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Preparing for Heavy Lifting - Water Heater Removal

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What happens here

The demonstration begins with lifting an old water heater. The UTV, equipped with the hoist system, is driven near the water heater. Straps are secured around the water heater, forming a sling, and then attached to the hoist's hook. Phil uses the remote control for the winch to carefully raise the water heater off the ground. He notes that even with residual water, the water heater is heavy, estimated at 200-300 pounds. The hoist lifts it smoothly, showing its ability to handle such loads.

Goal: Demonstrate the hoist's capability to lift a heavy, bulky object.

Tools and materials

  • Custom 'Boom' Hoist System Philbilt — The lifting mechanism
  • Kubota RTV500 Side-by-Side Kubota — Vehicle for lifting
  • Old Water Heater — Object being lifted for demonstration
  • Winch Remote Control — Operating the winch safely from a distance
  • Lifting Straps — Securing the water heater for lifting