[hercules]

Is a forklift going to be all that is needed to unload a new TL-1 from the delivery truck? Or will something like a boom truck be needed?

[Geof]

Fork lift is needed. The TL1 is only around 3000 to 3500 lbs but because you need long forks to get under the pallet it is a good idea to get a machine capable of lifting 7000lbs and get fork extenders.

The fork extenders are also helpful for lifting the TL off the pallet. Just be careful you get the forks all the way under.

Once you have the TL1 off the pallet you can move it with a large pallet jack.

[Donkey Hotey]

You might ask if yours is coming on a pallet. Mine arrived, tightly wrapped in Haas plastic and the usual tarp, but there was no pallet. They forked it off the truck and the riggers had it in place in 20 minutes. Most of that was spent taking the plastic off.

[Geof]

..... Mine arrived, tightly wrapped in Haas plastic and the usual tarp, but there was no pallet....

That is interesting. When you look on the Haas website about shipping they mention 'domestic pallet' and give no indication that any machines are shipped sans pallet.

But you are close-ish, yes? Maybe they cheeped out.

[JimPAC]

Call a local tow service with a roll back wrecker and have them pick it up and deliver to your location and slide at ~ in your door!

Purchase (4) 4' X 1" pipes a heavy wrecking bar and you in business no fork lift necessary!
around $200.00 depending on mileage to from. Unless your in a wheelchair you can do it and its best you learn how anyway!
Jim

[Geof]

Call a local tow service with a roll back wrecker and have them pick it up and deliver to your location and slide at ~ in your door!
...

Did you check the pick-up and delivery locations? The $200 might seem reasonable but the mileage charge might be a killer.

[Donkey Hotey]

But you are close-ish, yes? Maybe they cheeped out.

Mine was built long before it was shipped, but then it was also a 'testing' machine at the factory. Maybe they never palletized it and held it for local sale?

Yes, I'm 99 miles from the factory. $600 gets it loaded at the factory and installed by professional riggers by 9:00 AM the next morning. That's convenient.