Ahh, ok - the one I'v been looking at was advertised beiing a 2008 model:
"john bean sol 3000"
But I think I'l go another route - I'm in europe as well so might even be worse getting hold of parts, I guess I'l try to fetch a "Stenhøj", "Koni", or a "Nausbaum" lift as I know they are quality...