I went to inspect the Manitowoc lift yesterday. The lift is located in Denver, Colorado and is advertised on Craigslist. It is a model CFF-90 rated at 9000 pounds. It is an asymmetrical, clear floor, 2 post lift. It is set up with the overhead crossbar at 10 feet since the ceiling height of where it is installed is only 10 feet 6 inches. The standard height for this lift is 12 feet. It does not have any additional adapters for trucks or SUVs. I ran the unit with zero weight and the motor/hydro unit were noisy. I thought that it would have been quieter. The lowest height of the arms is 5 inches. He is asking $1000.00 for the lift but you need to uninstall yourself or have someone do it for you. The lift is very sturdy. I have looked at a 10000 pound rated Superlift and an equally rated Rotary lift and there is no comparison. The Manitowoc has more steel for the columns, arm supports and overhead crossbar. I spoke with a Manitowoc Tech rep about the lift. They stopped making that model about 3-4 years ago. He mentioned that they make their lifts to support 3 times the rated capacity with American steel like in the old days. Looking at the lift, I do not doubt his statement.
However, I had to pass on this one. In order for me to raise my 04 F150 or my 98 Navigator, I would need an extension kit to raise the crossbar. The kit Manitowoc has for this lift would raise the crossbar 12 inches. The extension kit costs $1100.00 from Manitowoc. I would also need adapters for the arms. They have 4 inch and 8 inch adapters in sets of 4 each. The 4 inch are $308.00 and the 8 inch are $345.00 per set. I would need both sets since I have other vehicles besides the 2 mentioned earlier. I would also need the rubber pads that snap onto the adapters. They are $132.00 per set of 4. The motor/pump assembly is $500.00. If I take half of the stated prices for the extension kit, adapters and rubber pads that would be $942.50. I have seen motor/pump assemblies for more than $500.00.
Cost of lift $1000.00
Cost of ext kit, adapters & pads $ 942.50
Cost of motor/pump assembly $ 500.00
Total $2442.50
Cost of uninstall and reinstall at my location --$550.00
Cost of cleaning up lift $85.00 per hour plus material. I would authorize 2 hours.
I would also need to devise a way to raise my 01 Z06 Corvette high enough to get the arms under the car and at the lifting points.
I have been talking to a rep from Worth Equipment about a 10000 pound rated 2 post lift. The model 10000CF is a symmetrical, clear floor 2 post lift. The price I was given is $2550.00 delivered to a location near me. The lift comes with a 5 year structural warranty and a 1 year warranty on the hydraulics and it is new. I am contacting locals who have purchased a Worth lift to get their input and actually see one.
I have also looked at the Mohawk System 1. The System 1 is a 10000 pound rated, symmetrical, clear floor 2 post lift. A local distributor is asking $5495.00 with no delivery. I would need to pick up at his location. Delivery and installation is $900.00. He currently has some in stock but with the 5 year warranty not the new warranty offered by Mohawk of 25 year structural and 10 year mechanical. The hydraulic is lifetime. Another forum member wrote last June that he bought a Mohawk System 1 for $4600.00. The delivery and installation was included. He lives in Florida.
