I have used a tow truck to lift a BPT EZTRAK out of a truck and onto a floor as far as possible into a garage. Then the above methods were put into use.
My mill came home in a uhaul trailer. I used my 1000 pound capacity engine hoist to lift the head, ram and turret off the base. Then the base was lifted by the hoist with a sling around the "spyder." All parts were placed using same and assembled.
My south bend lathe was carried in by myself and a friend.
George
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