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    Speaking of lifts; that 'swing' - moving Ford bodies from upper ramp to line of rolling frames - is there potential like a davit, derrick, gin pole arrangement? Not about high weight, instead bulk. This would be on the 5th wheel frame. Also thought your double jibs is good, into the deck, but I visualize loads wanting placement farther forward.

    Been googling those to grasp the pattern and uses. A split gin pole might do well. Part of this, arriving on site, erecting, operating then lowering afterward; single handed.
    See this sure developing into an original thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toolmaker51 View Post
    Speaking of lifts; that 'swing' - moving Ford bodies from upper ramp to line of rolling frames - is there potential like a davit, derrick, gin pole arrangement? Not about high weight, instead bulk. This would be on the 5th wheel frame. Also thought your double jibs is good, into the deck, but I visualize loads wanting placement farther forward.

    Been googling those to grasp the pattern and uses. A split gin pole might do well. Part of this, arriving on site, erecting, operating then lowering afterward; single handed.
    See this sure developing into an original thread.
    Take a look at Palfinger knuckle boom or cranes
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