invendable Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Hello everyone, my brother and I are starting up a vending business by purchasing and placing soda vending machines primarily. I was wondering what advice you would have on the movement and placing of these machines. I just spoke to a local vending machine distributor who suggested that we just pay someone to move these machines around when necessary instead of buying the equipment needed to do it on our own because moving them around ourselves is very difficult and with the right equipment needed, the cost savings wouldn't really be worth it when you consider the hassle and potential danger of damaging the machines or property that would exist if my brother and I tried it on our own. I was wondering how you guys do it and what you're thoughts are about that? If I were to look into just buying the necessary equipment to be able to move these machines ourselves, what equipment would you recommend? I was thinking a decent trailer and a heavy duty machine dolly of some sort? Thanks in advance for your help. Great site with awesome information!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission vending Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Until you know that you will be doing this long term and on a full time basis you are better off paying someone to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Welcome to the forums. You should utilize the search functions in this forum using various terms to find topics on moving machines. It has been discussed at length in the past few months and you will find there are varied ways people move their machines. That does not change, however, the good advice from Mission that you should utilize experienced machine movers until you know this is a business that you will be in long term. It would be wasteful to pay for a bunch of moving equipment to turn around and get out of the business. In the meantime you can watch how the pros do the moves and learn what tools they use so that you will know what you will need if you decide to spend the money and do it yourself. Notice I said "spend the money to do it yourself." It takes money to make money. Good luck with your business and don't be afraid to post questions about the business here, preferably prior to spending your money. We can advise you on any phase of your business growth. There is a ton of experience on these forums and you should utilize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invendable Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thank you very much for the sound advice. I did try to find older threads on the moving issue by typing in what I thought were decent search words in the search feature and didn't find anything. I believe I put in there moving vending machines and other combos of that phrase. Is there a better way to look for topics already discussed? I hate to be the new guy that comes on board and wears people out with questions that have been asked many times over. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delb101 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 hi....I hire someone to move my machines...just easier I normally get charged $75-85 for local moves. Heck of a lot easier then me doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hire someone! I pay roughly $125 per job (under 1 hour) or roughly $100+/hour. It's definitely worth it to get several moves done in the same day, even if it's stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 You can review these threads for help with this topic: http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/topic/19393-methods-for-transporting-soda-machines-long-distance/?view=findpost&p=177683&hl=dolly http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/topic/19379-transporting-soda-machine-with-2000-chevy-silverado-2500-with-lift-gate/?view=findpost&p=177386&hl=dolly http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/topic/19207-dutro/?hl=dolly http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/topic/19172-utility-trailer/?hl=dolly http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/topic/19052-so-i-am-thinking-about-moving-a-soda-machine-by-myself/?view=findpost&p=174986&hl=dolly http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/topic/18951-moving-and-transporting-vending-machines/?view=findpost&p=174343&hl=dolly http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/topic/18707-shipping-a-fullsize-snack-machinehow/?view=findpost&p=172503&hl=dolly http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/topic/17853-moving-2-machines/?view=findpost&p=165523&hl=dolly http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/topic/17848-what-method-do-you-use/?view=findpost&p=165484&hl=dolly http://vendiscuss.net/index.php?/topic/17784-how-do-you-move-a-vending-machine/?view=findpost&p=165007&hl=dolly Those were all on the first page using the search term "dolly" and this will give you lots of reading on the subject. These threads should be mostly on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invendable Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks! I guess I just didn't pick the best search word for those threads. Good stuff, thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Hello everyone, my brother and I are starting up a vending business by purchasing and placing soda vending machines primarily. I was wondering what advice you would have on the movement and placing of these machines. I just spoke to a local vending machine distributor who suggested that we just pay someone to move these machines around when necessary instead of buying the equipment needed to do it on our own because moving them around ourselves is very difficult and with the right equipment needed, the cost savings wouldn't really be worth it when you consider the hassle and potential danger of damaging the machines or property that would exist if my brother and I tried it on our own. I was wondering how you guys do it and what you're thoughts are about that? If I were to look into just buying the necessary equipment to be able to move these machines ourselves, what equipment would you recommend? I was thinking a decent trailer and a heavy duty machine dolly of some sort? Thanks in advance for your help. Great site with awesome information!! We have one member here, Roger Morris, who moves machines for a living. Roger probably has 30k (not counting his truck) worth of equipment to do this right. The bottom line is if you're only moving machines occasionally, it's cheaper to hire somebody rather than invest in moving equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryChris Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 We have one member here, Roger Morris, who moves machines for a living. Roger probably has 30k (not counting his truck) worth of equipment to do this right. The bottom line is if you're only moving machines occasionally, it's cheaper to hire somebody rather than invest in moving equipment. I agree 100%. Speaking of r.morris , I haven't Seen him post here in a while. I hope a machine didn't fall on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 We have one member here, Roger Morris, who moves machines for a living. Roger probably has 30k (not counting his truck) worth of equipment to do this right. What's happened to Roger? He hasn't posted for awhile.. I hope he is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I spoke to him within the last two weeks and he's been real busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCandy Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I'm glad to see somebody spoke to Roger I was worried about him! Thanks AZ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcron Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'll add one more vote to "just pay someone." Used to move them myself with a utility trailer and a friend. After one machine fell over and just missed me, I "graduated" to renting a truck with a lift gate and a friend. By the time I rent the truck and pay for the friend's help, I'm at the price of watching somebody I payed do the entire job for me. Definitely worth not trying to do it yourself if you're not fully equipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkhusker Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hiring someone is sound advice if you live in an area large enough to have movers. If you don't, I highly recommend the Anderson Dolly and a low trailer or truck with a lift gate (which can be rented btw). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 And don't get a tuck under gate-those tilt and could dump your machine in the parking lot Get a rail lift instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invendable Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks again for all the great advice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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