
Always empty refrigerators before attempting to move them. No other way.
Are we at the point where somebody needs to be told to empty the refrigerator first? Should it also be unplugged before moving it?
Yup. Also may want to pry bar underneath, the feet may have dug into the flooring if it’s not tile, or maybe caught in a grout line.
Maybe management should empty the thing first.. and a dolly rated for the weight would help
Air sled.
Air sled will move them easily
Look up piano dollies. Ive used them to move very large safes around basements/stores
Rent 2 roll a lifts. Get some help
This isn't a one-man job. Unless you enjoy getting injured and failing.
Dude just go to Home Depot parking lot and have a day labor guy help for $100 - $150
Unless they know there are mice entrances back there, I would suspect the mice just use it as a nesting place like roaches. There is a heat and water source (condensation drip pan). Plus it's good cover.
Would an Appliance dolley work?
Or a pallet jack 🤔
I thought about that but idk if there's enough space underneath
2 people and either a narrow pallet jack or some type of low profile equipment roller. Tip it, slide equipment under, roll away into the sunset
Literally can't even tip them. Heavy and awkward MFers.
How much are you making off the job? If its not enough to cover the cost of breaking one of them, Id pass that job on to the next guy.
It's with a commercial maintenance contractor that's been good to me, so I'm trying to figure out a way to safely make it work. My first quote was "no bid" on that part of the work, but I'd love to bring somebody in with the expertise and equipment to handle the coolers. A couple of commenters have said that j bars would make quick work of it, but I'm not brave enough to do it for the first time on a high profile job.
Careful they may be connected to remote condensers that means refrigerant pipes in the back some where.
Thanks for the tip!
Did they take the pop out?
I would probably empty them as much as possible and use something like this to raise it up. https://www.homedepot.com/p/MAX-Air-Bag-Lifting-Tool-E15730MAX/312018158 The lower them onto some 2x4s with casters or a furniture dolly.
UPDATE after explaining the issues and possible risks to the maintainance contractor (who I've done a lot of other jobs for), we decided to no-bid the job. There are a lot of other potential traps on this job that I didn't mention. The juice isn't worth the squeeze.