How to get really heavy treadmill downstairs?

purplecow1977

2 men managed to get it up. Asked a man that was visiting a neighbour at the time but getting it down is a huge problem. The treadmill is about 100kg and awkward. Already busted my landlords door of the bedroom (which I will replace) but wondering if anyone had any ideas as to how to get it down safely? There's nobody I really know other than 1 man to ask but I'd need a 2nd.

Jarren

I would imagine that the safest way would be to disassemble the treadmill (this is of course if you got only one guy with you )

fleet

The trick is to reduce it's friction on the ground.

Slide a carpet remanent or rug under it.
or, if it has a fragile base
Slide it on to a plank (12mm+ thick should be fine) and secure it to the plank (ratchet straps).

Tie a rope around it and use the rope to move the treadmill.

If the carpet comes out from under it use another piece in front for it to slide on to.

Don't stand between it and the bottom of the stairs without properly securing it!


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or, as previous just get two strong people, or four weak people. 50Kg isn't much to lift. 25Kg anyone could do.

Hanley

Buy weights. Lift weights until strong enough to lift treadmill. At that strength level, you are now a super beast and can EAT the treadmill and crap it out downstairs.

purplecow1977

Hahaha too funny :-) Thansk for the helpful (and comical) replies. I particularly like the last one :P

discus

How about a few health and fitness itboardsies come around and give you a hand?

purplecow1977

If they look like that, hell yeah I got my bf & brother to help. 25kg doesn't sound like much to lift but I'm possibly the weakest person in the world and would have been more use from the grave than helping!!! So I stood outta the way & admired their strength instead :P Managed to sell it too so happy days!

Oryx

Eh, discus... I need to move my treadmill*.... can I get those guys too?

*May be a euphemism for something else.

kevpants

fleet wrote: »

The trick is to reduce it's friction on the ground.

Reducing the friction on 100kg of treadmill you are attempting to slide down a 45 degree angle doesn't sound wise.

I moved a treadmill once. The weight is not evenly distributed, About 80% of it is in the front end where the electric motor is. I got that side.

Brian?

Oryx wrote: »

Eh, discus... I need to move my treadmill*.... can I get those guys too?

*May be a euphemism for something else.

Funny, I'd always imagined that you had a harem of buff, well oiled young men at your disposal.

Oryx

Brian? wrote: »

Funny, I'd always imagined that you had a harem of buff, well oiled young men at your disposal.

You have a strange mind.

cormie

Glad you got it down. 2 able bodied men should be sufficient. If you're stuck again, just lift it bit by bit. I wouldn't be using any carpet or anything, it will only get in the way and you don't want to be tripping over it when carrying an awkward load. If anything, wrap the treadmill in a few furniture blankets or whatever you might have to protect it and the floors etc. If you're going to go for it and can't carry the weight for the duration required, put a heavy strap around it, have the lighter side go out over the steps first while being supported by the 2nd person and then lift the heavy side step by step with the straps (saves the back bending down). Keep it supported on the step so the weight is taken and keep it horizontal enough so it won't slip down.

With items such as a piano were the weight is evenly heavy, have the stronger or 2 people ideally go down first and one above to guide.

Meanwhile, here's some impressive heavy load vs stair videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQBzfS3vf9Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO6FJQoi0H8

Brian?

Oryx wrote: »

You have a strange mind.

Maybe. You're not denying it though.