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05th Jun 2012

What’s the easiest way to transport a massive pole?

If you're looking to move a massive pole but you haven't got the right crane, why don't you just weld some wheels and a motor to it and use it as a car?

Oisin Collins

If you’re looking to move a massive pole but you haven’t got the right crane, why don’t you just weld some wheels and a motor to it and use the pole as a car?

Ah the Chinese, sure they’re a great bunch of lads and their ingenuity is undoubtedly top notch. This is proved once again by a group of Chinese workers who needed to move a large electricity pole to a new location, however, they didn’t have the right tools/crane for the job.

But why go to the bother of renting out the proper equipment when all you have to do is chop up a tractor and weld its wheels and engine to the pole? Simples.

We’re pretty confident you wouldn’t see this on Irish construction site, but then again, this is just genius. And extremely dangerous, obviously, so don’t try it at home.

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