2 post car lift suggestions?

[Djstorm100]

My Dad's brithday and mine are 3 weeks apart and I'm looking at getting us a car lift for our birthdays. Biggest truck we have is a Chevy 2500. Most of it's work would be for routine maintenance on cars/trucks/ tractor/ mowers,etc.

Been looking at this Workhose, link below, does anyone have one of these?

http://www.asedeals.com/store/tuxedo-tp9kacx-two-post-asymmetric-auto-lift/

 

[493 scamp]

I looked at lifts for quite a while before settling on my Atlas. The Workhorse you are looking at has 2 individual locks to release to let it down. I worked at a shop that had one like that and hated it,so I made it a point to get a lift with single point release. It seems like a waste of time and might be dangerous walking to the other column to release the locks. What if the lift fails after you release one side and you are under the car? With a single point release you are at the power column with your hand on a cable operated release that has spring loaded locks that reengage when you let off. Watch the video on that link of the man walk over to release the other side.
Chevy 2500 would be doable,tractor?/mowers? may take some thought and added material to lift these.

 

[apollo11]

I'd scour craigslist.
That is how I got mine.

 

[lakeroadster]

There is a lot of piss poor designs being sold today.

Spend a little time on this site.... Automotive Lift Institute

And watch this video: Buyer Beware

 

[rburke65]

I got my used Mohawk off Craigslist. Very happy with it.

 

[Jlbc212]

This:

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-Apex-10-Plus

 

[apollo11]

2500.00 for that?
NFW

 

[Djstorm100]

single or dual safety releases doesn't bother me...when using dual, I don't walk under the lift but around

 

[lakeroadster]

single or dual safety releases doesn't bother me...when using dual, I don't walk under the lift but around

So you already have a lift... What type is it?

 

[Djstorm100]

So you already have a lift... What type is it?

No, when I worked for Honda.

 

[lakeroadster]

No, when I worked for Honda.

What Type and Brand of lifts did they have?

 

[CraigStu]

This:

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-Apex-10-Plus

I know nothing about that specific lift but i do know that in the DC area there are a lot of cobra owners who have bought from GregSmith. They are all happy.

 

[Patrobot]

I have a used 7k pound Challenger lift I picked up on CL last spring. It has been great, the asymmetrical arms are very helpful. The hydraulics are smooth and powerful and the construction is very robust

 

[brownbagg]

bend pak has dual locks too

 

[JoeBarns]

Crazy, but I was just doing research for this also. It was suggested to check out this site. https://sega-equipment.com/product-category/2-post-car-lifts/.

I'm doing more digging, but they seem like a great company.

 

[Falcon67]

All in that price ranger are similar I think. Mine is from Derek Weaver. I picked it up from the warehouse, under $1800 including Tx sales tax.

 

[bigdav160]

I wouldn't buy anything under 10k for lifting 3/4 ton trucks.

 

[Jlbc212]

I agree with bigdav160 ... don't get anything rated for less than 10,000 pounds to lift a 3/4 ton pickup.

 

[MixManSC]

If you want used - Columbia SC is not terribly far but you would need to come like, tomorrow.

Shop a block from me has about 14 lifts that is closing down.

They have three older AAA 9k ones for $1000 each
The others are all only one to 4 years old and look nearly new.
Several much larger 15 to 20k Bendpaks - no idea on price, I did not ask.
4 post Bendpak 18k - $5000
Two almost brand new Challenger E10 ones - $2000 each
One almost brand new Bendpak XPR-10AS - $2400

I was deciding between one of the Challengers on the Bendpak and have decided I'm going to get that Bendpak from him since it has the angled posts and can be configured for two different widths (I'm going to set it up wide - 10k plus extra width will make work on my H2 a little easier...). The guy that owns the place is also somewhat flexible on pricing too... Going to try and get him down to 2k on the one I want. Then I have to figure out how to take it apart and remove it. Right then and there.

 

[Falcon67]

Our one ton F350 DRW weighs 5800 on the scales lol. Nothing wrong with going to 10K

 

[Lopott]

I have a revolution and it works well with dual locks.

 

[gnxtc2]

I agree with bigdav160 ... don't get anything rated for less than 10,000 pounds to lift a 3/4 ton pickup.

Our one ton F350 DRW weighs 5800 on the scales lol. Nothing wrong with going to 10K

The problem with the 10k lifts, is not the weight capacity but arm reach. I have a Bendpak XPR-10 and also have a 2016 F350 DRW. To properly lift the truck, you need to place the arms under the radius arms and the front leaf mount on the rear leafs. The arms on a 10k lift don't reach. You need to move up to the 12k-18k lift range.

I called up Bendpak and they told me that I can swap out the arms on my lift with the rear arms from assymetrical lift. I don't feel like spending $1200 for four arms.

Billy T.
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[walrus]

The problem with the 10k lifts, is not the weight capacity but arm reach. I have a Bendpak XPR-10 and also have a 2016 F350 DRW. To properly lift the truck, you need to place the arms under the radius arms and the front leaf mount on the rear leafs. The arms on a 10k lift don't reach. You need to move up to the 12k-18k lift range.

I called up Bendpak and they told me that I can swap out the arms on my lift with the rear arms from assymetrical lift. I don't feel like spending $1200 for four arms.

Billy T.
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SPO10 Rotary with triple arms will reach my 13 GMC extended cab 8 foot bed, front cab mount on frame and rear leaf spring, its about 9 feet apart

 

[gnxtc2]

SPO10 Rotary with triple arms will reach my 13 GMC extended cab 8 foot bed, front cab mount on frame and rear leaf spring, its about 9 feet apart

Yea, the Bendpak arms reach my 1997 F250 SuperCab, 8' bed no problems. The issue is with crew cab, long bed trucks.

Billy T.
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[sreeb]

Did you get one? If so, how do you like it?

 

[woodanator]

I am searching online for comparisons and experience with the various car lifts available. I would appreciate any advice on particular brands and models. I will be raising a classic weighing over 5,000 lbs, maybe once a month to clean the underside and routine maintenance. Definitely 4-post with a caster option since I'm not going to be using it on a daily basis. One friend commented he liked Rotary better than Bendpak because the Bendpak he has requires a compressed air line. I'm going to research that more. If you know of any comparison websites other than those created by a manufacturer for marketing purposes, please let me know. I'm more interested in your personal experience and recommendations. Thanks car guys!

 

[59 wagon man]

go to the swap meets coming up at either Moultrie, atlanta or Daytona lots of show specials

 

[59 wagon man]

i've had a direct lift now for around 15 yrs 4 post with casters

 

[Bmwtie]

I have had my 10k atlas from Greg Smith for about 3-4 years and love it, use it every week. I also have a 8k 4 post for storage and love that one too.

I personally didn’t go with bendpak because I didn’t like that the word bend was in the name. Ha.

I had them shipped to work where we have forklifts, etc for offloading which made it smooth from a logistics perspective. Brought them home on the flatbed then brought a forklift home and that made it cake to put together.






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[Wraithman]

Mohawk lifts are the strongest and finest lifts available and of course most expensive. 25 yr warranty, 100% US made in NY. All 3/4" steel, huge 20x30" baseplates, forklift channel columns and no sheetmetal anywhere, no hoses, no cables and 1 overhead stainless steel line. The hydraulic cylinders are almost 4" across and all of them are ALI certified for 150%. Most are used by municipal garages and government. If you can find one on Craigslist (rare) grab it!

 

[woodanator]

Mohawk lifts are the strongest and finest lifts available and of course most expensive. 25 yr warranty, 100% US made in NY. All 3/4" steel, huge 20x30" baseplates, forklift channel columns and no sheetmetal anywhere, no hoses, no cables and 1 overhead stainless steel line. The hydraulic cylinders are almost 4" across and all of them are ALI certified for 150%. Most are used by municipal garages and government. If you can find one on Craigslist (rare) grab it!

Thank you very much for your reply. I heard about Mohawk lifts only good.

 

[aarcuda]

Mohawk lifts are the strongest and finest lifts available and of course most expensive. 25 yr warranty, 100% US made in NY. All 3/4" steel, huge 20x30" baseplates, forklift channel columns and no sheetmetal anywhere, no hoses, no cables and 1 overhead stainless steel line. The hydraulic cylinders are almost 4" across and all of them are ALI certified for 150%. Most are used by municipal garages and government. If you can find one on Craigslist (rare) grab it!

I agree! Those mohawk lifts are built tough. theres no way that column is gonna bend!

I have an older Ben Pearson LASO 7 lift that is built the same way. Thick steel forklift tracks instead of 1/8" think cold rolled steel!

I love my lift. Got it used for $1000 too.

 

[Diesel Dan]

My first two lifts were from Worth out of TX, the one I'm currently installing is a Bendpak xpr-10s-168. The Bendpak is ALI certified and the Worth was not, HOWEVER, IMO the Worth is 2x the lift the BP is.

Will try to do a install write up one of these days but basically if you don't need 3 stage arms and can wait I highly recommend a Worth.

 

[Ign]

My first two lifts were from Worth out of TX, the one I'm currently installing is a Bendpak xpr-10s-168. The Bendpak is ALI certified and the Worth was not, HOWEVER, IMO the Worth is 2x the lift the BP is.

Will try to do a install write up one of these days but basically if you don't need 3 stage arms and can wait I highly recommend a Worth.

Did you get rear 3 stage arms on a BP 10k? Or are you just referring to front?

I regularly have crew cabs on my BP, always 4wd, often oil burners, and I'm still alive (shrug)

 

[Diesel Dan]

Did you get rear 3 stage arms on a BP 10k? Or are you just referring to front?

I regularly have crew cabs on my BP, always 4wd, often oil burners, and I'm still alive (shrug)

The BP only has 3 stage fronts but that should be all I need. My little H-body is a short wheel base and it gets old rolling it back and forth to get both 2 stage arms under it.

The BP arms appear very HD but the columns, carriages, slide locks and base plate are LD compared to a Worth lift.

 

[cory58]

Got a Rotary 2-post last summer and love it. Would never stand under 5k lbs of steel supported by a Chinese lift. Just found out today that the better Challenger line is also made in the USA.


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[ManOnTheCouch]

Got a Rotary 2-post last summer and love it. Would never stand under 5k lbs of steel supported by a Chinese lift. Just found out today that the better Challenger line is also made in the USA.[/url]

This doesn't make sense. There are thousands of people using chinese made lifts daily, and you would never stand under one. ALI certifies hundreds of chinese made lifts, and you would never stand under one.

 

[Moparman390]

Buy a Rotary, I'm biased because I work for the parent company, but they are "Raised" (made) in Madison Indiana. We make lifts that can hold up an MRAP, one that will confidently hold your truck is no problem.

 

[toyoguy81]

I have a Challenger CL10. I bought it used and I love it. I only wanted Challenger due to the fact that's what we use at work. Installed it by myself with a friend. Cost me bottle of whiskey and 6 hours.