Need 4 post lift advice

[stacey]

I have the chance to purchase a used 4 post lift. The tag says it a Grand Inc. out of Fort Worth Texas. The rating is 5ton and it has the ram and pump attached on the side rail. The arms use a chain setup. I did a little research, and it shows the company started in 1978 and went out of business in 2000ish.
The lift appears to be well built. The asking price is 1500. parts are still available on the web. My question is the age make any difference? and are chain over wire rope make any difference? I know nothing of lifts only that I have always wanted one. Thank's any advice is appreciated.

 

[finn]

Offer them $500.

I wouldn’t pay any more than that for a lift that’s at least 25, and perhaps closing in on fifty years old.

Cables, sheaves (yes I know it’s chain drive), slides, pins, hoses, switches, and motors all have a finite life.

 

[mikedodge]

A picture would help. Was it commercial use or hobby? It might be worth the asking price depending on condition and how well it's built compared to the flood of 4 post ones you can get these days. Especially if it has a jack with it.

 

[stacey]

Pictures of Lift.