efc01 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I have found a 6x4x27" tank for sale and was wondering what the best methods of moving it would be? Do you think a removal company would be the best idea? Its hard to organises 20 mates for a drinking session let alone weightlifting. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanikjava Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 This is an interesting topic for me too as I've seen quite a number of advertisement in Sydney area that are selling 4 or 6 ft and me and some mates are thinking of buying however we have no idea on how to carry it back home. Let's see what the experts experience are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwah Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 i agree.. i recently moved a 6x2x2 off the back of my ute into my garage solo then got a mate to help me move it from garage into house u have got to remember that the more people u have holding it, the harder it is to move through doorways etc.. ive never found the weight tobe a problem with tanks, its just the awkwardness of their size, and trying to be gentle.. u should have no worries moving a 6x4 with 4 people.. i hope u have double doors tho because that's a mighty wide tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foti Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 For the 6x4 tank above, a normal ute willl be sufficient. You can hire one for half a day for $60. I dont think you would need more than 4 people to move it. (depending on the amount of spinach you eat) yeah there not that bad there is a thread on here i think were someone had to brack down a 10foot tank to move it but yeah thats a 10x4 not a 6x4 congrats on the buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc01 Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 ok just to clear some thinks up the 6x4 id 15mm glass 20mm bottom around 800kg. Im not huge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanikjava Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I have transported a 5x2x2 tank in a corolla hatch! I still can't picture in my head how you manage to load up the tank into your Corolla . Did you just load it up at the back seat ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern1 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Me and my bro loaded a 5x2 x2 and same with me Andy dad and his 60 come on lads weres the muscles lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfishfan Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 in the back of the hilux , 5x2x2 , two guys , lots of sponge for packing or the other day i used towels and a cupple of mats . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Hire 4 glass suction grips and get 4 guys hire a ute or trailer remember styro for under the tank, cardboard and a couple of straps to hold it down see here Kennards Hire what's the place like that you have to take it from and what's your place like where it has to go are there any stairs ? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foti Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 ok just to clear some thinks up the 6x4 id 15mm glass 20mm bottom around 800kg. Im not huge im confused are you planning on moving it with water yes it is going to be very awkward trying to get it in the house because its so wide but dont be scared with 4 people there taking turns holding it swaping over at door ways and such you will be fine suction grips are an alsome idea the worst thing about moving a lage tank is your fingers sliping from the awkwardness of the way you have to grip the tank, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfishfan Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 you can also use milk crates to slide the tank on , keep moving them to the front , just push . works very well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fongyfong Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Im like other people here, Ive moved a 6x2 10 mm with 2 people just me and a mate, and slid it though the corridors and down a flight of stars ,a 6x4 will not need 20 people, as someone said if you need 20 people you need to hit the gym, i think max would be 4 or 5, and when you need it to move it through the door slide it through with some towels, mats etc Those glass suckers come in handy cos the difficult part is trying to grip it off the stand,4 foot is pretty wide and wont go through standard doors. But if you dont feel comfortable in moving it just hire somone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fongyfong Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 This is an interesting topic for me too as I've seen quite a number of advertisement in Sydney area that are selling 4 or 6 ft and me and some mates are thinking of buying however we have no idea on how to carry it back home. Let's see what the experts experience are I have a honda accord sedan and have fitted a 4 foot x50 cm x 50cm in there but any bigger i wouldnt be able too, if you cant fit it in just hire a van or ute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 i have a 6x4 and it is over 400klg empty. i doubt his is 800, but even at 400 it is a nightmare to move these things. the way they got mine here was on a flat bed ute. so that is the best way to move it. just have poly underneath it and tie it down, should be no problems. for the moving part, get 8-10 guys. we had 8 and struggled. most of the time we just had it on a blanket on the floor and pulled it across the tiles. the biggest issues usually is getting it through doors. measure EVERY door first. make sure that the tank will fit through BEFORE you move it. make sure you have space either side. I got mine in with 5mm on each side and it was hell. you dont want to repeat that. get at least 2 pairs of suctions cups, but better to have 4 pairs. once this is up you WONT want to be putting it down. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc01 Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 yeah its not going inside, it will be outside. Its not 800kg but close. It has been reinforced with heaps of glass. the stand is 1.2 off the ground. I think i will hire a specialist removal company to move it. If it breaks is there fault. I have a few 6x2x2 and they are a piece of wee wEE to lift with 2 people. This is a beast of a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanikjava Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 yeah its not going inside, it will be outside. Its not 800kg but close. It has been reinforced with heaps of glass. the stand is 1.2 off the ground. I think i will hire a specialist removal company to move it. If it breaks is there fault. I have a few 6x2x2 and they are a piece of wee wEE to lift with 2 people. This is a beast of a tank. Don't forget to take picture during the process of moving it so we all enjoy it remotely . Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GundamCichlid Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 yeah its not going inside, it will be outside. Its not 800kg but close. It has been reinforced with heaps of glass. the stand is 1.2 off the ground. I think i will hire a specialist removal company to move it. If it breaks is there fault. I have a few 6x2x2 and they are a piece of wee wEE to lift with 2 people. This is a beast of a tank. Removal company normally refuse to move glass as they dont want to bear the risk. I would tor arrance the ute and arrange help with your mates Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc01 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 yeah I found a removal company that moves pianos and random heavy expensive things, I put a tank in the later category. Yeah heaps of pics, ill probably go for a swim in it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couchy Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I'd recomend rolling it on its side so its only 27" across then most doors shouldn't be a problem. I've had to move a lot of large tanks around by myself recently. I've been using a 2 wheel trolley like couriers use etc for deliveries. You could borrow or hire a heavy duty trolley and strap it to the tank. use the wheels to do the work and 4 people will be able to take the weight and manouver it into place. Prob need 5 plus to lift it into a trailer and off etc. The suction cup things are very handy also, they prevent you jamming your hand through a narrow doorway. That is a huge tank, good luck with the move. Cheers Couchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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