Canadian MaxJax......eh?

[kool]

Hey members,

Really thinking alot of MaxJax and looking at everyone's pictures and reading their posts got me wanting one.

Where in Ontario Canada can I get one? My closest border crossing is Buffalo NY, Costco.ca tells me they can only get the 4-post from Dannmar and that's all for now unless it changes. If In Buffalo or close by, I can contact them and find more info.

Shipping from afar would be large.

Any ideas or tips??

Thanks

 

[Junkman]

Contact Gabe an Danmar, and he will give you the name of the Canadian Distributor. I don't know what type of hassle it would be for you to "import" it into Canada from the US yourself, but if it is doable, then have it delivered to a trucking terminal in Buffalo, and pick it up there and drive it home. I have recently heard of border crossing horror stories, so it will be up to you to decide how badly you want it, and how to get it. If it would make it easier for you to import a "used" one, I will give you mine, when you replace it with a new one. I live about 4 hours from the Buffalo border crossing. Just a thought.

 

[tonyvlx]

Canadian distributer
www.babco.ca

 

[Piper]

the last time I talked to Babco.ca they were selling lifts and had several places across Canada that were "free" shipping. Now to get the 4 post HD9 I wanted from Vancouver to Toronto it was $275 CAN which I thought was pretty good. I'd call them and see. I checked into the US thing and it was pretty even with exchange once you factor in the PITA factor. The nice thing about getting a lift from Babco is you only pay GST not PST as it's from out of province. That savings is pretty close to the exchange of CAN US. When you import from the US you must go to the Boarder office, give them original bill of sale, pay the GST and PST and then you're in. No time limit, etc so it's completely legit. I was 99% ready to pull the trigger on an HD9 but decided to go with a Mohawk which is available in Toronto -- nuther story...

P

 

[kool]

Thanks tonyvlx,
just talked to a nice girl @ Babco and is going to e-mail me a quote with info!!

Thanks also to Junkman and Piper, good info, will keep you guys posted.

Mario.

 

[kool]

Just was wondering, but haven't seen specific picture yet.

Does the lifting work with a cable or chain?

 

[BABCO]

Kool

The MaxJax is hydraulic, powered by a 110 volt pump. A hose is attached to each post from the power unit. We have the short video on using the lift on our website.
www.babco.ca/Products_bce-equip/Two-Post-Lifts/MaxJax

bruce
www.babco.ca

 

[tatra]

check princess auto..........saw one here locally for $2386.........gabe was excellent to deal with on mine and i paid at the low of 83 cents on the dollar..............no prob on delivery or customs............

 

[kool]

Just called Princess Auto and they're going to have one available in about a month. Price $2799.00 marked as Power Fist, but no pictures or specs as of yet.

I don't want to hold my breath on what thats going to be like.

Spent a lot of time here today reading and looking at most installs of their MaxJax and all positive feedback,easy install, good instructions, 2 1/2 hour install times, if parts are missing or damaged- quick happy resolves.

No p'd off buyers, thats great 'cause I'm one picky fellow I'm almost redy to order!

 

[BABCO]

Kool

I have done the home work for you, MaxJax from California to Buffalo is about $2,570.CDN
Plus going to Buffalo get it or hiring a trucking company & broker to pick up. Then you have GST/PST. Babco is $2,625. that includes $150 for freight out depending on your city, it might be an another $150?? That makes us $2,775 plus GST. If you get me the city you live in I'll get a freight rate. We do change the prices of the hobby lifts with the dollar. We know how you guys like to shop and compare. lol
I know Gabe very well and he is a great guy, but he is not as cute as the nice girls at babco. What do you bet my next call is from Gabe!

I do think the install time should be faster than 2.5 hours??

Bruce Buckborough

www.babco.ca

 

[tatra]

kool, the one i saw was a max jax at their panet road store her in winnipeg.............that was about a month or so ago.............btw, it was sold the day it was displayed and gone two days later.............godd luck on whatever you decide...........still haven't got to mine yet as other things have come up but am pleased with the responses and again have nothing but good things to say about gabe..............gotta say tho, those scissor lifts that the guys are installing below are interesting too.........

 

[Junkman]

Kool

I have done the home work for you, MaxJax from California to Buffalo is about $2,570.CDN
Plus going to Buffalo get it or hiring a trucking company & broker to pick up. Then you have GST/PST. Babco is $2,625. that includes $150 for freight out depending on your city, it might be an another $150?? That makes us $2,775 plus GST. If you get me the city you live in I'll get a freight rate. We do change the prices of the hobby lifts with the dollar. We know how you guys like to shop and compare. lol
I know Gabe very well and he is a great guy, but he is not as cute as the nice girls at babco. What do you bet my next call is from Gabe!

I do think the install time should be faster than 2.5 hours??

Bruce Buckborough

www.babco.ca

When I spoke to the girls at Babco, they told me that they were in love with Gabe, and that you were just an old fuddy duddy that roars like a lion, and eats like a pig...

 

[BABCO]

Junkman, who is the old fuddy duddy me or tatra?? I going with me as I am old enough to be there father. lol Lets see what they say on pay day! I even washed one of the girls car last week and fixed it yesterday.

Gabe has been in the lift business a long time. Several years ago he worked at BendPak
Got a good education. Not only is he a nice guy, but he knows what he is talking about. One of the smartest guys in the lift business that I know is Jeff from BendPak and I would put Gabe right up there. If i have a problem I can't fiquire out those are two people I turn too. Now I am going to have to buy both of them a larger hat.

But looks wise,its our girls. lol

 

[BABCO]

kool

Karlene told me you bought the MaxJax from her. I was surprised on the freight cost. Only an extra $90 including home delivery. I said about $2,775 and it was $ 2,715. I wish we could use that freight company for larger lifts. But they won't take them.

Thanks for the business!

Bruce
www.babco.ca

 

[kool]

kool

Karlene told me you bought the MaxJax from her. I was surprised on the freight cost. Only an extra $90 including home delivery. I said about $2,775 and it was $ 2,715. I wish we could use that freight company for larger lifts. But they won't take them.

Thanks for the business!

Bruce
www.babco.ca

Yeah, I have to call Karlene on Friday to confirm that it came in and some questions on delivery details.

Never talked to Gabe, yeah....sounds to be a nice guy, but I bet doesn't sound as nice as Karlene. Plus I would want her to get the commision......right?

Lots of good happy customers here with MaxJax that I feel I'm going to really like it.

Thanks
Mario

 

[BABCO]

Kool

Truck is leaving California tomorrow, so we will see it Monday. It will go out to you on the same day.
I will put a catalog in the lift for you, her picture is in the catalog. It says ""call today.
Way prettier than Gabe. To bad your not out here Friday's is short skirt day.
Karlene is a hard worker, a great employee and one of our top sales people.
We have been lucky to have good people working for us.

Thanks again!

Bruce
www.babco.ca

 

[Tech Guy]

Nice score Kool, you know you have to post pics when installed.

 

[kool]

Thanks Bruce,
How am I gonna get a flight out in this short time for Friday! lol

I'll have to post pictures for sure when it's up with and without the cars!
1956 Chev (avatar), 1964 VW, but will test with my 1996 Taurus (beater) JUST to be sure with my workmanship.

 

[kool]

Got my MaxJax delivered today

Thanks to Karlene for all the help, and Bruce that will be sending me a catalog in the mail soon......right?

I'll need a while to get it up and running, have a few other things on the go right now.

Will post pictures as soon as I can, going to re-read all MaxJax threads here to pick up any pointers on installations.

Let me know if anyone has any good ideas on post mounting or spacing.

Mario

 

[kool]

I haven't forgotten you guys.

Just been busy doing all kinds of other stuff but will "git'er done" soon.

Set the posts, just need to fill'er up, bleed the system and try out a car.
Thinking of showing the neighbour's kid how to change the oil.

Will post again when a car is on the lift.

Again special thanks to Karlene from Babco for excellent service and Bruce.

 

[Tech Guy]

Nice Pics there Kool. Just a thought after reading about Ezzie's problems with his lift. Is the 110 volt pump CSA or UL approved ? Maybe Bruce could answer that.

 

[boydsdodge]

10' ceiling 71 Challenger and 69 *******.
What lift am I looking at?

 

[kool]

My ceiling is 9.5' high.
Will soon post when I get my first car on the lift.

 

[BABCO]

The pictures look good Kool. The power units are CSA approved Tech Guy, we don't sell a lift that is not. My understanding of insurance is that if you don't have a CSA or C-Ul approved power unit and you have a fire, your not covered. Jeff from BendPak told me that they did a study on offshore power units and they just didn't work or last like the domestic. So saving a few bucks there was not worth it.

 

[Ezzie]

I'll weigh in here since I am now an "expert" on electrical safety certification of car lifts (at least in Ontario). It is not enough to have just a CSA approved motor on the hydraulic unit. The entire lift including all of the wire used, the switches, contactors, limit switches, etc. must all be either CSA or ULc approved and the grounding checked with a hi-pot test to satisfy the ESA inpection. There has to be a CSA label for the whole lift or if not, an ESA special inspection must be done once it is installed to satisfy the new ESA rules. If not, the homeowner, distributors, manufacturer (the whole supply chain) can all be subject to fines.

BTW, the US made Monarch hydraulic unit on my Complete Hydraulic lift has a Chinese made SPX-Stone motor on it that has a CSA approval label and reference# on it. That's not enough to satisfy ESA. What safety certs do the Max Jax units have?? I would expect your in the same situation as Complete Hydraulic and their Canadian distys.

 

[Tech Guy]

The pictures look good Kool. The power units are CSA approved Tech Guy, we don't sell a lift that is not. My understanding of insurance is that if you don't have a CSA or C-Ul approved power unit and you have a fire, your not covered. Jeff from BendPak told me that they did a study on offshore power units and they just didn't work or last like the domestic. So saving a few bucks there was not worth it.

Your are correct on the insurance issue and not being covered as the insurance company will just wash their hands of it leaving you on the hook. It appears Ezzie has some CSA labels but not enough to satisfy the local authorities.

 

[UPSHIFT]

I'll weigh in here since I am now an "expert" on electrical safety certification of car lifts (at least in Ontario). It is not enough to have just a CSA approved motor on the hydraulic unit. The entire lift including all of the wire used, the switches, contactors, limit switches, etc. must all be either CSA or ULc approved and the grounding checked with a hi-pot test to satisfy the ESA inpection. There has to be a CSA label for the whole lift or if not, an ESA special inspection must be done once it is installed to satisfy the new ESA rules. If not, the homeowner, distributors, manufacturer (the whole supply chain) can all be subject to fines.

BTW, the US made Monarch hydraulic unit on my Complete Hydraulic lift has a Chinese made SPX-Stone motor on it that has a CSA approval label and reference# on it. That's not enough to satisfy ESA. What safety certs do the Max Jax units have?? I would expect your in the same situation as Complete Hydraulic and their Canadian distys.

Ezzie,

The MaxJax uses a SPX Stone Hydraulics Power Unit that is top of the line in our Industry. The MaxJax Unit (Model AB-1480) conforms to: A.N.S.I./UL-201 CAN/CSA C22.2 No 68 and is Recognized by ALI/ETL.

Regards,
Gabe
Dannmar

 

[kool]

I just got a sales flyer in the mail from Princess Auto here in Hamilton Ontario.

They are currently selling Max Jax for $2799.99 Canadian. (plus taxes)

Just some info I wanted to share.

 

[Tech Guy]

Nice price.I will have to check my flyer as well