Dish Weight

[ACD]

I have a chance to pickup a free C band dish. I havent seen it yet, but from what I am told it is a 10' mesh dish. What is an approximate weight of it? Transporting it will not be an issue. I have an F350 Dually that can easily carry this thing. Getting it off the pole and into the truck is the trick If it is heavy, I may need to borrow a trailer and take my tractor with.

 

[Mr Tony]

if its mesh it should be able to be broken into pieces....you shouldnt have no issue

I hauled a 10' mesh dish in my ranger

 

[Mr Tony]

they're pretty light. I can carry 2 of the pieces with no issue

 

[ACD]

Well, keeping my fingers crossed that it is a mesh dish. Hopefully the LNB and other parts will be in good shape, I dont know how long it sat unused.

 

[bigOleB]

they're pretty light. I can carry 2 of the pieces with no issue

Iceberg, you've got to admit we're not all "built" quite like you

I helped a buddy remove one from his yard a couple years ago and we took it apart to move it. I think there were about 200-300 rusted nuts and bolts to contend with. Took us from 7AM-5PM just to get it loaded in the truck, then again I vaguely remember a few beers as well!


PS. I'm only carrying one piece at a time

 

[ACD]

Hmm I am envisioning a sawzall and a box of nuts and bolts.

 

[sikma]

The polar mount will weigh more than the dish itself. And the dish should come apart in quarters, and yes there will be lots of nuts, bolts and washers.