Moving heavy hivesq

[TheFuzz]

I want to move some beehives around for upcoming Spring. Problem is, they're a bit heavy, even when I've got them down to a single super, and moving them is bad for my weak back. I'm having difficulty finding someone willing to give me a hand moving them.


What do you guys do?

[cao]

Sorry for you situation.  

Fortunately my cousin and I started keeping bees at the same time so if I need some help I can usually depend on him.  When the hives are smaller I can wrestle them around some.  I do have a couple of carts that are about the same height as my stands.  It makes it easier since I don't have to bend over much when moving them.

[Ben Framed]

Have you fellows seen this? I do not know if it will lift a complete hive, but it should be worth checking into. If I had a bad back and, or older I would seriously look into this further, in fact I need to look into this further even now.
I have mentioned this before.  Best to you. Phillip

https://youtu.be/9vWbygbyibA

I am editing to add this.
I just found another video with even another tool that should be very helpful to aging or physically impaired beekeepers. These tools look very promising, on the outside looking in.. What do you think? Wishing the best to all my fellow beekeepers who may be discouraged because of the physical inability to not be able to do what you once could have done without assistance. As my grandaddy use to say, "If there is a will, there is a way"
Phillip

https://youtu.be/zQKpplSwS3A

[Sputnik]

My beekeeper friend is a retired NFL linebacker. Real good at lifting and toting.