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摘要

Large scale beekeepers often place hives on pallets and move them using forklifts and flatbed trucks. Small scale beekeepers are more likely to have a pickup truck or trailer. The problem is loading and unloading hives, especially if one is working alone.A bed-mounted hoist is really handy but most are expensive. It's time to make a trip to a discount tool store like Harbor Freight (HF) or Northern Tool. I've got a nearby Harbor Freight store. A hydraulic-jack % ton hoist with a hand-crank winch costs $89 for a short crane and $149 for a taller crane. For another $89, you can toss the hand-winch and replace it with an electric ATV winch with a wireless remote control. Now you can operate the winch while steadying the hive.