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Assess Site Conditions and Initial Plan

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Crane Operator refuses Lifting 5000 LBS Beam Safely! (ep. 4)

What happens here

The presenter, Mr. Build It, introduces the project's 'three miracles' for the day: first, maneuvering a 60-foot beam on a flatbed trailer backwards down a narrow dirt path to clear the main build site. Second, getting a crane into the same tight spot for lifting. Third, lifting the beam and carefully threading it through trees to its final position on the A-frame cabin. The site presents significant challenges due to its remote, wooded, and sloped nature. A blue Genie GTH-844 telehandler is present, initially pulling the trailer.

Goal: The construction team assesses the challenging site conditions, including a narrow, sloped dirt path and dense trees, and outlines the ambitious plan to move a 60-foot beam and position a crane for installation.

Tools and materials

  • 60-foot Wooden Beam
  • Flatbed Trailer
  • Genie GTH-844 Telehandler

What they say

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[Music] beating all right welcome to another episode of building this A-frame cabin in the woods today we got three Miracles that need to accomplish Miracle number one the 60ft beam needs to be able to clear the path down below going backwards that's Miracle number one Miracle number two we need to be able to get a crane in that same tight spot Miracle number three is getting that sucker up and threading it through a needle between the trees to get that beam in place lots of Miracles happening today start praying [Music]

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