/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>1287940
>Someone somewhere near where you live has a trailer and would likely help out for cash or barter. Don't people move things in the mysterious country you cannot post? Find out by asking around.

I know two people with the drivers license necessary and both are working more than full time and have zero time for my projects. I live in Germany so i can't just rent the biggest trailer i can find and go at it.

Those little trucks with a crane would be my number one choice (though i'm not allowed to drive them too). I'm planning to buy a mid size Maho, Deckel or similar CNC (those are easy to get here) in a few years and they're perfect for that. But for now i'm uni student and i'm talking about cheap lathes so below 1k €. A truck like that costs over 250€ a day gasonline included so it's not really an option.

>>1287952
I saved pic related some time ago because i think that's one of the best methods. In 90% of the cases theres slopes, grass and whatever to cross to get to a private shop. I really like the idea of stabilising the machine because most of them have a small footprint and are very top heavy (which makes it even more scary than just the pure weight).

At least some of the german made machines have a through hole at the center of gravity so lifting is quite easy with a 50mm steel bar. I think that's the best way for getting it on and off a truck.