Couple of observations after having one for a few years. Migratory covers sit better than telescoping covers, which don't allow the hive to rest completely vertically. Doesn't work for 8 frame hives unless you add a block or other spacer between hive and frame of truck. When moving hives with more than 2 boxes, drilling a couple of holes and adding height to the cross bar is advantageous. Replace the handle bolt with a pin and cotter key or wing nut and you can remove the handle for easier travel in a truck full of boxes and equipment.
Roll Tide. You and Kamon should be happy after the game. The hive was light, so how far away is the first nectar and pollen? Did you get some of that snow? Weather man said that parts of LA have more snow than most of MN.
No I think we are going to avoid the snow down here. They got some up in the north parts of the state I think. Will be feeding these bees. They have actually been neglected for several months. They were not super light felt like they need some more weight.
Even many commercial guys use it, to move boxes in a yard. Keeps the lifting out, and allows for fast changing of boxes, e.g when replacing dead outs or winter loses. You need full pallets for shipping, no way shipping half full pallets.
One question, I'm assuming that pair of deeps you lifted out of the bed of your truck aren't too heavily loaded, there's no way in hell I would attempt lifting them if they were, if they are, my hats off to you!!
I looked into the EZ lift, as well as the hand trucks with the built in winch hoist. The winch lifts were too pricey, and I ended up not seeing a great advantage in the EZ lift compared to a heavy duty hand truck from Dadant. So that’s what I got. I also found a 2-person lifter bar is handy. Maybe gives a little more stability lifting a 2-3 story hive.
Cant seem to find the heavy duty hive hand truck. Is it basically the same thing as the EZ Lift? I think the EZ Lift will work well if I just strap taller hives together.
@@brucesbees Sorry Bruce, I guess I remembered wrong: it was from Kelley Beekeeping. Called the “4-wheel Kelley nose truck”. I bought it last year, but I just learned Mann Lake has bought out Kelley and it appears they’re only selling the 2-wheeled version. I did find this video with Kamon Reynolds talking about his 4-wheel Kelley at 4:00 into the video. I used mine to move a bunch of heavy 3-4 story colonies, and the 4-wheels seemed to make it less prone to tipping on uneven ground. That said, I think yours will work well, too. It’s just fun to swap information about what what works
It is helpful for sure. Works best for hives that are low to the ground. There are other lifts that are more adjustable. Mike Barry uses one that looks really nice. But you are right…they are pricy.
They are mad at you!!!!LOL!!! That gives me a idea and I will share it when I get it built. Thanks.
Please do. Thanks for watching!
Nice bit of kit! Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for watching!
Couple of observations after having one for a few years. Migratory covers sit better than telescoping covers, which don't allow the hive to rest completely vertically. Doesn't work for 8 frame hives unless you add a block or other spacer between hive and frame of truck. When moving hives with more than 2 boxes, drilling a couple of holes and adding height to the cross bar is advantageous. Replace the handle bolt with a pin and cotter key or wing nut and you can remove the handle for easier travel in a truck full of boxes and equipment.
Great advice. Thanks!
Thanks for video.
You’re welcome. Thanks for checking in!
Roll Tide. You and Kamon should be happy after the game.
The hive was light, so how far away is the first nectar and pollen? Did you get some of that snow? Weather man said that parts of LA have more snow than most of MN.
No I think we are going to avoid the snow down here. They got some up in the north parts of the state I think. Will be feeding these bees. They have actually been neglected for several months. They were not super light felt like they need some more weight.
I hope Kamon and I are happy after the game but we will see!
@@brucesbees I don't know about you but I certainly am ROLL TIDE and Nice Video!
Hey Bruce and Kamon.
Good game!
Thanks for the product review. Cool tool!
Probably time for dry sugar in NW Alabama too.
Yes! What a game! Amazing team this year. Roll Tide!!!🏈🐘
Another day and a bee suit
Thanks for checking in!
Been looking at them be good for hauling supers back to the truck for me
Yes could be.
Looks like a very handy tool for the yard 🍺🍺
Yep I think it will work well. Cant wait to try it on the pallet bees.
Even many commercial guys use it, to move boxes in a yard. Keeps the lifting out, and allows for fast changing of boxes, e.g when replacing dead outs or winter loses. You need full pallets for shipping, no way shipping half full pallets.
Yep you’re right.
One question, I'm assuming that pair of deeps you lifted out of the bed of your truck aren't too heavily loaded, there's no way in hell I would attempt lifting them if they were, if they are, my hats off to you!!
If I remember right they were not totally packed out because you are right. That would have been quite the challenge.
Another day and a bee
Yup!
Hey Bruce, Where is your ozark apiary? I live in Ozark and would love to help out if you ever need it.
Just south of the Loves gas station on some private land back in the woods. Driveway to the land is on 231
@@brucesbees Id love to come help you sometime.
Maybe we can figure it out sometime.
I looked into the EZ lift, as well as the hand trucks with the built in winch hoist. The winch lifts were too pricey, and I ended up not seeing a great advantage in the EZ lift compared to a heavy duty hand truck from Dadant. So that’s what I got. I also found a 2-person lifter bar is handy. Maybe gives a little more stability lifting a 2-3 story hive.
Glad you looked into it. Hope it works out for you.
I did not see the heavy duty hand truck. My have to look into that but won’t be able to afford another lift for awhile.
Cant seem to find the heavy duty hive hand truck. Is it basically the same thing as the EZ Lift?
I think the EZ Lift will work well if I just strap taller hives together.
@@brucesbees Sorry Bruce, I guess I remembered wrong: it was from Kelley Beekeeping. Called the “4-wheel Kelley nose truck”. I bought it last year, but I just learned Mann Lake has bought out Kelley and it appears they’re only selling the 2-wheeled version. I did find this video with Kamon Reynolds talking about his 4-wheel Kelley at 4:00 into the video. I used mine to move a bunch of heavy 3-4 story colonies, and the 4-wheels seemed to make it less prone to tipping on uneven ground.
That said, I think yours will work well, too. It’s just fun to swap information about what what works
No doubt. Sounds like a nice tool.
Need a set of ramps from harbor freight and done!
That is a good idea. Thanks my friend. It was good to hang out with you a bit today.
Thanks !! I forgot Roll Tide Roll !!
Yes. Roll Tide!
Really wish I could afford this. My back is going
It is helpful for sure. Works best for hives that are low to the ground. There are other lifts that are more adjustable. Mike Barry uses one that looks really nice. But you are right…they are pricy.
GO BUCKS
I hear ya lol. Roll Tide!
@@brucesbees congrats
Thanks. BAMA is just an exceptional team this year. Just glad we were able to have football this year.
"Its cold, its dreary" lol, I mean no disrespect, but I'm not sure you know what that means, great video, regards from northern Wisconsin.
Oh yeah no doubt haha. Cold and dreary to us means something entirely different to us down here. Thanks for checking in and stay warm!
They had a HIGH ROLLING TIDE in Miami last night!
Yes! It was fun to watch. RTR!!!🐘🏈