New Lift for shop - which one?

[Fender1325]

We're finally getting a lift at the shop and boss is deciding among 4 options: Challenger, Rotary, Forward, Coats. This will be a two post 10,000 lb lift.

This will mostly be used for restoration work - old heavy iron!

From a quick search it seems like Rotary is the leader of the pack by most opinions I read, but then again it's pricey. I'm assuming it's going to be like Snap on vs. other brands.

Thoughts?

 

[Fender1325]

Nobody? Don't say search function it doesn't work on my phone

 

[jptbay]

You should be considering Mohawk.

 

[Tj-gord]

Havent heard anything bad about thise brands, ive only worked under bend pak and rotary at the shop. We are replacing a lift with a 14000 lb callenger in the new year so i get to try something different. I know in my area, comercial lifts must be ansi cert, all in your list should be, but id look at the forward kift. It may not be ansi cert. Not saying its a bad lift,just may need that sticker.

 

[lakeroadster]

Buying a certified lift is a wise choice and I don't see Forward or Coats on the ALI site? Here's a link: Directory of Certified Lifts

My 10K Rotary lift has been one of the best tools I have ever owned. It's worked flawlessly since 2007.