Moving 740 pound safe

[Albatross]

I have a 740 pound safe that is going to get moved in a couple months (graduating from college and off to dental school).

The last time the safe was moved it was done by some professional movers for $250. They also moved all my household goods across town negating the need for me to rent a truck/move furniture. Anyway, I carefully watched how these three hired guys moved it and I don't see any reason why I couldn't rent/buy a heavy duty handcart like the movers used, get a couple of buddies and move it myself.

The safe will move across about 30ft of carpet floor, out a door, down three steps and then up a ramp into a 8x10ft trailer.

Is this possible? Is there any reason I shouldn't do it myself?

Suggestions and comments appreciated.

 

[Mandolin]

You will need a couple of friends to hep you if you don't hire moving men. Moving 740 puonds of steel up or down stairs is not a job you should try alone.

 

[Taurus 617 CCW]

Depending on the area you live in there may be companies that rent heavy duty dollies with a set of wheels that revolve as you go down the steps. This eliminates the banging and thumping of the safe. Just a gentle glide down. Here's an example http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200381541_200381541

Hope that helps.

 

[Shovelhead]

I rented one of these from a local tool rental store and moved my 700# safe from 110 ft from my garage and down 8 steps to my basement by myself.

http://www.powermate.info/

An assistant would be recommended, but only to guide and steady the load.

 

[Walkalong]

A good appliance dolly and two folks can move it easily.

 

[Marlin 45 carbine]

since it was moved in succesfully then no need to check the stair runners or floor joists for sturdy. I say bribe a couple buddys with cold beverages and go to it.

 

[Lumpy76]

Don't forget that the door comes off most. Makes it a little more manageable.

 

[a1abdj]

Just be careful.

There are a lot of things that professionals make look easy. When somebody does something all day long, they tend to make it look effortless. Make one mistake, and you could seriously hurt or kill somebody.