How do I move this rock?

[rossyl]

This rock, we had 4 builders, with straps around the bar, attempting to lift it and they could barely get it off the ground.

It needs to be moved from it's current position, to the bed directly above it.

So up, over the wall, and put in the bed.

Any ingenious ideas. This needs to be done by hand.

I was thinking an engine lift, but it would just tip forward.

Thanks

[rossyl]

PurpleTurtle said:

Actually, something like this perhaps?

https://youtu.be/5iTjDam45rw?si=PySrhUaua1IjfobG

I unfortunately do not have a very well placed tree.

[rossyl]

Promised Land said:

JimM169 said:

Farm jack under the bar to lift the rock, build up a platform as it's being raised and then slide onto the bed.

Exactly how I’d do it, farm jack on A frames, lift it, slide planks under it and keep repeating to get it above the wall.

Alternative is build a scaffold frame with a block and tackle on it.

I don't really understand the A Frame bit, any images to help, please?

[rossyl]

Mr Pointy said:

Search for "lifting gantry hire". Outrageously expensive though.

https://www.hss.com/hire/p/beam-trolley-for-alum-g...

I would guess the stone is nearer 1000kg, given the fact it cannot be moved by four blokes used to moving heavy stuff as a living.

Given that, I think the gantry system suggested is the only suitable suggestion.

Not sure when the hell I'll get the chance to do it as I'm out and about a fair bit, but that's the plan!

[rossyl]

speedking31 said:

Those quoting £60/day for beam hire, that is just for the trolley that runs along the top. The frame is >£300/day, plus you need a block and tackle as well. The A-frame won't actually be able to move the rock to the position the OP wants. An expensive mistaka to maka.

What?? This was my intended solution.