4 post lift: Backyard Buddy or Rotary(revolution)?

[reddart]

Sorry if this is discussed elsewhere...

I've narrowed down my selection of a 4 post lift to Backyard buddy, or Rotary (revolution). Does anyone know what the key differences are?

 

[ChucksCrib]

BYB's big selling point is the fact that the post locking mechanisms slide over the post with a collar type operation where as most of the others....the post are channeled out for the locking mechanism.

I'm not to familiar with the rotatry unit but a couple close up pics will clear that question up for ya.

 

[Hartz]

Some info to get you started:

http://www.nwtbirds.com/lifts compared.htm

If you need any pics or details on the Rotary - give me a shout. I've had mine for about 2 months now and don't know how I ever lived without it.

 

[ChucksCrib]

Wow Great info Hartz

 

[Hartz]

I think I actually got that link from this site when I started my own search many moons ago. If not from here, than from some other site - I can't possibly begin to take credit for any of it.

 

[ChucksCrib]

I think I actually got that link from this site when I started my own search many moons ago. If not from here, than from some other site - I can't possibly begin to take credit for any of it.

You thief

 

[Hartz]

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[SSAAHemiFan]

I looked at both in person and both are well made but I went with the backyard buddy for these reasons.

- I feel the column over post design is superior to a c-channel type design. Not such a big deal if you plan to bolt the lift down, but on a roll around definately.

- The BB has a superior lock design, notches cut into the posts and out in the open and easy to verify there integrity. The rotary has internal locks that are adjustable (with a large nut on top) and very hard to see visually.

- The ramps were 2 pieces of c-channel welded to a piece of plate, the rotary ones were formed.

You cannot go wrong with either choice but with the money being so close I feel the BB is a better manufactured and engineered piece.

 

[reddart]

Thanks for the info...I plan on having casters on mine ro roll around too.

 

[DARK AGE 53]

I've owned a four post Backyard Buddy for six years, I give it .