Lifting tuff sheds and sea containers

[Smupser]

I need some storage while I do projects around on my property. I want a couple of sea containers and a good size tuff shed to place them around but long term, I need to be able to move them to a permanent spot once everything is done.

I've seen pics where sea containers can be picked up and moved with a pettybone type forklift. But tuff sheds are built in place so I’m not sure how you would move one. Anyone have experience doing either one?

 

[yz450mm]

I need some storage while I do projects around on my property. I want a couple of sea containers and a good size tuff shed to place them around but long term, I need to be able to move them to a permanent spot once everything is done.

I've seen pics where sea containers can be picked up and moved with a pettybone type forklift. But tuff sheds are built in place so I’m not sure how you would move one. Anyone have experience doing either one?

I move my 20' shipping containers around the ranch with a CAT 259D3, it moves them easily but can't lift the whole thing at once. If the tough shed is on skids, it shouldn't be a problem for most skid steers to push around.

 

[Smupser]

I move my 20' shipping containers around the ranch with a CAT 259D3, it moves them easily but can't lift the whole thing at once. If the tough shed is on skids, it shouldn't be a problem for most skid steers to push around.

i Think I’d have to try to get forks under one side and see if I could push them under

 

[yz450mm]

i Think I’d have to try to get forks under one side and see if I could push them under

20 ft containers aren't that heavy, I'll go look at the Tare weight on one of them here in a few minutes. The skid steer can easily pick up one end as high as I want, and has no problem pushing or pulling it.

40 foot containers are a different story, you need bigger equipment to move those around.

 

[Smupser]

Yea the containers I know have slots in the base, the tuffsheds are closed all the way around

 

[Kachina26]

Once upon a time, I worked at Tuff Shed. We used a "jeep jack" to lift one end and backed a tilt trailer under them. To move them into place, we'd use digger bars to muscle them over a bit. If we had to move them across the yard, we'd pop them up on some pipes and push them moving the pipes as we went.

 

[Smupser]

Once upon a time, I worked at Tuff Shed. We used a "jeep jack" to lift one end and backed a tilt trailer under them. To move them into place, we'd use digger bars to muscle them over a bit. If we had to move them across the yard, we'd pop them up on some pipes and push them moving the pipes as we went.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Icky]

Several options depending on how far you need to go and what surface. Abs pipes on one end a rollers, think Egyptians but with a lift. I saw something like this the other day on Instagram, there may be cheaper options https://www.containernut.com/collections/ez-wheels .

The shed can be cross braced inside with wood and should be able to be picked up with a forklift.and extensions.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Room to maneuver may be an issue, but out here there's a towing company that will move both Tuff Sheds and connex boxes. The jack connex boxes, and strap an axle under it. Then a hitch bolts to the pin anchor holes. They tow them down the road, and use small kanga type tractors to park them. The sheds, they use a bigger rollback tow truck. The lift the front, and slide the bed under like a spatula. I've seen them use both pips and what looked like plastic ski things for the leading edge. Watched them load a 10x24...I thought it pretty impressive.

 

[Smupser]

Room to maneuver may be an issue, but out here there's a towing company that will move both Tuff Sheds and connex boxes. The jack connex boxes, and strap an axle under it. Then a hitch bolts to the pin anchor holes. They tow them down the road, and use small kanga type tractors to park them. The sheds, they use a bigger rollback tow truck. The lift the front, and slide the bed under like a spatula. I've seen them use both pips and what looked like plastic ski things for the leading edge. Watched them load a 10x24...I thought it pretty impressive.

I know with the containers they can use the roll off style tow truck

 

[wzuber]

I was searching this up a while back. They make these wheel assemblies that bolt through the holes in the bottom corners of the connex and a hitch tongue assembly that bolts in the same manner. The seller showed them going down the road. Looked like a good way to move around personal property while empty, no way loaded IMO.......
The tuff shed as others have mentioned ...skids, pipes, trailers or bracing and lifting. You could also disassemble the shed into sections and relocate and re-assemble. Nickpas, the contractor guy on here just did this a couple weeks ago for a shed he was given.

 

[4Waters]

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[Smupser]

I was searching this up a while back. They make these wheel assemblies that bolt through the holes in the bottom corners of the connex and a hitch tongue assembly that bolts in the same manner. The seller showed them going down the road. Looked like a good way to move around personal property while empty, no way loaded IMO.......
The tuff shed as others have mentioned ...skids, pipes, trailers or bracing and lifting. You could also disassemble the shed into sections and relocate and re-assemble. Nickpas, the contractor guy on here just did this a couple weeks ago for a shed he was given.

I just have a hard time thinking they can be disassembled and reassembled as ”tight” as new. But I move cardboard for a living so

 

[yz450mm]

Yea the containers I know have slots in the base, the tuffsheds are closed all the way around

 

[NicPaus]

I just have a hard time thinking they can be disassembled and reassembled as ”tight” as new. But I move cardboard for a living so

All the sheds I have built we use screws and corrugated roofing with hex head screws with rubber washers. Easy to disassemble and move. The one I recently got from Dave had a ton of nails my guys had to cut. We reassembled it with screws. All I'm I was at least 1200 to move reassemble and then I had them paint and bought roofing.

A 20' connex makes much more sense. But my city won't allow them.

If I were to build one I know I need to move often I would build it on skids. 4x6 treated. I actually have a pike of new 4x6 treated. Was going 2 build 2 temporary ones and use them at a rental property my Realtor owns when the plans got approved. But I bought 2 enclosed trailers instead. Much easier to move. They hold there value and instant shed. They are in my yards so no way to steal them. The 20 connex can be stolen easily with a roll off. A shed not so much but easier to break into.

 

[Smupser]

All the sheds I have built we use screws and corrugated roofing with hex head screws with rubber washers. Easy to disassemble and move. The one I recently got from Dave had a ton of nails my guys had to cut. We reassembled it with screws. All I'm I was at least 1200 to move reassemble and then I had them paint and bought roofing.

A 20' connex makes much more sense. But my city won't allow them.

If I were to build one I know I need to move often I would build it on skids. 4x6 treated. I actually have a pike of new 4x6 treated. Was going 2 build 2 temporary ones and use them at a rental property my Realtor owns when the plans got approved. But I bought 2 enclosed trailers instead. Much easier to move. They hold there value and instant shed. They are in my yards so no way to steal them. The 20 connex can be stolen easily with a roll off. A shed not so much but easier to break into.

Thanks Nic.

im trying to use a combo of both. The containers for a “shop area” and the tuff shed for general and wife’s crap.
I just need the storage now but where they would be placed would interfere with the long term design of my property. But the tips given here make me think it’s no problem

 

[Kachina26]

Several options depending on how far you need to go and what surface. Abs pipes on one end a rollers, think Egyptians but with a lift. I saw something like this the other day on Instagram, there may be cheaper options https://www.containernut.com/collections/ez-wheels .

The shed can be cross braced inside with wood and should be able to be picked up with a forklift.and extensions.

We delivered some to the Navajo nation once. We forked one on to the flatbed in addition to the ones on the trailer. Unloading was fun. I put that bitch in reverse, mashed on the gas for about 50 feet and then slammed on the brake. Thought for sure it was going to roll on it’s back before it was done.

 

[WYRD]

Have some 53' containers for sale but they need a big forklift or pettybone to move them. Transport chassis not included.

 

[Sharky]

We move sheds/Tuff Sheds just like Kachina26 does at my parents ranch.

Wooden poles, high lift jack and the tractor or quad.

For longer moves, a tilt-flat bed trailer and when you get to your destination we would tie it off to a tree or truck and drive off pulling the trailer out from underneath.

 

[Luvnlife]

Once upon a time, I worked at Tuff Shed. We used a "jeep jack" to lift one end and backed a tilt trailer under them. To move them into place, we'd use digger bars to muscle them over a bit. If we had to move them across the yard, we'd pop them up on some pipes and push them moving the pipes as we went.

This is how I’ve moved sheds around,. I use 6” pipe if I’m in the dirt.

 

[Mandelon]

If you planned ahead you could essentially build a platform with wheels on it under the tuff shed. Just a couple 4x6's and bolt wheels to a plate on the ends. Turn it into a trailer essentially. Small wheels and tires...like wheelbarrow size?

 

[Sherpa]

I’m currently building tandem axle running gear and a bolt-on tongue for my 40 foot box I just bought last Friday.

Sherpa

 

[Orange Juice]

I need some storage while I do projects around on my property. I want a couple of sea containers and a good size tuff shed to place them around but long term, I need to be able to move them to a permanent spot once everything is done.

I've seen pics where sea containers can be picked up and moved with a pettybone type forklift. But tuff sheds are built in place so I’m not sure how you would move one. Anyone have experience doing either one?

How’d they build the pyramids?

 

[jeteater1]

Get some wheel kits off ebay

 

[Smupser]

Get some wheel kits off ebay View attachment 1379096 View attachment 1379097

I swear you can find anything on there

 

[Sherpa]

My box tare weight is 9360. Using those single wheel kits on the rear of the box means you’re gonna have about 7-8-9000 tongue weight.

That’s 10K forklift territory.


My big problem has shown to be overall height.
My box is a high-cube. 9 1/2 feet tall. My
Carport (which the box must pass under) is only
10 1/2 feet clearance. I’ve got just 12 inches to
Clear. So now I’m building another cart-rig using
Aircraft equipment urathane wheels to roll it past.

I’m betting on my case skid steer to be moving this through the yard…..

 

[outboard_256]

My box tare weight is 9360. Using those single wheel kits on the rear of the box means you’re gonna have about 7-8-9000 tongue weight.

That’s 10K forklift territory.


My big problem has shown to be overall height.
My box is a high-cube. 9 1/2 feet tall. My
Carport (which the box must pass under) is only
10 1/2 feet clearance. I’ve got just 12 inches to
Clear. So now I’m building another cart-rig using
Aircraft equipment urathane wheels to roll it past.

I’m betting on my case skid steer to be moving this through the yard…..

Wouldn't the tongue weight be immidelitly be half if the empty box weigh's 10k? Less if you were able to move the wheels forward at all?

If it was me and you only had to move thesee things once later down the line I would just hire someone. They would just come in with some crane or something big enough and plop them where they need to be. Since its later down the line after some big construction or remodel of the backyard just incorporate that into the budget.

 

[Icky]

My box tare weight is 9360. Using those single wheel kits on the rear of the box means you’re gonna have about 7-8-9000 tongue weight.

That’s 10K forklift territory.


My big problem has shown to be overall height.
My box is a high-cube. 9 1/2 feet tall. My
Carport (which the box must pass under) is only
10 1/2 feet clearance. I’ve got just 12 inches to
Clear. So now I’m building another cart-rig using
Aircraft equipment urathane wheels to roll it past.

I’m betting on my case skid steer to be moving this through the yard…..

If it's on concrete you can use 2" pipe or conduit (not emt) as rollers. Just sweep before hand.

 

[HotRod82]

I need some storage while I do projects around on my property. I want a couple of sea containers and a good size tuff shed to place them around but long term, I need to be able to move them to a permanent spot once everything is done.

I've seen pics where sea containers can be picked up and moved with a pettybone type forklift. But tuff sheds are built in place so I’m not sure how you would move one. Anyone have experience doing either one?

I just moved 2 10X12 TuffSheds and they are heavy AF!! That double floor they have weighs a ton. I ended up jacking and blocking them up to get them onto my flatbed trailer, then used 2x12 skids to slide them forward on the trailer. By the time I got them both moved, I swear it would have been easier to take them apart and rebuild them. The big problem is the 2x6 steel frame base isn't strong enough to put rollers under it. I actually have heavy machinery moving experience and these things were a bitch because I had to move them on uneven ground.

 

[wishiknew]

My box tare weight is 9360. Using those single wheel kits on the rear of the box means you’re gonna have about 7-8-9000 tongue weight.

That’s 10K forklift territory.


My big problem has shown to be overall height.
My box is a high-cube. 9 1/2 feet tall. My
Carport (which the box must pass under) is only
10 1/2 feet clearance. I’ve got just 12 inches to
Clear. So now I’m building another cart-rig using
Aircraft equipment urathane wheels to roll it past.

I’m betting on my case skid steer to be moving this through the yard…..

Just use 2’’ pvc and roll it

 

[WYRD]

My box tare weight is 9360. Using those single wheel kits on the rear of the box means you’re gonna have about 7-8-9000 tongue weight.

That’s 10K forklift territory.


My big problem has shown to be overall height.
My box is a high-cube. 9 1/2 feet tall. My
Carport (which the box must pass under) is only
10 1/2 feet clearance. I’ve got just 12 inches to
Clear. So now I’m building another cart-rig using
Aircraft equipment urathane wheels to roll it past.

I’m betting on my case skid steer to be moving this through the yard…..

If you're on concrete two pallet jacks one of each end with a 4x4 spreader across them. Lift with a high lift Jack Slide the pallet jack underneath vice versa on the other side works like a charm but only on hard surface. If you're on dirt maybe two of those Tire kits would work if you didn't have a forklift

 

[4Waters]

I just moved 2 10X12 TuffSheds and they are heavy AF!! That double floor they have weighs a ton. I ended up jacking and blocking them up to get them onto my flatbed trailer, then used 2x12 skids to slide them forward on the trailer. By the time I got them both moved, I swear it would have been easier to take them apart and rebuild them. The big problem is the 2x6 steel frame base isn't strong enough to put rollers under it. I actually have heavy machinery moving experience and these things were a bitch because I had to move them on uneven ground.

Are you talking actual rollers or pipes? We moved my dad's 12x12 tuffshed by rolling it on pipes, it was still 1/2 full, we didn't have any issues with the steel base.

 

[HotRod82]

Are you talking actual rollers or pipes? We moved my dad's 12x12 tuffshed by rolling it on pipes, it was still 1/2 full, we didn't have any issues with the steel base.

That was original plan...just use pipes as rollers. The thing was so heavy the base would bend over the pipes unless I had them literally every few inches. If I were on concrete, that would have still worked with enough pipes but I was in the dirt on a slope so the pipes wouldn't roll. It was so strange how heavy the sheds were, it actually squatted my flatbed trailer down to the axles nearly hitting the frame.
I did order my sheds with the heavy duty floor, maybe that was the difference? All I know is by the time I got it done I wished I had just left them where they were. LoL.

 

[Smupser]

I just moved 2 10X12 TuffSheds and they are heavy AF!! That double floor they have weighs a ton. I ended up jacking and blocking them up to get them onto my flatbed trailer, then used 2x12 skids to slide them forward on the trailer. By the time I got them both moved, I swear it would have been easier to take them apart and rebuild them. The big problem is the 2x6 steel frame base isn't strong enough to put rollers under it. I actually have heavy machinery moving experience and these things were a bitch because I had to move them on uneven ground.

Yea the strength of the floor is exactly what I was concerned about