Engine Crane/Hoist

[gtipping]

Now I have my donor it wont be long before I need to pull the engine and gearbox. Been looking at the cost of renting a Crane/hoist and it seems that it wont take much use to justify the cost of buying one.

I have seen plans for a couple of self made ones but it seems that the cost would still be in the region of £110.

On ebay there are cranes for £119

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-TON-FOLDING-HYDRAULIC-ENGINE-CRANE-HOIST-LIFT-NEW-/120551234986?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=i tem1c1169ddaa

So looking for some advice here

Do people rent ?
Is it worth building your own ?
Is the above good value or is it poor quality ?

Any other advice you have on the subject ?

Cheers
GT