[TowerTalk] Using a crane to build a to build a tower

[Stephen Vinson]

Scott R Detloff wrote:
> 
> Due to the storm last week I'm now looking for all the posible ways of
> rebuilding my
> 170' of R55G with three 15's and three 20's.  Is using a crane a time/ cost
> effective
>  way of doing it?  I've talked with the local crane companies and a 175' is
> $150/hr
> and 125' is $90/hr.   Anybody out there have any experience doing it?
> 
> 73...Scott K8DX
> 
> --
Scott  ...
Without the right kind of help you can get the job done safer and
quicker with the crane.  However get a copy of the contract BEFORE you
sign anything.  Most crane charges start when they leave the yard and
when they return.  Tou pay on a 8 hour day with any time over that at
... you guessed it time and a-half.  Also check out their "you are
responsible if clause ...".  Check with several crane companies and see
what the smallest crane and manpower for your job.  A 65 ton crane with
swing attachment will probably do the job.  I had my work completed with
with a
65 ton crane and we were working at 170'.  

For a more indepth look in to what can happen and some of the hidden
cost look at my home page under the amateur radio section and my tower
work.  I know the expense is greater but the safety aspect and time
saved is well worth the expense.  

Good luck ... let me know if I can answer any questions!!!

Steve
KD4Wiw

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