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OK, random question I know

Getting some racking for the workshop to store the spare transmissions and engines I have. Figure the heaviest lump I have got is a spare autobox for Gunther, way heavier than an engine I reckon.

Anyway, anyone know the approximate weight so i can spec the shelving?

Cheers,

MM

no, but I wouldnt have though a box weighs more than a lump. I can pick a box up easy enough , and with an auto I dont think theres much difference, and the converter comes off so....
watch 15 replies giving wet weights etc etc
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Not sure of the weight.But its the heaviest gearbox i have ever lifted.

about 90Kg, way heavier than the manual box (and heavier than a bare wbx) and don't believe any of those ads that say shelf will support 150Kg evenly distributed

Thanks team (thought you might have a fair idea Aidan)

Know what you mean about the 150kg stuff!! Going for shelving with a 350kg limit so should have a bit of leeway.

I reckon the auto is heavier than a block on the basis I can only shove it not lift it, whereas I can carry a block (just about )

Now have 2 x WBX, 1 x 090, 1 x 1600 Aircooled & 3 rib box, just about to collect 2 x 2000 T4, , thats the downside of doing a bay as well (that came with th wrong engine), still - fancied rebuilding a few Aircooled's having done the WBX should be a piece of cake

Cheers,

MM

Aiden, what does a manuasl box weigh? Me was thinking as opposed to a diesel lump not the fairy fools fuel unit
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4 speed shade under 40Kg 5 speed under 50Kg syncro front diff 35Kg with VC in it

Ta for that Aiden
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