What Lifts Are Made In USA?

[Chris05gto]

I was wondering what (4 post) lifts are made in the US?

 

[SILVERPLATE]

Certain models:

http://www.superlifts.com/

 

[gtoblade]

http://www.allamericanlifts.com/

They claim ALL American parts and steel made in USA! Havent dealt with them but maybe should have.

 

[G-force]

Does this belong in garage gallery???

 

[Chris05gto]

Does this belong in garage gallery???

Moderators please put this in the proper category. Thanks

 

[benjamming]

I thought that Bendpak was?

Edit: http://www.bendpak.com/company/manufacturing/

"At BendPak, we ensure that our offshore manufacturing is no different in approach, standards, quality, inspection or packaging from our domestic production."

 

[dant]

Hunter, Rotary

 

[Spaggs]

Get a Mohawk. It's really stout. I've had one for 16 yrs in my home garage with lots of use and love it. It costs a little more, but I feel safe when I'm under it.

Spaggs

 

[riskyvt]

http://www.allamericanlifts.com/

They claim ALL American parts and steel made in USA! Havent dealt with them but maybe should have.

I've got one from these guys....a 4-poster rated at 8,000lbs. Nice quality, solid locking system, free-standing, portable if using the wheel kit...I bought it just before their re-organization.

 

[Driveswifecrazy]

I was wondering what (4 post) lifts are made in the US?

Backyard Buddy is made in the USA, its a very nice lift.

 

[MotoDave]

Bendpak/Ranger are made about 15 miles north of me in Santa Paula, CA.

 

[mangomadness]

http://www.allamericanlifts.com/

They claim ALL American parts and steel made in USA! Havent dealt with them but maybe should have.

I also bought one from these guys and have been very happy with the quality .

 

[Jpfreak33]

If your looking for 100% USA Made, just look for a really expensive one that probably isn't worth what they are asking for it

 

[Driveswifecrazy]

If your looking for 100% USA Made, just look for a really expensive one that probably isn't worth what they are asking for it

When it comes to lifts, you get what you pay for!

 

[ixlr8]

I was wondering what (4 post) lifts are made in the US?

Do you just want made in USA, or made in USA and ALI certified?

 

[shawman]

A good friend of mine just bought a 4 post bend-pak 2 months ago, came in boxes marked made in China. He's not real happy about the way it tends to bind up at times. It was installed by a factory tech.

 

[brmbollie]

Any feed back good or bad on Rotary?

Rohan

 

[svtride]

I have a Rotary 2 poster A10i-RA asymmetric with 10k lbs capacity. Made in Indiana. I use it for hobby activity. Installed it myself about 2 yrs ago. No issues so far. Love it. I have a Rotary 4 poster also but nothing beats the 2 poster when working on vehicles.
SVTRIDE

 

[blacksunshine]

I was wondering what (4 post) lifts are made in the US?

I have a Stinger ET lift. Made in America, and comes with a lifetime structural warranty.

http://www.stingerlifts.com/STANDARDFEATURES.HTM

I've since sold the house in the pictures, and it was in the contract that the lift DOES NOT STAY WITH THE HOUSE!!

Good luck!
-Greg

 

[brmbollie]

I have a Rotary 2 poster A10i-RA asymmetric with 10k lbs capacity. Made in Indiana. I use it for hobby activity. Installed it myself about 2 yrs ago. No issues so far. Love it. I have a Rotary 4 poster also but nothing beats the 2 poster when working on vehicles.
SVTRIDE

Thanks for the feedback SVTRIDE, anybody else?

 

[zr1nsx]

I have a Worth that is made in America. Texas if I remember correctly.

 

[HIRISC]

Bend Pak lifts are assembled in the USA. Their components are made offshore.

Superlifts is out of business to my knowledge. Edit: guess not (www.superlifts.com). I see 'made in USA' but that doesn't mean the steel is from the USA - just an FYI.

Mohawk make unbelievable lifts - that are complete overkill for any shop not lifting gigantic trucks. I believe they start at about $15K

Backyard Buddy - claim to us USA steel. I've asked for and have never received a certificate of origin for their lift materials proving their claim. They are not certified. Overpriced IMO.

Revolution - made by Rotary. A good, certified lift who's parts also come from offshore. A good alternative to Bend Pak if you don't value the adjustable width ramps or the air safety locks.

All my $.02

 

[FRANKIEWHIPIT]

Mohawk lifts are hands down the best in the business. Look at a 9,000lb Mohawk compared to any other 9-10,000lb lift, no cables, no overhead structure & a lifetime warranty on the hydraulic cylinders. I have had (3) in my shop since 1996 with only 1 motor failure.
That being said, I have had a bend pack in my home Garage for 7-8 years, it's not even close to being in the same league as Mohawk but for a weekend warrior or even a small side business it's fine. The only problem I have incurred (so far) is the hydraulic hose the travels from cylinder to cylinder - popped, I replaced it with a gates 2 wire braided hose & it's been fine

 

[Busted_Knuckles]

Ive got a 12k 4 post Challenger, Louisville, Ky, its got a Made in USA on it (very-very heavy built, unlike most of the competition). Ive knocked down and assembled other lifts for people two and four post, and Ive worked in several garages, seen/worked around quite a few lifts. Lifts vary wildly in the amount and thickness of steel and design. Just because they have similar weight rating, doesn't mean much. Kind of like saying a dodge horizon will carry 2 people, so does a 2010 corvette, past the point of both having 4 wheels, they don't share much in common, lifts are the same way. Some are really hoky with cables, and safeties, some are really stout and simple without cables. If you do some hands on shopping, you will see the differences.

IMO, Mohawk is the bomb, by design and quality of materials plus the thickness of materials. I bought a new one in 1986 was used commercially lifting parcel Vans 7 days a week until around 1995, and sold to a friend who owns his own garage (I bought a new 4 post at that time), its his main lift and right up to today, 2010 it still runs strong with ZERO! repairs, although one cylinder is starting to leak. If you can afford a Mohawk, do it.

 

[ket-tek]

Backyard Buddy - claim to use USA steel. I've asked for and have never received a certificate of origin for their lift materials proving their claim. They are not certified. Overpriced IMO.

Backyard Buddy is made in the USA, its a very nice lift.

When I talked to BYB, they told me they use "North American" steel and it is not from the USA. Though a nice lift, it does not fall into the category of a 100% USA lift as they lead one to believe..

Mohawk and Rotary are top tier lifts that cost a premium. If you can afford one, you will surely be happy with it.

 

[robertwhite]

Just thought guys that own an All American should know...... http://www.allamericanlifts.com/