PoppyBill:
Do not underestimate the strength it will take to move the Yoder from the pallet to a solid floor. And, to move it to it's location on your patio or porch or where ever. I have the small one, the YS 480 and it also weighs quite a bit. One of the major reasons why I purchased this product is because it comes fully assembled on the pallet. When the FedEx truck pulled up they lowered the unit by lift to the street and moved it into the garage for me. Here's a picture of what you should expect only yours is the larger 640.
Taking off the tie down straps and plastic wrappings is relatively easy. Everything is packed inside under the lid. You can easily put that together or leave this out until you move it to its final location.
Here's a photo of the unit without the packaging sitting on the pallet.
We keep ours on the patio with a cover on it which I suggest that you purchase either from Yoder or Lowes. I got mine at Lowes. Here's a photo of the unit on the patio.
My son and a very sturdy friend of his moved this unit to the patio in the back of the house. Do not expect to roll this over grass, dirt or gravel. They lifted the unit and carried it. Wish I were young like that again.
Think where you want this because it only rolls on smooth surfaces.
Ed
