How to move and transport an 80 gallon compressor?

Just took a job on at home similiar.Found 1900's steps(4) piled in backyard on craigslist.Found a tombstone installer with boom truck.The two largest two steps were granite and marble landings 2 ftx4ft 9inches-est 1000 lbs each.Moved 7 miles with 2 guys.Installation $200 and lunch.Four hours work.I suggest compressor loaded on side in truck with rear 4 x4 thickness higher .(in rear closest cab.)Raise tailgate end with floor jack and 4x4 to pick up 2 inches.Put rollers made width of load from pvc ,copper,or steel scrap.Roll it slowly with helper to ground.It will take a helper to balance and long flat pry bar.Good luck as i recently looked at those compressors and decided to get 26 or 30 gallon upright for same reason,Finally stay clear of copper lines and fittings,Good luck.Joe