JimSraj 429 #1 Posted March 6, 2022 Just curious. Been moving a big block k301 around a few times in the last months and I’m wondering what these engines weigh in at with the starter/gen and pto removed. Internals all in place, oil pan on. One thing I do know is that if it were much heavier I’d not be able to pick it up any more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #2 Posted March 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, JimSraj said: Just curious. Been moving a big block k301 around a few times in the last months and I’m wondering what these engines weigh in at with the starter/gen and pto removed. Internals all in place, oil pan on. One thing I do know is that if it were much heavier I’d not be able to pick it up any more. I have a chart with almost all the weights K91 (4hp) = 43 lbs K141 (6.25hp) = 63lbs. K160 (6.6hp) = 63lbs. K161 (7hp) = 65 lbs. K181 (8hp) = 65 lbs. K241 (10hp) = 118 lbs. K301 (12hp) = 118 lbs. K321 (14hp) = 118 lbs. K341 (16hp) = 122 lbs. K582 (23hp) = 187 lbs. KT17 (17hp) = 118 lbs. KT19 (19hp) = 121lbs. KT21 (21hp) = 124 lbs. The Lombardini diesel I am installing is 190lbs 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,221 #3 Posted March 6, 2022 Enough to make my back make that squishy pop noise that means i have to lay down.. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,222 #4 Posted March 6, 2022 Gave up lifting that kind of thing some years ago. Get a helper or use a hoist. Not interested in a proving that I can give myself a permanent injury. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,981 #5 Posted March 6, 2022 If you can find a used piece of medical equipment called a patient lift, made by Hoyer or Invacare, it will lift up to 500 pounds. I picked one up for $100, and used it for the K301 in the picture and for an Onan P220. Probably saved myself $500 in doctor bills and physical therapy. Check Craigslist or Facebook. Good luck. Save your back. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #6 Posted March 6, 2022 Okay it is only a K181 but it is the whole tractor... SAVE you BACK!!! 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #7 Posted March 11, 2022 I’m at that age where my mind says, no problem but my body says….WTF are you doing ? 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #8 Posted March 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: I’m at that age where my mind says, no problem but my body says….WTF are you doing ? I'm past that point. Mind and body are in full agreement! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,228 #9 Posted March 11, 2022 I have a lift table from Harbor Freight that is a real back-saver. Roll it right up to the tractor and pump it up to the height of the frame and slide the engine from the frame to the table, no lifting. It will lift an entire tractor and is great for lifting into the bed of a pick up truck too. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,109 #10 Posted March 11, 2022 did someone say "Horror Fright" lift table? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 429 #11 Posted March 11, 2022 Gonna have to look into them. Hey Squonk, nice muffler! I made one similar to that but I think it’s a bit heavy to hang off engine like that. I used q” pipe and a 15” piece of 3” exhaust. Welded baffles in the pipe and drill holes in it as well. Kind of a fun project but it doesn’t really muffle the exhaust sound much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,109 #12 Posted March 11, 2022 @ebinmaine has that muffler now. I use schedule 80 black iron pipe. Much smaller one on that tractor now. I had issues with noise on that engine. Turned out the ign timing was late. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 429 #13 Posted March 11, 2022 That should have said 1” pipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkys toy 76 #14 Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) Made this tramel out of double unistrut I got at work out of the metal dumpster for free and a cabelas deer lift I had on the shelf for 15 years it is rated for 800 lbs and 4 harbor freight wheels for 12 bucks. 110 bucks invested and my back loves it the whole thing just bolts together no welding Edited March 11, 2022 by sparkys toy 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,492 #15 Posted March 11, 2022 1 hour ago, JimSraj said: Gonna have to look into them. Hey Squonk, nice muffler! I made one similar to that but I think it’s a bit heavy to hang off engine like that. I used q” pipe and a 15” piece of 3” exhaust. Welded baffles in the pipe and drill holes in it as well. Kind of a fun project but it doesn’t really muffle the exhaust sound much. 59 minutes ago, squonk said: @ebinmaine has that muffler now. I use schedule 80 black iron pipe. Much smaller one on that tractor now. I had issues with noise on that engine. Turned out the ign timing was late. That's the one that's on my Cinnamon Horse 1974 C160. I have a bracket that leads down to the frame. As for lifting heavy engines, I have a Trina for that. She'll readily lift anything up to about 125 lb or so. I'm in process of installing a chain falls in the workshop to be able to have Machinery do the work for us. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #16 Posted March 11, 2022 This old electric wheel chair converted in to a electrical height adjusted workbench 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,237 #17 Posted March 25, 2022 On 3/6/2022 at 10:46 AM, Maxwell-8 said: I have a chart with almost all the weights K91 (4hp) = 43 lbs K141 (6.25hp) = 63lbs. K160 (6.6hp) = 63lbs. K161 (7hp) = 65 lbs. K181 (8hp) = 65 lbs. K241 (10hp) = 118 lbs. K301 (12hp) = 118 lbs. K321 (14hp) = 118 lbs. K341 (16hp) = 122 lbs. K582 (23hp) = 187 lbs. KT17 (17hp) = 118 lbs. KT19 (19hp) = 121lbs. KT21 (21hp) = 124 lbs. The Lombardini diesel I am installing is 190lbs Every year over the age of 60 add 5 pounds.😀 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
