My hydraulic lift is rated 2 ton at the shortest arm extension and 1 ton at the farthest. It handled a 331 Hemi with auto transmission attached. I didn't roll my truck away but turned the hoist 90 degrees and got the engine/trans on the ground quickly. Right now it's on two wheel skates if I need to shuffle it around the garage. If you buy,borrow, or rent a lift, get a reliable one...avoiding 'horrible fright' types. Used ones are not expensive, maybe $100-150. Likewise for engine stands, they run $40-60.
Dick Hultman
Pittsburgh, PA
46 WC & 57 FFPW