Engine/trans weight

[immortality]

does anybody have a rough idea what a 308 & trans weights. going to buy a block and tackle so that i can do engine swaps in the garage. just wondering if 500kg is going to be big enough or if i need to get the 1000kg one

cheers

[jules]

i would guess it would be less than 500 kg. a VN only weighs less than 1500 kg in total.

they already put a factor of safety in the equipment rating, so there's really no need to put another one in yourself and buy the bigger one.

[Cheap6]

Just the engine, without accessories but with manifolds, is around 230kg. The transmission, not sure but 50kg would be a reasonable guess.