Engine stand or cradle

[Jack]

What would be better, engine cradle like this:


...or engine stand like this?



Any recommendations? Bearing in mind it's going to be holding a ~620lb V8 so a 1000lb frame should be more than man enough, of which there seem to be plenty around

[conza123]

Depends what u want to do, the stand is better for flipping engine upside down etc

[meritlover]

Stand.
Dont see any advantages with the cradle

[totalnova]

Stand

[Andy]

Stand every time

[Stuart]

If it's like the impala v8, then you'll need the mother of all stands.... I'd opt for a cradle until it's stripped right down then put it in a stand for underneath work

[Southie]

Here's a US site that advertises similar to what you've put RJ:
http://m.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-c...not%20provided

Uk equivalent seems okay for the money:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/1000lbs-Eng.../dp/B00P2KTEN2

[BRoadGhost]

Imo take the head off / on with engine in the bay; lower block & box down, detach box then you can wrestle with the block & roll it around without needing either!

[millworm]

Stand, we've has straight 6 dervs on the one at work and it's fine, just a beffy one. Cradle looks like it'd get in the way all the time.

[Jack]

Stand it is then