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Question about moving round metal grain bins

Mr.MEH
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Mr.MEH
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Question about moving round metal grain bins
5/3/2016 at 5:08 PM

Hello everyone. My wife and I run the Grim Acres Scare Away Cancer Halloween Yard Haunt and Maze Event located south of Kemnay, MB. I have a question about moving grain bins. The farmer who owns the field adjacent to ours has never used the bins, and is willing to let us have them so we can use them as storage and a warming shack. How would one be able to move them? The spot we are looking to relocate them to is about 500 feet away, and the easiest way to go would be to take down some fencing and bring them straight to where they need to be. We can't really afford to pay for the moving,as we already spent $8000 of our own money on our concessions and staff shed ( we don't take any money back from the donations we receive to pay for anything either), so we need to find an economical way to do it. Any suggestions on companies who might be willing to lend a hand and equipment? Two of the bins are about 25-30 feet high, and maybe 20 across, and the biggest is about 30 feet across. Any help or info would be appreciated.
Edited by admin, 2016-05-04 10:52:32. Reason: contact info in post
Brenda..
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Behlen
5/3/2016 at 6:44 PM

I would call Behlen Industries on Douglas St. 728-1188.
They deal in moving bins across the country. Ask for logistics.

Make sure you explain the reason why, not bad company.

(yes I worked there for 22 years, but not now)

Edited by Brenda, 2016-05-03 18:45:34
thecdnmole
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Local business or skid
5/4/2016 at 7:04 AM

Try the local Coop or Ag retailer near you as some of them sell bins to farmers and may have a bin moving trailer. These are bigger bins then I thought they would be. If only moving 500', you could get a couple logs and lift the bin, put two logs under, brace them so they stay apart and just drag them to your spot. We moved a couple buildings the size of two car garages this way over a mile back when I farmed.
kevin89
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kevin89
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from past experience..
5/4/2016 at 10:44 AM

having built bins myself during a couple summers in university, they would likely need to get a bin crane, which looks like a grain auger, hook it up to a tractor with hydraulics and lift the bin up, it would likely have to be split from the base before moving it unless its just a wood floor. then it can be moved wherever you want. but as above posters mentioned, get into contact with someone who sells/constructs grain bins and they would be able to point you in the right direction.
Irie Mon
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Irie Mon
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Just Don't Get These Guys
5/4/2016 at 11:43 AM

Just don't get theses guys pictured to the right!!
LOL
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5/4/2016 at 11:54 AM

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5/4/2016 at 2:03 PM

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Company
5/4/2016 at 8:08 PM

Irie Mon said "Just don't get theses guys pictured to the right!!
LOL "

The ironic part is the company hauling the grain bin that hit the bridge on the 110 highway is owned by Behlen Industries which was mentioned in this discussion.

Edited by The_Young_Man, 2016-05-04 20:08:51
Irie Mon
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To Be Fair
5/4/2016 at 8:48 PM

I know one of the drivers involved in that accident and I understand the company had all the permits and papers needed to transport that bin. It was a mistake by Manitoba Highways as to the height of the bridge. Just thought it was the right moment to lighten the day's stresses.

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Brenda..

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Behlen

5/4/2016 at 9:06 PM

The_Young_Man said "

Irie Mon said "Just don't get theses guys pictured to the right!!
LOL "

The ironic part is the company hauling the grain bin that hit the bridge on the 110 highway is owned by Behlen Industries which was mentioned in this discussion.

Edited by The_Young_Man, 2016-05-04 20:08:51"

That is not a Behlen Bin. I was still working there at the time and remember the incident. The ribs on the bin are different than Behlen's.

Edited by Brenda, 2016-05-04 21:09:59

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original story
5/4/2016 at 9:16 PM

http://www.brandonsun.com/breaking-news/Grain-bin-crushed-under-bridge-280088012.html?thx=:y
sprinter
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sprinter
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moving a bin
5/4/2016 at 9:16 PM

Get a bin crane and a tractor for 500 feet.
Pretty simple operation.

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Your right...

5/4/2016 at 9:27 PM

Brenda said "

The_Young_Man said "

Irie Mon said "Just don't get theses guys pictured to the right!!
LOL "

The ironic part is the company hauling the grain bin that hit the bridge on the 110 highway is owned by Behlen Industries which was mentioned in this discussion.

Edited by The_Young_Man, 2016-05-04 20:08:51"

That is not a Behlen Bin. I was still working there at the time and remember the incident. The ribs on the bin are different than Behlen's.

Edited by Brenda, 2016-05-04 21:09:59"

But the company hauling the bin and the bin itself is from merdian manufacturing from winkler which is part of the Westman Group of companies. Westman group of companies also owns behlen industies and the company hauling the bins that day also haul the behlen bins.

Edited by The_Young_Man, 2016-05-04 21:29:24

Brenda..
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yes

5/4/2016 at 9:52 PM

The_Young_Man said "

Brenda said "

The_Young_Man said "

Irie Mon said "Just don't get theses guys pictured to the right!!
LOL "

The ironic part is the company hauling the grain bin that hit the bridge on the 110 highway is owned by Behlen Industries which was mentioned in this discussion.

Edited by The_Young_Man, 2016-05-04 20:08:51"

That is not a Behlen Bin. I was still working there at the time and remember the incident. The ribs on the bin are different than Behlen's.

Edited by Brenda, 2016-05-04 21:09:59"

But the company hauling the bin and the bin itself is from merdian manufacturing from winkler which is part of the Westman Group of companies. Westman group of companies also owns behlen industies and the company hauling the bins that day also haul the behlen bins.

Edited by The_Young_Man, 2016-05-04 21:29:24"

It is a Meridian bin, not Behlen. All of the Westman Group of Companies are run independently. That is why there is a ton of lay offs at Behlen and not other divisions.

MrB**Sorry to sidetrack your thread. I would still call a company like Behlen, who deals with this. One of their divisions where sole sponsors this year in Alberta for a huge curling Slam event. So asking / telling them what you are doing and why - you never know, they might offer to do it for free, give a donation? They have 29 distribution centers across Canada, have hundreds of employees, you may even know some of them....ya just never know.

Good Luck!

Edited by Brenda, 2016-05-04 21:53:03

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5/5/2016 at 9:49 AM

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JTL
5/5/2016 at 2:10 PM

JTL industries was the company that had a bin hit the bridge on 110. They are no way affiliated with Behlen or Meridian. They operate independently out of the new Cancade site on hwy 1 and 270. The accident was 100% MIT's fault as the move was permitted. With that being said, Meridian also hit the bridge just north of Minnedosa yesterday - accidents happen. If you are still needing your bins moved, give Behlen or JTL a call as they're both located in Brandon or Meridian out of Winkler if paying for the travel is an option. If your bins are a flat bottom bin, you may need a crane. Hope that helps a little bit