How Heavy...

[sweller]

...is an engine?

Can it be lifted by two from floor to the back of a Landrover?

I may have an alternative - and cheaper - solution to my current problem.

Thanks,

Simon

[piman]

Hello Simon,

I would say that in not feasible or safe. I believe the weight is about 7 cwt, about 350 Kg? This may include ancillaries, I'm not sure but even without, it is a significant weight.

I suggest you hire a portable engine crane to do this.

Alec

[smiffy]

Hi Simon
I agree with Alec, the XK engine is a heavy lump even without all the ancilliaries. Two of you will not be able to lift it into the back of a Landy and manoeuvre it. Hire a crane, it will save your backs and fingers, and make the job much, much easier.
Good luck, David

[J44EAG]

The engine is quoted as weighing 1410kg without gearbox on one site I visited.

That is around 27cwt in old money if I have my calculations correct.

A decent lift you will need!

Mike

[piman]

Hello Mike,

I suggest that is a misprint, 410 Kg I could accept. Bear in mind a Mk 2 car complete is about 30 Cwt or 1500 ish Kg.

Alec

[TerryBeck]

I agree, but the most important point has already been made and I make no excuse for re-emphasising it: it's too heavy to try to lift without some kind of engine hoist. don't want to sound melodramatic, but to do so would be to risk almost certain injury, very probably serious.

If you're anywhere near Norfolk, I've got a hoist you are welcome to borrow.

Terry

[sweller]

I have a hoist - so thanks for the offers (I'm in Sussex) - however me, my hoist and the engine are not in the same place. I also don't have any transport.

I'll have to hire a van and take hoist and van to the engine - if the replacement engine possibility comes to pass.

Thanks,

Simon