40x40x16 2 post hoist placement?

[Carter240]

Hey guys I’d love some input on placement of my hoist. I have 2 columns to support the ceiling/living quarters above to deal with. As well, a ~14x12 mezzanine will be at the very back on the right side. Left side will be a small wash bay/detailing area.

Now, I can move the posts apart to fit the hoist between them and utilize that space for the columns and the hoist, as well as move them front the back. I thought I wanted the hoist at the entrance but now I see the columns would kind of in the way.

My next plan was to move the columns toward the back 18’ from the wall and 22’ from the entrance and out the hoist in between. This would beat having 4 vertical posts in the way. Doing this would allow 3 cars to park in the centre bay with one on the hoist as I will be buying an extra tall lift (Bendpak 181” iirc). Is this a sound idea? Or should I just have the hoist smack dab in the middle and have 20’ bays front and back allowing doors to fully be opened?

List of cars to hoist and park include:
F350 (need cab removal possible as it’s inevitable)
Porsche Macan
Lexus GX470
Mercedes E class sedan

 

[BobnCO]

Yes move posts... or or.. use lift as structural post!!

 

[Spud McGee]

How long is the F350?
What sort of doors are on the building?

Keep in mind that roll up doors take up like 2' on the inside of the door. If you put the lift too close to the door, you wont be able to lift your long truck very high, because it'll hit the roll up door. Similar story with your mezzanine.

Figure out where you can put the truck to lift it as high as you want it. Then put your lift where it needs to be to work for the truck right there.

Those posts are gonna be a PITA. Put them too close to your lift and they will get in your way working on it. Move them too far apart, and now you cant fit a car on either of the other sides.