That looks like a good opportunity. 2800 pounds is a good lift, but there are lots of options available - depends on what resources you have in your area. I used to have a field mechanic from just down the road come and unload machines for me, I hade a farmer come over with a big tractor, I also know a guy with a little deck truck similar to what DavidR8 used - the point being that is a pretty easy lift.
The ubiquitous 2 ton engine cranes (I have one, it is great) in practical terms it is only good for 1000#, because when pulled into the 2T position it has a very small work envelope.
Have you got the power sorted out? 575-3 phase is not a big deal, but it will set you back if you are starting from scratch. It may be worth doing, because once you have the 3 phase and the 575v (which are separate issues, then it opens up a lot of opportunities. I added 575v capabilities when my first little mill showed up, I have since acquired 3 more 575v machines that were extremely in expensive (most any machine that is 575v is going to be a commercial class machine). Of course there are other good options instead of going to 575-3 phase, discussed at length here and else where.
As a first lathe, I'd be nervous because it likely needs some repair (which would require a lathe), and the top speed is pretty low (I use speeds up to 1200 quite a bit). However, you have the small lathe, and the two would compliment each other nicely.
I can't see any reasonable excuse not to get that into your shop ASAP!
What do you figure it weights?
