Simply put, engine cranes are good for swaps where you plan on ditching or storing the old engine. You need to pick up a stand if you plan on doing any repairs, as the crane isn't suited for that.

Sometimes the repairs require the use of a service truck with a crane ... if you were to pick up a box off the ground. When you reach down to pick it up at your feet, you can lift more than ...

Engine hoists — frequently referred to as cherry pickers — are supremely useful tools for motor swaps, rebuilds, and various other jobs. They allow us to connect a crane to a car's engine and ...