I still resort to the tortoise approach to move into position in the line up more often than not.. on all fours and lift machine to move with my back.
When putting on legs.. stand machine on its back and put front legs on.. tilt forwards and prop back up with a bar stool to add back legs.
When moving cross the garden to the shed I rope in my daughter boyfriend to lift the heavy end.. he's so keen to make a good impression that he jumps at the chance to help