Best 2/4 Post Lifts

[TNottingham]

We are building a 51X56 quonset building.

We have many 1500 pickup trucks, and four 1 ton trucks, and many trailers.
I would like to get a lift that is very versatile, heavy duty, and not to pricey off course.

We also do all of our own tire changing/repair, so i wasn't sure if a 4 post lift would work in my favor or not?
- Thanks

 

[HIRISC]

If you need it primarily for working on vehicles (vs storage) and you do a lot of tire removal, then a 2 post is definitely the way to go.

I'm biased, but Bend Pak is a great brand for 2 posts, as is Rotary & Mohawk.

 

[krooser]

With those heavy vehicles would you trust a cheap Chinese lift with your life? This is no time to buy the cheapest product...

 

[TNottingham]

I don't want some thing cheap, but I don't want to break the bank for the sticker on the side either.... lol

 

[SteveU]

I think a Mohawk System 1 10,000 lb 2 post lift would work well for everything you have. I have one & have had everything you mentioned on mine, works like a champ They are a bit pricey (between 5-6K) new but with all the dealer closings you might be able to find a good one used. If you are going to be lifting 1 ton trucks frequently I would rather have something like a Mohawk than a lighter duty lift. If all you were doing was smaller cars the smaller lift might work but I don't like having a 7000+ lb vehicle overhead with anything lighter than I have. You can do a search for Mohawk & Oldcarguy, he has a very useful comparison of different 2 post lifts. Take care & good luck with whatever you decide to get.

 

[Shadowdog500]

I think a Mohawk System 1 10,000 lb 2 post lift would work well for everything you have. I have one & have had everything you mentioned on mine, works like a champ They are a bit pricey (between 5-6K) new but with all the dealer closings you might be able to find a good one used.

Yesterday I was quoted $6,500 for a Mohawk System 1. That was delivered, installed, and included all of the different truck extensions. Based on your experience does that sound about right? I live in Southern New Jersey, and the distributor is close to New York City.

Chris

 

[HIRISC]

Yesterday I was quoted $6,500 for a Mohawk System 1. That was delivered, installed, and included all of the different truck extensions. Based on your experience does that sound about right? I live in Southern New Jersey, and the distributor is close to New York City.

Chris

For reference:
http://www.mohawklifts.com/gov/gov_pricing/2post.php

That's contract Govt. pricing $6137 delivered (assuming not installed)

Nice lift..

 

[swharris]

For the heavy trucks make sure you get a symmetrical lift. I've heard of bending problems with heavy trucks on asymmetrical lifts.

 

[SteveU]

Yesterday I was quoted $6,500 for a Mohawk System 1. That was delivered, installed, and included all of the different truck extensions. Based on your experience does that sound about right? I live in Southern New Jersey, and the distributor is close to New York City.

Chris

I got mine in 2008 & it was about 5200 if I remember right. When I bought mine they said they had 2 in stock at that price but the next shipment was going to be more due to steel prices soaring at the time. I bought the optional weight gauge, not so much because I was worried about overloading it but more out of curiosity of what the different vehicles I was lifting weighed. That is probably about right, the extensions are nice & I even use the shorter ones on my car. I did a lot of research, reading & asking questions before buying & came to the conclusion that it was a once in a lifetime purchase so decided to go for broke & get the one that would do WHATEVER I or my buddies wanted to work on and haven't regretted it for a minute. I bought a flat rate manual about the same time as the lift & the amount of labor I have been able to save working on my own vehicles has about paid for the lift & that's not counting the work I have done for others or buddies have done on it. With a 1 ton dually on it you get some movement horsing on tight fasteners but I am still comfortable being under it where I wouldn't be with the same vehicle on a lift made from 1/3 the steel.

 

[SteveU]

For the heavy trucks make sure you get a symmetrical lift. I've heard of bending problems with heavy trucks on asymmetrical lifts.

The System 1 is a symmetrical lift

 

[Shadowdog500]

Thanks for the info. I found your old posts when you were thinking about getting a Mohawk, as well as the install photos. I'm in about the same boat that you were. I have had some big diesel trucks and 30' trailers in my past and I dont want to limit myself to what I can lift. A couple of friends and neighbors still have big trucks, that I know will be on the lift. One has a big truck that he keeps loaded for his RV repair business so I am definately getting the built in scale to make sure it is not over 10,000lb.

The concrete will be poured in April-May so I guess I will be getting the lift in June or July. Ill ask more questions then, I think I hijacked this thread enough allready.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[sberry]

I ponied up for the Mohawk too as I lift all kinds of awkward stuff.

 

[competition]

Shadowdog
I may interested in one too. What is the name of the distributor near nyc?

 

[brownbagg]

best lift, mohawk or rotary, but you going pay out the azz for them. Good lift that do everything you want, good price, bend pak

 

[Shadowdog500]

Shadowdog
I may interested in one too. What is the name of the distributor near nyc?

PM sent.

Chris

 

[Nealcrenshaw]

I've been keeping my eye on this one, It's about 15' with 15,ooo# Cap.
assuming you have the height its not bad @ only $3100

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TP-XL-15OH&Show=TechSpecs

 

[fordcragar]

I have a couple of Rotary 9000 lb lifts that were used in a tire shop for five years before I got them. They work great, the tire shop closed and all of the equipment was sold. I paid $2000 each, installed.

 

[i4ni]

I may have some used 9000# Rotarys I'll sell reasonable. I'll know tonite (WED)

 

[LWW]

I missed a 10k# used Mohawk for $1200 a couple of months ago and have been kicking myself ever since... I already have a Danmar 2 post and was really looking for a 4 post so I didn't jump on it when I had the chance... ;(

 

[Shadowdog500]

Shadowdog
I may interested in one too. What is the name of the distributor near nyc?

I dont know if you called the guy, but when I talked to him today he said he covers from Cape May to Albany, so he should cover your area.

FYI. I asked about factory tours he said that the factory loves giving tours. If you live in the area, you may want to take a tour.

Chris