Abstract: A disassembleable cradle for carrying internal combustion engines or the like is disclosed. The cradle includes two or more parallel bearers, each made, preferably of wood or plastics. Each bearer has two upright arms defining a U-shaped groove to receive a cushioning pad of a high-density material. The pad has a preferably U-shaped recess in its upper surface to receive an engine. The weight of the engine is borne edge-on by the pad, into which the engine settles somewhat, so that engines of different shapes can be accommodated. Longitudinal members are detachably received in lateral reesses in the bearers, which can be spaced therealong at any desired distance.

Abstract: A cradle for carrying an internal combustion engine or other equipment has at least two longitudinal connection members and at least two transversely extending bearers. Each of the bearers is made of a high-density high-strength compressible cushioning material such as multi-wall board. Each bearer has a pair of generally upwardly-extending edges which support, and in part define a space to receive, the engine or like equipment. Multiple cradles of this design are also included within the invention.