Machinery over 1 tonneFactory machinery to container storage
Forklifts, flatbed trucks and a planned route from the workshop floor to JB container storage.
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Safes, machinery, stone and difficult access. Explore 41 real JB projects from Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne, showing the loads and planning behind specialist moves.
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41 projects
Machinery over 1 tonne
Heavy liftingMelbourne tree relocation with gantries
Heavy tree relocation to the rear of a Melbourne property, planned with a site visit, gantries and four movers.
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Heavy lifting400 kg sandstone tabletop & delicate bench relocation
Fragile sandstone furniture moved from a Brisbane house to a commercial warehouse, with glued joins, central reinforcement, controlled turning and edge protection.
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CommercialLaboratory, office & warehouse relocation
A Brisbane commercial relocation combining laboratory cabinets, stainless steel benches, instruments, office workstations, meeting furniture and warehouse equipment.
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CommercialBrisbane aluminium factory & warehouse relocation
A Brisbane business move involving workshop machinery, long-stock storage, sheet materials, workbenches, tools and packed contents.
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2.5 tonnes · 4 movers2.5-tonne boat in a heritage building
A boat with its motor inside, handled by four JB movers using a forklift, gantry and floor protection in a Gold Coast heritage building.
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1.8 tonnes1.8-tonne warehouse boat extraction
Four specialists, one full day and custom supports to angle a 1.8-tonne boat through a restricted warehouse exit.
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1.5 tonnes1.5-tonne coffee kiosk relocation
A 1.5-tonne coffee kiosk relocated with supported loading, transport restraints and careful placement.
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1 tonne + 400 kgOne-tonne & 400 kg safe relocation
A one-tonne safe and a 400 kg safe moved from Dee Why to a Palm Beach garage, with specialist safe-moving equipment and a steep driveway to manage.
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1 tonne eachThree one-tonne brewing vessels
Three brewing vessels, each weighing one tonne, relocated from Mona Vale to Brookvale. JB prepared the access route, protected the venue and coordinated pallet handling with a HIAB-equipped truck.
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400 kg400 kg gelato fridge over stairs
A 400 kg display fridge moved down three flights of stairs, then raised over a bench into a restricted commercial service area. Stair handling and final placement needed separate equipment stages.
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700 kg700 kg glass arcade machine
JB handled a 700 kg glass arcade machine through difficult stair access using protective materials, mechanical load control and a three-person specialist crew.
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250 kgCommercial fridge through a window
When a 250 kg commercial refrigerator would not fit through the doorway, JB planned a window entry in Glebe with traffic control, custom MDF casing and protection around a marble counter.
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250 kgMarble coffee table stair delivery
A pre-job inspection shaped the stair delivery of a 250 kg marble coffee table in Bondi. Two specialists used property protection and a stair climber to complete the access route.
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600 kg600 kg dental machine installation
600 kg total, delivered in two sections: a 200 kg base and a 400 kg top. JB coordinated low-vibration transport and supported alignment with a tail-lift truck, trolley and counterweighted crane.
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250 kg250 kg ice bath stair delivery
JB removed the shipping crate and rebuilt the protection around a 250 kg ice bath before a controlled ascent of a long external staircase in Vaucluse.
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700 kg700 kg marble sculpture through a lift
A replacement lift was smaller than the building’s original lift. JB secured and mechanically tilted a 700 kg marble sculpture to negotiate the restricted opening, with lift technicians attending.
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500 kg500 kg machine down a stair ramp
A 500 kg commercial machine travelled down a restricted stepped route in Marrickville using a custom ramp, rollers, haul-back restraint and controlled lifting support.
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Specialist handlingFreestanding bath through protected stairs
JB handled a freestanding bath relocation with protective wrapping, specialist handling fixtures and a padded staircase, with the bath pictured inside the property.
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Specialist handlingLarge garden statue relocation
A tall garden figure wrapped in padded blankets, secured with straps and supported on a powered moving platform. The project photographs show courtyard handling and an inclined ramp transfer at the JB removalist truck.
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Specialist handlingLift machinery through a confined staircase
JB handled lift-shaft machinery on a tracked stair climber, using securing straps and coordinated handling within a confined staircase.
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Specialist handlingBronze sculptures to Vaucluse
JB relocated bronze sculptures from Versace to a Vaucluse house. Protective blankets, foam padding, wrapping and specialist moving equipment formed part of handling the detailed figures and ornate pedestals.
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Specialist handlingBondi gym relocation over stairs
A complete commercial gym moved from Bondi over narrow external stairs to storage. JB handled heavy dumbbells, kettlebells, weight plates, cardio equipment and flooring, including truck loading, transport and storage unloading.
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250 kg250 kg bath over stairs
JB relocated a heavy bath over stairs with a three-person crew and specialist stair-climbing equipment. The bath was padded and secured for the handling stages.
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500 kg unitHeating equipment through tight access
Two removalists used two stair-climber types to move a 500 kg heating power unit and a separate water-heating vessel over stairs and through restricted doorway access at a Beverly Hills house.
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1,000+ pallets3M factory: 1,000+ pallets
A week-long 3M factory relocation involving more than 1,000 pallets, lathes over one tonne, a large crew and multiple trucks, with item-by-item equipment assessment, SWMS and site inductions.
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500 kg tables500 kg council tables and planters
Three-person delivery of a 500 kg metal council table-tennis table, with crane-truck handling and related examples of JB moving 500–700 kg planted pots across Sydney.
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4 t base + 1 t topMartin Place marble sculpture
A Sydney CBD commercial heavy lifting project: four-tonne and one-tonne marble sections, diamond-wire separation, specialist drilling, gantry handling and crating for Brisbane.
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500 kg500 kg marble table to a Bondi salon
Three movers delivered an 800 kg total crated load to a Bondi hair salon, uncrated and positioned the 500 kg marble table, then removed and disposed of the timber crate.
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300–500 kgCommercial printers over stairs
Four JB removalists relocated 300–500 kg commercial printers over stairs using two stair-climber types. Loading the printers onto the equipment was a particularly delicate stage.
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450 kg450 kg curved marble bench
JB relocated a 450 kg curved marble bench through a restricted stair route, with protective wrapping, a ramp and specialist stone-handling equipment.
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8-person spaEight-person spa through difficult access
Six JB removalists moved an eight-person spa down two flights with a turn, over a wall and through a bush path to its final position, using planned ramp arrangements.
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1.1 tonnes1.1-tonne pizza oven relocation
A new roller door prevented an upright exit for a 1,100 kg oven. Four JB crew custom-framed and tilted it, then returned it upright through tight access at the new Sydney Fish Market.
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Specialist handlingWarehouse machinery in two days
A two-day warehouse machinery relocation with six removalists, using trucks, forklifts, gantries, lifting slings and pallet jacks. The scope included a lathe, bandsaws, cabinets and specialist bench equipment.
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2 tonnes eachTwo-tonne marble statues over a fence
Marble statues valued at over $250,000 each relocated from Fendi Casa Sydney. JB lifted a forklift over the fence to complete the internal movement and final positioning.
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1 tonne · 7.5 mOne-tonne, 7.5-metre table installation
An eight-person crew used four scissor lifts, pallet jacks and a HIAB crane truck to position a 7.5-metre, one-tonne table on two stands, then level it over an uneven floor.
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1 tonneOne-tonne optical table installation
A three-person JB crew installed a one-tonne optical table at the University of Sydney using a HIAB truck and specialist indoor lifting equipment, adjusted its pneumatic supports and removed the crate in a half-day job.
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Specialist handling250 kg Pizza Oven: Narrow Stair Relocation
Two JB removalists moved a 250 kg pizza oven over very narrow stairs using a stair climber, then positioned it on the concrete slab of an outdoor kitchen.
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Specialist handlingStone Statues & Decorative Urn Relocation
A Sydney collection featuring carved guardian lions, a slender white statue and a tall decorative urn. See the distinctive stonework and close-up preparation around the urn’s pedestal.
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Specialist handling1.5-Tonne Stone Sculpture Relocation Over Steps
A three-person crew relocated a 1.5-tonne carved stone piece through stepped residential access. Gantry lifting, hydraulic jacks and supported movement protected the stonework and its decorative base.
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Specialist handling250 kg Fridge Moved Upstairs with a Stair Climber in Sydney
A wrapped and secured 250 kg fridge moved upstairs with JB’s stair climber. The entrance ramp, appliance protection and complete stair route formed part of the handling arrangement.
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Plan the actual access in Melbourne
For Melbourne CBD, Docklands and Southbank, supply the actual dock, lift and tenancy route. Richmond, South Yarra and St Kilda enquiries should include stairs and restricted openings. For Dandenong, Sunshine and other commercial moves, list machine preparation, handling stages and delivery readiness separately.