How hard is it to load a 100lb cab?

[thisisntme]

I have never owned a heavy bass cab, but, I am thinking of getting a cheap used 4x10 (Peavey 410 TVX) that ends up coming in at ~96lbs. It has handles on the sides... Is this a feasible one man load in? Should I spend an extra $150 and buy a light cab like the rumble 4x10?

 

[buldog5151bass]

I had a 150 pound rig once - casters are your friend.

 

[ghostinthemach]

Some 100lb cabs are easier to move than others.
I’ll bet $ that my tilt-back Acoustic 2x15 is ‘easier’ to load than any 100lb 4x10 because of leverage.

 

[moogieotter]

96 pound 410s sound amazing. Worst case, get a $25 folding cart from Amazon.

 

[two fingers]

Yeah physics and ....junk..... being what it is, I found an 8-10 fridge easier to move than a heavy 4-10.

That being said, nice casters or a hand truck and you should be good to go.

Those Rumble cabs have a big fan base around here though.

What used cab are we talking about?

 

[voided3]

I used to own a ‘71 Orange 4x12 that I’m certain weighed at least 100 pounds. Albeit this was in high school, but I used to load it into an SUV and carry it up and down the basement stairs by myself. It’s doable, but as said, casters are your friend and be careful.

 

[4-fingers]

I had a 90 lb Genz Benz 4X10 that was a beast to load on my own. My Ampeg 8X10 is a dream compared to that old monster. I have two 2X10 cabs now as my main set up. Super easy to load, pack and move on a cart. I would investigate that route, used. Oh, and covers to avoid unnecessary damage. Good Luck!

 

[Plastalmonus]

I use a Mesa PH410 as my “small and transportable” cab. 96lb is easy if you lift correctly with your legs/hips and not your back.

 

[thisisntme]

Yeah physics and ....junk..... being what it is, I found an 8-10 fridge easier to move than a heavy 4-10.

That being said, nice casters or a hand truck and you should be good to go.

Those Rumble cabs have a big fan base around here though.

What used cab are we talking about?

Peavey 410 TVX

 

[fdeck]

I had a 150 pound rig once - casters are your friend.

Casters are your friend, along with a hatchback, wagon, or SUV, nearby parking, paved sidewalks and parking lots, elevators, band-mates, and living in a climate where it doesn't snow.

 

[petrus61]

Depends more on the dimensions than the weight, IME.

 

[5StringBlues]

Peavey 410 TVX

It's a pretty hefty amp to hump, due to the depth.


Not a bad cab, I lugged one around for about 10 years. Couldn't kill the damn thing.

 

[thisisntme]

It's a pretty hefty amp to hump, due to the depth.


Not a bad cab, I lugged one around for about 10 years. Couldn't kill the damn thing.

Do you have any experience with the rumble cab? How do you think it compares sound wise?

 

[StereoPlayer]

Had this since ‘73, still moving it....

150 lbs

 

[5StringBlues]

Do you have any experience with the rumble cab? How do you think it compares sound wise?

No experience there, sorry.



I would imagine the Rumble to be more mid friendly.


The Peavey had strong lows and good highs but seemed fairly scooped.

 

[TjMetalhead]

If you're gonna haul around a 100lbs+ cab be sure to have an adequately sized vehicle that can fit such a cabinet and have your band-mates or anyone help. They're 100% certified jerks if they don't. When I was 18 I had a SWR workingman 410, it was the best sounding 4x10 I ever owned. The only problem is it weighed 110lbs and none of my band-mates ever helped me with it. It was a pain in the ass to move that thing by myself. I sold it not long after I was kicked out. That band later on faltered a year later.

 

[Tnavis]

The thing with large cabs is that there will absolutely come a time when you have to 1. lift it by yourself. 2. have to carry it up several flights of steps. 3. realize you don't have a vehicle that it fits into. I agree, though, with what others have said. A 4x10 is somehow a more difficult beast to work with than a 6x10 or even an 8x10, and while I love having a pair of 2x12 cabs, I totally miss the built in wheels.

 

[chris_b]

I've had the lot: castors, dolly boards and sack trucks and in spite of all this moving equipment I still managed to permanently screw my back gigging 2 90lb cabs!

If I was given an 810 tomorrow I'd leave it on the side of the road. If you employ roadies, fine, if you don't, be sensible, be safe!

 

[catcauphonic]

A 100# 4×10 sounds like a 2 person job. Because of its mostly square shape, it has a lower center of gravity when needing lifting.

Also depends on where you'll be taking it. Casters aren't good for stairs, nor anywhere off road like a gravel driveway.

Strapped to a hand cart as suggested above would definitely help there (even going up stairs) plus reduce cosmetic wear on the cab's casters.

But I'd still shell out the extra $150 for lighter

 

[Zant]

I have never owned a heavy bass cab, but, I am thinking of getting a cheap used 4x10 (Peavey 410 TVX) that ends up coming in at ~96lbs. It has handles on the sides... Is this a feasible one man load in? Should I spend an extra $150 and buy a light cab like the rumble 4x10?

Spend 30 and by a dolly