Drunkonunleaded
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I'm in need of a lifting solution for large Utility ATVs (Polaris Sportsman 850/1000 or the equivalent CanAms). Specifically, I would like something to bring the machines to "service height" for suspension, brake, and differential work. This means not only to I need the thing a few feet off the ground, but I would prefer to be able to have it suspended in the air for wheel/tire removal.
Weighing in at ~1000 lbs. loaded and measuring roughly 55" Long x 50" Wide, these machines are too large for the typical "ATV Jack" from Harbor Freight (https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-aluminum-atv-motorcycle-lift-63397.html).
Similarly, jack stands don't work well in this situation for a multitude of reasons. So far, I have found a couple of options:
If I were doing more car repair and race car "stuff", I would go with the basic QuickJacks. But alas, I only have the truck now and springing for a QuickJack big enough for that seems like a waste. The Tusk unit was a recent find, but I'm not sure how much I want to keep a compressor around these days. I've gotten away with not using air tools for a few years now.
Weighing in at ~1000 lbs. loaded and measuring roughly 55" Long x 50" Wide, these machines are too large for the typical "ATV Jack" from Harbor Freight (https://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-aluminum-atv-motorcycle-lift-63397.html).
Similarly, jack stands don't work well in this situation for a multitude of reasons. So far, I have found a couple of options:
- A dedicated ATV/UTV lift such as this unit from Tusk: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-utv-lift-p
- Pros: Likely the most stable, fits a wide variety of machine
- Cons: Large/heavy, takes up most room, requires that I purchase a larger compressor, expensive.
- QuickJacks
- Pros: Can make into a platform similar to the Tusk jack. Can be used with our trucks if I go with a large enough unit.
- Cons: Same as Tusk lift sans compressor. Depending upon placement, may obstruct oil drain and filter. Most expensive option.
- Hydraulic Lift Table (https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/...i-with-oversized-63-x-32-platform-1100-lb-cap)
- Pros: Would likely be stable AND easy to move around. Could be used for loading/unloading from bed of truck.
- Cons: No access to oil drain and filter. Large and cannot be stored vertically.
- Motorcycle Scissor Jacks (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCT4IKW?tag=atomicindus08-20)
- Pros: Small. Compact. Inexpensive. Could be placed under differentials.
- Cons: Requires two. Stability concerns mean that jackstand placement would be required.
If I were doing more car repair and race car "stuff", I would go with the basic QuickJacks. But alas, I only have the truck now and springing for a QuickJack big enough for that seems like a waste. The Tusk unit was a recent find, but I'm not sure how much I want to keep a compressor around these days. I've gotten away with not using air tools for a few years now.
