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jszczypien
Jul 29, 2012, 11:57 AM
I need to move a 12x12 shed approx 3500 lbs about 30 feet back. Thinking on using sch40 pipes and 6x6's with a come-along. 3" Sch 40 Pipe... more because its lightweight, cheap and convienent. Any recommendations?

hkstroud
Jul 30, 2012, 05:27 PM
Probably work.

ma0641
Jul 30, 2012, 07:03 PM
I think I'd use schedule 80. Thicker walls and not much more in price. 1.75 tons is a fair amount of weight. How are you going to lift it? I'd also consider rolling on OSB or Plywood, piping may sink into the ground.

Fr_Chuck
Jul 30, 2012, 07:16 PM
I think it should work. Lot easier? Hire a tow truck to pull it part way up onto truck and move it and slowly drop it off. They only have to slide it about 1/2 way on truck, if it is lifted and braced at middle, they can often slide the bed up under. Most may only charge you a couple hundred dollars if y