Tips for shops set on moving machine tools DIY

Machine tools are heavy. Moving them yourself can be dangerous, causing damage to people and machinery alike. But with the right tools, knowledge of how to use them and some common sense, DIY machine moving is possible—though not always recommended.

“The best advice I can give anyone with a machine that needs moving is to call us or another qualified rigger,” said Mike Englebrecht, vice president of Triple-E Machinery Moving Inc., El Monte, Calif. “Safety should be everyone’s primary concern. It’s easy to get hurt moving a piece of equipment, regardless of its weight.”