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Gin Pole Transformer Removal

2026-07-11 · 17:53 UTC ·Bobsdecline - Lineman blogger ·1 min read

Brief

Bobsdecline (lineman blogger) demo video shows a hands-on tutorial using a Milwaukee M18 1 Ton Electric Chain Hoist to remove a sideline and safely lower a 650 lb transformer without a boom truck. The hoist was professionally shortened from 60 ft to 40 ft with Milwaukee approval and certification, reducing equipment needs, time, and crew strain.

Why it matters

Crew used a Milwaukee M18 1 Ton Electric Chain Hoist to dismantle a sideline and lower a 650 lb transformer on-site, avoiding use of their boom truck or off-road machines.

Key details

  • The hoist was professionally modified from a 60 ft chain to a 40 ft chain with Milwaukee's approval and the modification is certified; this was the crew's first field use despite the hoist being approved months earlier.
  • Author reports the hoist is expensive but delivers fast payback by saving equipment rental costs and reducing manual strain on crew members.
Source evidence

Hey Everyone!

The crew phoned me up wanting to try out the New (to us) Milwaukee 1 Ton Hoist. Their job was to dismantle a sideline and drop a 650 lbs. transformer without using their boom truck. While the hoist was approved a few months ago, this is our first time using it at an actual job location. It sure did make life easier! Not cheap but makes our money back fast not having to bring in off road machines or ruin our guys shoulders.

I should mention, this is not sponsored. We bought this product and had it modified from a 60ft to a 40 ft chain with Milwaukee's approval. Modifications were done professionally and have been certified.

😎Changing a transformer, Full video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xGE-BRfGjk&t

😎Milwaukee M18 1 Ton Electric Chain Hoist
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/products/9565

Be safe out there everyone! 👊🍻

Keep in mind my videos are to be used as guidelines only!
There are many different ways to preform the tasks shown in this videos.
Always adhere to your own company's policies and procedures.
This work should only be preformed only by those whom are both trained and authorized to do so! ***

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Channel: Bobsdecline - Lineman blogger
Published: 2026-07-11
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC7U08yZAl4