Posted By Robert K Lewis Sometimes the best advice can that from the elephant wanting to get to the top of the oak tree - Sit on the acorn and wait for it to grow. In other words if it is possible wait and don't rush into the first and obvious solution. No doubt everyone is running around looking for the biggest piece of kit on site and giving it a try! Depending on all the condition you will be looking at the use of cranes and winches to bring the plant back into service. The key is to plan, the matter of slings v chains will be dealt with once you have an assessment of the loading that will be faced. I think a no comment is best from me on this choice. Bob

Posted By alex mccreadie Mark You have set yourself a difficult task. Forget cranes and their chains and slings the crane and its equipment are designed and tested to lift not tow. After very recent experience (TODAY)I would suggest you look about for a Heavy Recovery Company in the Area and ask their help and assistance. Any reputable company in the area would be happy to come and view your potential problem areas and suggest the best recovery method. They would also probably give you preferential treatment with keen prices if they were to become your preferred supplier for the duration of the site. You will save time and money and headaches by calling in the experts rather than allowing on site recovery methods to take place. There is also less chance of further damage being caused to the equipment and the environment.