I am interested in a lift and although a scissor lift isn't what I was originally thinking (a 4 post lift gives me everything I need plus car storage option) I saw this post and started thinking, hmmm - maybe this lift could do most of what I need it to do and I think there is a benefit to me if it could be moved out of the way when not being used, I should look into this.
So a quick Google search will show you a bunch of new lifts with between $1,000 - $2,000.
I realize that quality varies - so lets just look at two of the best known brands and compare.
BendPak MR6K-48: $1,915.00
Rotary RMR6: $1,923.00
Both of these prices are for brand new lifts, delivered to my door with warranty and technical support if needed. BendPak and Rotary are well known brands that have been around for years, are highly regarded by most and highly reviewed on GJ and elsewhere.
So for those of you that may have a Mohawk lift - why would I pay $1,500 to $1,800 for a Mohawk HR6000 that is 11 years old with no warranty, that I have to get out of a pit and transport versus the new lifts listed above?
I am truly interested if there is something that makes a Mohawk worth that much more- just trying to get my head around how saving maybe $200 - $400 for an 11 year old Mohawk model that is no longer made vs. brand new name brand lift delivered to my door is worth that type of price differential?
Anyone worked under or owned both Mohawk and BendPak or Rotary that has an opinion?
In full disclosure - I have talked to the OP twice (who is 30 min away) and was nicely told (in essence) if you are thinking about anything under $1500 don't waste your time even looking.