Top 5 Low Ceiling Car Lift's ?

[427HISS]

Back in about 2,006 I had a "Group Buy" for low ceiling two post car lifts and it went extremely well. Max Jax was just starting the sale for the market.They were very excited and we came to terms on what I would get for selling 3. 4, 5 etc. I sold so many that the sent me other products as well. lol
They continued our conversations after I asked buyers to take photo's of their garage before, bolting down and after shots and used them to post on their website.

A great friend of mine is 58 yrs old with a bad back and a creeper (my bro-in-law called mine, "a board on wheels. lol !) so he lays on a blanket. He works more on neighbors cars than his own. Anyway, he has 3 Pontiacs and he's building one for high performance. I spoke with Max Jax and they won't agree to a Group Buy, for some reason. They'll only do a 5% off, but I found a 15% sale from the last 1-2 years or so.

If,...I have a Group Buy and I get a great deal, I'll give it to my best bud.

Anyway, I'm looking for the top five or so, on two post low lifts for slandered ceilings.

 

[427HISS]

Back in about 2,006 I had a "Group Buy" for low ceiling two post car lifts and it went extremely well. Max Jax was just starting the sale for the market.They were very excited and we came to terms on what I would get for selling 3. 4, 5 etc. I sold so many that the sent me other products as well. lol
They continued our conversations after I asked buyers to take photo's of their garage before, bolting down and after shots and used them to post on their website.

A great friend of mine is 58 yrs old with a bad back and a creeper (my bro-in-law called mine, "a board on wheels. lol !) so he lays on a blanket. He works more on neighbors cars than his own. Anyway, he has 3 Pontiacs and he's building one for high performance. I spoke with Max Jax and they won't agree to a Group Buy, for some reason. They'll only do a 5% off, but I found a 15% sale from the last 1-2 years or so.

If,...I have a Group Buy and I get a great deal, I'll give it to my best bud.

Anyway, I'm looking for the top five or so, on two post low lifts for slandered ceilings.

How is the "Wrenchers" lift ?

 

[AC-WC]

I'm biased but...
1) Triumph C7000 ($2899)
2) Max Jax ($3895)
3) AMGO, Atlas make several versions of low lift scissor lifts ($1975-2800) depending on options, weight limits and styles. All of these lift ABOVE 2 ft.

 

[jonesg]

The devil in the details is the C7000 doesn't include shipping, which can be high as $600.
Max Jax can be delivered free by home depot and they will drop it right in your driveway.
Regardless, the C7000 is probably the better lift.

 

[AC-WC]

The devil in the details is the C7000 doesn't include shipping, which can be high as $600.
Max Jax can be delivered free by home depot and they will drop it right in your driveway.
Regardless, the C7000 is probably the better lift.

I got lucky, am close enough to one of the warehouses, 2 hrs drive to the Dayton, OH warehouse. So just gas <$100 and time.

 

[MikeC55]

I took a quick look; Amazon shows he C7000 for $3,345 including shipping. I was suprised that it lifts to 72" (6 feet). That's a full 2 feet more than MaxJax. But if installing in a garage with 8 foot ceiling, the extra lift won't do you much good (most passenger cars I've lifted come real close to ceiling at 4' lift).

 

[ejwan]

If I had the funds, I would like a mohawk A-7 or a system-1 (slightly taller ceiling) with inground hydraulic lines. Lifting to max height would be an issue in 8' ceiling garage.

 

[427HISS]

I took a quick look; Amazon shows he C7000 for $3,345 including shipping. I was suprised that it lifts to 72" (6 feet). That's a full 2 feet more than MaxJax. But if installing in a garage with 8 foot ceiling, the extra lift won't do you much good (most passenger cars I've lifted come real close to ceiling at 4' lift).

If I had thought of it, my Cobra is much smaller in height that most cars, so if I had cut out a rectangle about 8"X10" long for the rollbar, I could have used a full size lift, but...the columns are bigger than my Max Jax and a lot others in this category.

 

[427HISS]

If I had thought of it, my Cobra is much smaller in height that most cars, so if I had cut out a rectangle in the ceiling about 8"X10" long for the rollbar, I could have used a full size lift, but...the columns are bigger than my Max Jax and a lot others in this category. If I had a two stall garage the post size wouldn't matter.

Sorry for the double post. The administrator can delete this one.

 

[Homewrecker]

My Ceiling is about a foot short (11') to accommodate a clear floor lift so I went with a Peak Lift Model BP1000X rated to 10,000 lbs. The posts are about 9' tall. I'll never lift anywhere near that but it was cheaper than the 9000 lb model which wasn't on sale so it was a no-brainer in this case. I got it on sale for CDN $3595. I really like the single point lock release. No issues with it so far (knock on wood).

This is the same lift that AMGO puts their name on.

I was originally looking at the most recent version of the MaxJax but here it's really overpriced and costs more than a full sized lift. I'm glad I never went with this option.

 

[MikeC55]

It is strange. The Maxjax seems much less competitive at its currrent price.

 

[427HISS]

It is strange. The Maxjax seems much less competitive at its currrent price.

I agree on the Max Jax guys. It was and still is a high quality lift. I believe,...my ceiling is 9' 4" high.

And,....they wouldn't work with me on a Group Buy. If you my thread he gave me only 5% off but they had a sale a while back for 15% off ??? The salesman they have now is, to be nice, a jackass.

 

[427HISS]

Ok, although I'd prefer to get more action on this post, should I start a thread on a Group Buy or contact manufactures if they'd be interested ?

I don't know if we just want their short ceiling height or also include taller lifts ?

 

[427HISS]

My Ceiling is about a foot short (11') to accommodate a clear floor lift so I went with a Peak Lift Model BP1000X rated to 10,000 lbs. The posts are about 9' tall. I'll never lift anywhere near that but it was cheaper than the 9000 lb model which wasn't on sale so it was a no-brainer in this case. I got it on sale for CDN $3595. I really like the single point lock release. No issues with it so far (knock on wood).

This is the same lift that AMGO puts their name on.

I was originally looking at the most recent version of the MaxJax but here it's really overpriced and costs more than a full sized lift. I'm glad I never went with this option.

Now I've seen it all, a Golf Cart accessorily kit from Peak. lol, I'll bet they sell more than we tease them for it.

 

[427HISS]

My Ceiling is about a foot short (11') to accommodate a clear floor lift so I went with a Peak Lift Model BP1000X rated to 10,000 lbs. The posts are about 9' tall. I'll never lift anywhere near that but it was cheaper than the 9000 lb model which wasn't on sale so it was a no-brainer in this case. I got it on sale for CDN $3595. I really like the single point lock release. No issues with it so far (knock on wood).

This is the same lift that AMGO puts their name on.

I was originally looking at the most recent version of the MaxJax but here it's really overpriced and costs more than a full sized lift. I'm glad I never went with this option.

Where are their prices ?

 

[427HISS]

Hello guys ?

 

[jonesg]

I got lucky, am close enough to one of the warehouses, 2 hrs drive to the Dayton, OH warehouse. So just gas <$100 and time.

i'll pay $200 if you can drop one off for me in northern maine.

 

[jonesg]

I agree on the Max Jax guys. It was and still is a high quality lift. I believe,...my ceiling is 9' 4" high.

And,....they wouldn't work with me on a Group Buy. If you my thread he gave me only 5% off but they had a sale a while back for 15% off ??? The salesman they have now is, to be nice, a jackass.

you probably need to get past the salesman, write to the principle, everyone else is just an employee.
Ask if they want to submit a bid for x lifts.

 

[427HISS]

I don't know how to contact the owner, etc and not that same salesman ?

 

[AC-WC]

i'll pay $200 if you can drop one off for me in northern maine.

You funny

 

[427HISS]

You funny

I'll pay $300 I live in Nebraska.

 

[427HISS]

Is Wrenchers the same from BendPak ?

 

[427HISS]

Bump....

 

[427HISS]

I'm biased but...
1) Triumph C7000 ($2899)
2) Max Jax ($3895)
3) AMGO, Atlas make several versions of low lift scissor lifts ($1975-2800) depending on options, weight limits and styles. All of these lift ABOVE 2 ft.

Guys, I've been really sick, but I'm back. I watch the vids on the Triumph C7000 and I'm impressed. I thought it was strange in the video on their website where a buyer made a video, that he as 10" to 12" of concrete for each post ! ??? I don't know if that includes the original floor of I assume 4", but that much for a home owners garage, what he going to work on, a military tank

Anyway., here's the website and the video. https://liftswholesale.com/2-post/triumph-c7000-7000-lb-portable-2-post-lift/

 

[pelletman]

I don't know how to contact the owner, etc and not that same salesman ?

Go to LinkedIn, find the president and send an email and or letter to him

 

[AC-WC]

Guys, I've been really sick, but I'm back. I watch the vids on the Triumph C7000 and I'm impressed. I thought it was strange in the video on their website where a buyer made a video, that he as 10" to 12" of concrete for each post ! ??? I don't know if that includes the original floor of I assume 4", but that much for a home owners garage, what he going to work on, a military tank

Anyway., here's the website and the video. https://liftswholesale.com/2-post/triumph-c7000-7000-lb-portable-2-post-lift/

I did very similar to the video EXCEPT instead of 2 pads I did a single pad the width of the lift so 36"X120"X12" deep with fiberglass rebar and then cross tied into the surrounding concrete. It wasn't much more expensive and a lot easier vs cutting 2 holes.

 

[427HISS]

I did very similar to the video EXCEPT instead of 2 pads I did a single pad the width of the lift so 36"X120"X12" deep with fiberglass rebar and then cross tied into the surrounding concrete. It wasn't much more expensive and a lot easier vs cutting 2 holes.

That's fine, I'm just saying that 10" to 12" is way,...overdoing it.

Here is a long list of how deep does the concrete have to be for two post lifts. 4" to 6" is the rule of thumb. And that is for a mechanic shop etc. that for normal full size lifts.

how deep in concrete does a automotive shop have to have to carry the weight of two post car lifts - Google Search

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4.25"

Most residential or commercial foundations are strong enough to support a MaxJax lift. The minimum requirements is 2500-3000 PSI 4.25" thick concrete. Be sure to check your floor on the possibility of it being a post tension slab.

Concrete Requirements for a MaxJax Car Portable Two-Post Lift.

MaxJax Is The Patented Portable Two-Post Lift Designed To Fit In Your Garage Or Automotive Professional Shop.

www.maxjax.com

What is the minimum floor thickness for a 2 post lift?


Pre-Existing Minimum Floor Requirements:

TWO‐POST MODELS	MIN. THICKNESS	REINFORCEMENT
GP‐7 SERIES MODELS	4‐1/4"	#6 Rebar
XPR‐9 SERIES MODELS	4‐1/4"	#6 Rebar
XPR‐10 SERIES MODELS	4‐1/4"	#6 Rebar
XPR‐12 SERIES MODELS	6 1/2"	#6 Rebar

 

[427HISS]

Remember, all of this information is for full size shop lifts, and I included the info for MaxJax.

 

[AC-WC]

Yes, that info is correct for known existing floors that are all a single uniform pour. So if you're building a garage and can specify the thickness OR if you have confirmation of how it was poured and the strength then the above is perfect.

For retro fit's into concrete of unknown strength, thickness, multiple seams or cracks (I had all that) Bendpack also recommends what I did.

Scroll down to pg 5, 7 (table 2) calls out 12" for 7k lift, 9 and 10. Page 10 shows what I did.

https://www.bendpak.com/media/wysiwyg/pdf/Concrete-Slab-Footer-Recommendations-BENDPAK-2023-Version2-Rev._B.pdf

I probably would have been safe with just 6" but I wasn't about to take a chance and have to redo everything. It was right around $3400 for all cutting, removal, rebar and pour. It was too much for me to do by myself. I did babysit the guys when they came and was really glad i did. The concrete guy did NOT follow the Bendpak guidelines I sent him weeks in advance regarding the rebar and I made him go get significantly more rebar. 2 days and they were done. It would have taken me weeks to do the same on my schedule.

 

[427HISS]

Go to LinkedIn, find the president and send an email and or letter to him

LinkedIn ?

 

[AC-WC]

Linked in is a 'professional' Facebook. Similar features but not all the shenanigans of Facebook.
For me it's an OK way for me to stay in touch with former co-workers.
I despise all the other social media things as I'm not that type of person.