It's ok to beat the dead horse.
Didn't know about the reach version. Then the fork might end a foot into the porch. Might be possible. I'll check to see if they offer something like that.
I've done the furniture dolly thing. The heavier the object, the less fun it is to move. Over 300lbs, it's doable, but very taxing for me, especially over paving bricks.
Still looking into a rental. Also contemplating crazy thoughts of buying used, using it, and selling it. I have utterly no room for a forklift, so I'd have to get rid of it shortly after using it. I know nothing about buying or selling used forklifts, so that would be a stretch for me. Wouldn't want to get stuck with one that was a basket case.