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Pittsburgh

This is my first year growing and my pumpkin is close to 700lbs. When i move it is it alright to tip it on its side to get a pallet underneath it or can that damage it. And if i were to use straps to lift it is there a certain way to place the straps and can the straps damage the pumpkin? Thanks alot

10/1/2009 2:12:02 PM

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Mister Leon, rolling it on is side and putting the pallet up to its underside shouldn't be a problem if you have a few guys and a good pallet. I've done this numerous times without any problems.

10/1/2009 2:26:46 PM

Long Island,New York

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=69&gid=16

Leon...check out this article where Len Stellpflug moves an 800lber with Alan Nesbitt...........

10/1/2009 3:22:01 PM

Western PA

I am not too far away from Pittsburgh, if you need help loading your pumpkin up let me know.

I have a set of homemade straps that work great.

10/1/2009 3:59:03 PM

Pittsburgh

I just want to say thanks for the responses. they helped me out a ton and i successfully got the pumpkin loaded on the truck despite my inexperience and bad weather. Thanks again

10/2/2009 10:36:41 PM