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A lifting ring or how to make one. My 1303 Sweet went down this morning at around 700 pounds and I need a way to get her out.

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Martin

8/4/2011 11:39:27 AM

Ohio

hand saw works real good Martin, it goes through it like butter. Only hard part would be the trips back and forth when your taking it out in pieces.

8/4/2011 11:51:34 AM

Ohio

or if you just want to lift the pumpkin onto your truck just to get it out of there and you need a lifting ring in a hurry you could use a small car or tractor rim , then you could use chains to attach it to the rim or even ropes if the pumpkin isn't that big, but be careful.

8/4/2011 11:59:51 AM

Anamosa, IA [email protected]

I get by using a large tractor clevis to hold 6 web straps on one end, and a very heavy rope to tie under the pumpkin. I lift with a 1 ton chain hoist on a tripod made from 16' 4X4's. I have lifted up to 866# with ease.

8/4/2011 1:05:16 PM

Ohio

I like Iowegain's idea a whole lot better Martin, it cant get any easier then that.

8/4/2011 7:22:36 PM

Rapid City, SD

carpet scar works well........tip up fruit........shove half it under.............then tip other any........put through........then 6 guys can pick it up

8/4/2011 10:50:49 PM