Bendpak HD9 - 110 vs. 220

[tomshep]

I have a friend that has an HD9 he is wanting to sell to get the narrow version. It has a 110 motor. It is about a year old in his garage and has probably been up and down 5 times at most. Basically, new.

I am getting ready to order an HD9 but was going to get the 220 motor.

Does anyone have any experience with the 110 vs. the 220 motor and how they perform in comparison?

Also, how much would you give for the 110 version knowing you would order the 220?

Tom

 

[Handyfarmer]

BendPak HD9 Four Post Lift – Motor Options
March 6th, 2011

This is probably the most common question when customers purchase our BendPak HD-9 Four Post Lift. Should I get a 220 Volt motor, or a 120 volt motor? What’s the difference?
Well, to begin with, the price is the same, so don’t worry about price. With price not being a consideration, the next factor to be concerned about is availability of power. What is currently available to you in your garage? If you have typical 120 volt AC household current available to you, then go with it. The 120 v option works just fine for the typical home / hobbyist garage.
If it won’t be a huge hassle or expense for you to run a new 220 volt circuit, or if you already have 220v available to you, then go with the 220v motor. First, it is more powerful. Expect it to raise about 20% quicker than the 120v option. Figure on about a 45 second lifting time for the 220v option, and about 55 seconds for the 120v option.
The 220v motor will also be more energy efficient, so if you are using it frequently, you will notice that you are saving electricity. But in a typical home / hobby application, you may only raise the car lift once or twice a week. In that situation, the savings in energy, or time is not a factor. In a commercial setting, where you are up and down, all day, every day, then go with the 220 volt option. You will save time, energy, and you would expect greater longevity out of the automotive lift. However, In a typical home hobby world, either motor should last you for decades, so don’t fret. http://www.asedeals.com/blog/bendpak-hd9-four-post-lift-motor-options.html

the other possibility is a smaller pump on the 120 volt, (less HP), thus raise slower.

I would buy it, if the price was good, and good savings.

The 220v motor will also be more energy efficient

the efficiency of the motor improvement , (I do not think you could ever tell the difference in the power bill),

 

[Norcal]

Watts are watts if the same size motor is used, power consumption is the same, if it was a one horsepower motor, 120 volts will be the easiest (110 & 220 are obsolete prewar voltages) but really depends on what a particular motors specs are, how long of a run & other things come into play.

 

[the GOAT]

If it's a deal breaker--and it shouldn't be--have your friend order the new one with a 220 power pack and swap them.

 

[ronr80]

I have the same hoist and run it on 220volts, not much diff between the 2 only thing is 120v is a little slower going up , get it , you will love it .

 

[Falcon67]

240v could - depending on the motor HP - use smaller wire vs 120V. It's quite possible the motor is designed to be wired for either voltage.

 

[ovilla]

I have the 220 version of their HD9-B (Extra wide Regular height and length). It forced me to have to run 220 to the garage but then also made it easy to buy a 220 welder and a 220 volt wheel balancer later on too. You'll be fine with either one and will be able to use it right away if you only have 110 in your garage today.

 

[nh_yota]

It sounds like they don't use the same motor for both configurations, otherwise performance and energy use would be the same.

 

[Mystic195]

They do not use the same motor for both configurations. If you are using the lift everyday you may notice a the 220v is slightly faster. The 110v is a little slower but it is not very noticeable. We sell a pretty even split of the 110v and 220v motors.

 

[joel]

I have the 120V version...works fine! Use correct wire gauge wire.

 

[ixlr8]

I have the 120v version, it is a little slower than the 220v version, which in my hobby garage situation is fine. Presently for power to my shop, I am running a 100ft extension cord from an outlet on my house. Depending on the source, recommendations are anywhere from a 20amp to 30amp breaker to power the 120v version. I have had no issues in 4 years running it off a 15amp breaker, as long as the air compressor doesn't run while I am raising the lift. I wouldn't pass up a good deal on a 120v version as long as the size of the lift fits your needs.

 

[sberry]

Agree, it doesn't matter. Wouldn't matter to me. If I had a poor whimpy service may be inclined to go 240. 120 only takes 1 panel space. The operation is only a few seconds difference.
Even in regular use there is no power saving advantage. Buy your buds, you save some, he gets to get a different model, there isn't any mechanical reason to hold out for a different motor.

 

[tomshep]

I appreciate the input. I will see how much he wants for it.

Tom

 

[ovilla]

Jump on the 110 for sure. You can always re-power it to 220 if it bothers you that much. Then you'll have a nice 110 motor to build a log splitter or do something else with.