Quote Originally Posted by Stokestack View Post
This thing is great, and timely for me as I'm about to pull an engine. Unfortunately I found that Harbor Freight's "shop cranes" are a sham: They don't have them in stock, and you can't buy the floor models (even if you wanted to) unless you wait a year (according to a store manager).

Can anyone recommend an affordable but decent crane like the one depicted in this build? I was going to get the HN 2-ton one for some safety margin, although my sole project right now is lifting a Mustang engine.
Craigslist, OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace and local websites. Don't know your location, but odds are you could find several in span of a couple hours. Good chance some will be premier brands.