Hypothetical lift question

[Splinter]

My shed has a 10' ceiling height. I know that Rotary makes a 2 post lift that will fit in there, but I got to thinking today, and here's the epiphany:

Basically, if I install the lift to where the columns are centered between the trusses (7' 6" OC), I could install a taller lift and use the additional height as long as the passenger compartment of the vehicle lifted also fits in that 7' wide space, eh?

like so:

 

[Splinter]

feasible or fool's folly?

 

[boiler7904]

I guess it would partially depend if you're going with symetrical or asymetrical.

If the trusses are 7'-6" o.c., I guarantee that you'll need 7'-7" clearance within the first month.

The other thing is to make sure that anyone else using the lift is clearly aware of the clearance issues.

Personally, I wouldn't risk it.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

The other thing is to make sure that anyone else using the lift is clearly aware of the clearance issues.

Or you might find that the user of the lift "raised the roof".

Charles

 

[PxTx]

You could def do this.

If you read many of my posts, I really like these two SL10000 lifts by Powerrex. They have this great front arm which telescoped in 3 stages so you can load 50/50 or 30/70 (sym AND asym). This will give you the most flexability to locate a car or truck cab inbetween the rafters.

The other positive is that they come with an overhead shutoff, which could easily be reconfigured to protect both the front and rear rafter.

 

[JD in DFW]

You could def do this.

If you read many of my posts, I really like these two SL10000 lifts by Powerrex. They have this great front arm which telescoped in 3 stages so you can load 50/50 or 30/70 (sym AND asym). This will give you the most flexability to locate a car or truck cab inbetween the rafters.

The other positive is that they come with an overhead shutoff, which could easily be reconfigured to protect both the front and rear rafter.

The Rotary SPO or SPOA10LC Low ceiling lits can be ordered with the 3 stage arms as well and the overhead padded shutoff bar is standard on all Rotary's. Be careful with the Chinese lifts...you get what you pay for. Some are alright..while many are just down right ****. Very poor quality and the power units on many of the imported asian lifts stink. If it was me I would go with either a new or used Rotary. Direct Lift also makes a good lift as well and it's an import also.

Good luck with the low ceiling install, they can be a bit tricky.

JD

 

[PxTx]

The Powerrex lifts here in the States use American power units. My experience with the these lifts have been very good. If Direct Lift is the benchmark, Powerrex is a tier or two above those. I've installed plenty of each.

 

[Splinter]

I've decided that I am going with a Rotary when I do.

When it comes to "user error", the fact that I will be the only one using it will (hopefully) eliminate any "raising the roof" problems

Could be tricky though. I have a crew cab pick up and the passenger compartment is right at 6' to 7'... hmmmmmm.