Mohawk A-7 lift pricing

[pimp-boy]

I want your advice based on people that have the Mohawk A-7 lift. I want this 2 post lift based on the ceiling limitation and the durability of the lift.

For people that purchased this lift, can you let me know

1) when you bought the lift
2)how much you paid for it installed? It should include tax, delivery, installation, etc...

If just the lift w/o installation, how much?

They are quoting me $5.5k plus tax = $6k installed and the weight gauge.

If this is a bad price for this particular lift, then I probably won't move forward. I understand that there are other lifts out there, but I want to know what people have paid for specific to this model lift.

Thanks...

 

[Oldtymeflyr]

Last fall I was quoted $5,900 for a system I, installed, no electrical. My understanding is that Mohawk was going through a price increase. I really do not know about the truth of the price increase.

 

[floyd]

I paid $6100 installed about a year and a half ago. Sorry, I don't have the cost breakdown handy, but $6100 was the total cost. They did a great job and it's a nice piece of equipment.

 

[pimp-boy]

Thanks for the info Floyd... I guess what they quoted me is about normal price. This sales guy doesn't budge much at all.

 

[pimp-boy]

Last fall I was quoted $5,900 for a system I, installed, no electrical. My understanding is that Mohawk was going through a price increase. I really do not know about the truth of the price increase.

Hi Oldtymeflyr, was it the rep that said they were planning to increase the price or did you hear it from the grapevine? My rep created an invoice and broke down the items.

$2k for the lift
$185.0 for tax
$3,605 Installation
$150.00 to create 4 90 degree bends in the hydraulic lines to accomodate ceiling.

For the price of the installation, I can do it myself. But when they quote w/o installation, it's $5.4k. Doesn't make sense to me!!

 

[Charles (in GA)]

After hearing these prices for a new Mohawk, it makes me feel better that I paid $2100 for my used Challenger 9K two post and $650 to get it taken down and put back up at my place.

Charles

 

[Gbart14]

Guys, there are 6-7 used A-7's available in Georgia right now for $2000 each. I have been talking to a good guy, Ian Merrow 404-353-6921 [email protected] He is in Buford Georgia. These were made in 1995. He has helped me greatly in making my decision but due to the distance to California and the unknowns, I purchased a new one today from our local Mohawk dealer here in Fresno, CA and was treated very well. That company is Midstate and Richard Latona at 559 908-3131 is a great guy to deal with. If I were near Buford, GA, it would have been an easy decision to buy from Ian. They also service what they sell.

I hope this helps.
Gary

 

[Strouty]

I bought a TP-15 mohawk for $1250, still waiting to install it, I am doing the underground lines, so I have to cut open my floor.

 

[Oldtymeflyr]

He said their new stuff coming into the his warehouse was coming in at a higher price.

You invoice is much different then the one I received. That install price is off the chart.

The lift was about $5100 delivered but not unloaded. $500 for install with an electrical plug at the end of the lifts electrical cord and it included bending of the hydraulic lines. I was to provide a forklift or skidsteer loader, my cost realistically about $300. The forklift or skidsteer was not an option, I had to provide one or they would provide one for about the same amount of up charge. I had to install the electrical lines.

I eventually went with a used Rotary and the guys who install the Rotary did it for $450 including bolts, no electrical and no forklift. They would do the Mohawk for the same money, I would have to provide forklift.

 

[Gbart14]

Guys, I am having a brand new A7 lift installed for under $6100 including shipping, local tax, and offloading and installation. My local guy is great to work with and they service most of California if you are out here. He quoted me about $500 to install a used lift. Even offered to have me ship the used lift to his place so he could deliver it to me with his lift truck. Says if all the materials are there and there are no problems, the new one takes about 2 hours to install. Says positioning it where the customer wants it is the biggest time consumer because there is almost always a change once they get on site. Thanks, Gary.

 

[Gbart14]

Guys, my Mohawk A7 was installed by Midstate the local distributor here in Fresno, CA. It is freekin' awesome!! Very clean install, took all of 3.5 hours. It is certainly stout. I will post photos when the walls are finished and the new RaceDeck is installed.
Gary

 

[pimp-boy]

If you can... can you post an earlier before and after? Anxious to take a look.

Guys, my Mohawk A7 was installed by Midstate the local distributor here in Fresno, CA. It is freekin' awesome!! Very clean install, took all of 3.5 hours. It is certainly stout. I will post photos when the walls are finished and the new RaceDeck is installed.
Gary

 

[dankicksass]

The locks on a Mohawk are a pain in the ***. I'd encourage you to try one before committing if you haven't instead of just buying it because some guys say they're the best.

 

[Gbart14]

I have absolutely no problems with the locks. Not sure what you mean. Could you elaborate??

 

[dankicksass]

You have to pull them individually on each lift arm, on every Mohawk I've ever used anyway. Sure, it's simpler mechanically than a Rotary lift but it *****.

 

[Full Size 66]

So are you saying you have to go to each post and flip or pull the lock out before you lower the lift? What makes this more of a pain? To me it seems to be an insurance that you are ready to lower the vehicle.... One step at a time, very purposeful.

 

[Gbart14]

Guys, there is a simple pull loop on each of the two posts right at the lift point. Easy deal. You lift the car up off the safety locks, pull each loop and lower away. Once on its way down, the locks stay open. If you start to lift again, the locks engage. Cannot lower the car until both are pulled. For my money, safety first, if that is awkward, then I'll take awkward.

 

[Strouty]

You have to pull them individually on each lift arm, on every Mohawk I've ever used anyway. Sure, it's simpler mechanically than a Rotary lift but it *****.

I tried it before I bought mine, it is a little more cumbersome, but the place where I tried one out had an aluminum hook they made out of rod. That way you did not have to go under to pull the loops to disengage the lock. They do start locking at like 6" or something low like that. It is the ultimate in safety, and they are a lot more durable than the other manufacturers.

 

[dankicksass]

I've seen the rod trick, but what I don't understand is the claim that a central unlocking lift, like a Rotary twin post, isn't as safe as the Mohawk. They've still got locks on both posts; what actually makes the Mohawk better? I don't buy it that having to release the posts separately actually increases safety.

 

[rburke65]

Oldtymeflyr...where did you find a used Rotary?....Please. And Gbart14....this was the price, $6100 on a used Mohawk? And Pimpbot, where are you getting a Mohawk lift for $2000? I'd like their name please. Thanks all.

 

[brownbagg]

mohawks are good lifts, you going pay for them but they are worth it. there not going be much different in price from vendor. so what ever they say, pay it, forget about it nd enjoy it

 

[Oldtymeflyr]

rburke65:

I found it on the local Craigslist. Just kept looking until I found one I liked. A quick lube/repair shop when out of business after a year. The owner was selling out the shop, I bought one, some people bought several.

Rick

 

[Gbart14]

Guys, the Mohawk I purchased was brand new from the local dealer in Fresno. It has all the warranties, etc. I looked at buying one of the 8 they have in Atlanta for $2000 (I think) but they were built in the mid 90's and by the time I got it to Fresno ($900) plus getting a fork lift out to my house to off load it and then getting someone to install it, and allowing for possibly rebuilding some of the parts, I was into it about $3900- $4000 and since the local guy made me a deal on one he had in his inventory, I could not justify the cheaper deal. I am going to do this once and I have enough money to do it right so..... I bought the new one. Paid a bit less than $6100 asking price, completely installed with new warranty, etc. The guy in Atlanta would not warranty anything including if it worked or not. All he said is that it worked when he un-installed them from a car dealer.

FYI, the pull loop is on top of the "carriage" which carries the arms up and down. I think it is very handy and safe. Safe as the others?? I could not answer. But, for me, it is safe as I need to be. The walls are being put in now and the RaceDeck is on its way to me. Got great before photos, just waiting to get the after photos. Gary.

 

[brownbagg]

everybody think you have to have a fork lift to off load. the trick is to have ship to the terminal and then you go pick up with trailer, they will put it on the trailer for you. Once it on the trailer you can take your time unloading. Break the bundle, they not one piece two people can manhandle. I did mine by myself. back the trailer up, slide off end of trailer, stand it up and walk into place. heavies piece was about 250 lbs

 

[Shadowdog500]

Walking over and pulling both loops is not a hastle, Heck I actually walk to each post with my drop light and observe that both safeties are engauged, on any lift before I start working under the car.

The Mohawk lift is built like a battleship when compared to almost any other lift.

That make a difference to the guy working under the lift (ME) when I lift heavier vehicles. So far 8,000 lb truck was the heaviest up mine.

The scale is also a great feature.

I paid my Mohawk dealer $4K installed for a used System 1 last September. If you think there is any chance that you will need to lift heavier vehicles (friends and family trucks) you may want to pay a little more for the System 1. Believe me, people will want to use your lift once it is installed.

Chris

 

[AutoXRacer]

OK, so this is an old thread... Did you ever get your lift?

I am currently shopping for a lift and like the prices of the BendPak...Hey, Goldberg has a garage full of them... lol

But seriously... I was hoping to spend $3k or so...but $6K!!!?? Is it really that worth it?
BendPak vs Mohawk vs Challenger...????
Is CL (sold by Complete Hydraulics) and Challenger Lifts the same thing?

 

[Bodean00]

I have two Mohawk a7's were selling one for $2000. Willing to help set up for a little extra if location is close enough to us.

 

[cory58]

Finally got a Rotary SPOA10 for my garage. Love it so far. $4,500 installed. One lever for disengaging both sides. Not any more or less safe than the individual Mohawk releases, just a little more convenient.


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[Bucknrut]

I want to Thank Sweetk30 for the help
I’m new on this and he’s taking his time to help me

Greatly Appreciated

 

[hkerekes]

I have two Mohawk a7's were selling one for $2000. Willing to help set up for a little extra if location is close enough to us.

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[drb930]

Old thread, but anyone know of any of these used still available?

Thanks,
Dave