Pulling Engine From Van?

Is it possible to pull an engine from a van at a pick-a-part wrecking yard? I believe they only have large gantry-type engine cranes. Seems like it'd be a total PITA.
yep, my cousin and I pulled one out of an 84 van at the lol Pull A part marathon they had a couple years back, take the grille and radiator support off, unhook the mounts, crank her up a few inches and yank her forward until free.