Old parallel lift. Any one know anything?

[srr]

I think it's awesome. $800. is a good deal for that IMHO. 11,000 pounds!

 

[olds70supreme]

I bought one nearly identical but in a little better shape last fall. Control panel has the FMC logo on it, but no other marks I have been able to find. It didn't come with the turntables but did come with two rolling hydraulic bridge jacks.

I like it because it is better than my old lift (non-existant), is heavy duty, and aside from the very very rear of the vehicle is wide open in between. I don't mind it taking up floor space because when not in use, my car is parked on it in the lowered position.

I also couldn't find much info on FMC equipment.

 

[irisservice]

very nice.....

 

[jeff lary]

You got a great deal and as for the Nay-Sayers you know they may be just jealous . Like "Man I never find anything good", sort of a guy? In any case check it close clean it up and enjoy it you stole it !

 

[Wanna Ride]

You whippersnappers doubting it... FMC was a VERY reputable brand for heavy duty shop equipment, back when quality rolled out of American factories....


Buy that lift, you'll be glad you did.

 

[gearheads78]

As long as there is no real rust that affects the strength and you can get it to safely raise evenly I think you did OK. $400-500 would have been closer to the real value in the condition it looked like it was in but I don't think you got your head knocked off either. Just be sure its safe for you and your cars and it will be fine.

 

[Bib Overalls]

FMC built the M113 armored personnel carrier in the 80s. So you can say your lift is built like a tank. $800 is a fair price I think. If you are happy with it you did good my man.

 

[Perrorojo]

People who keep throwing out a two post lift as a comparison are not taking into account the difficulties in putting up a two post safely. Thick concrete, anchor bolts and a level floor are just some of the added cost. There are good reasons for both styles. I have a two post that's been in service for close to 30 years. I also have a 14' interior ceiling, 6" thick reinforced concrete and several 1" thick bolts holding the base plates down. He had to lay his over an existing floor and turn the switch.

I think it's a good purchase and a way better use of it than cutting it up and sending it to China only to have it come back as toaster.

 

[Russ G]

I see G.J. has moved on to a new post. Be sure to keep updating here. I will be looking back. Enjoy the weekend.

 

[ALREBEL]

I may be wrong, but I believe that front end alignment machine that you have is one of the ones that , when it was new, was capable of handling the semi-trucks, big 4-wheel drives and such. It will have the adjustable width and length attachments or the place to connect them if it is that model.

 

[olds70supreme]

I mentioned I have one of these lifts. I am planning on building a new house and garage in a few years and was thinking of installing this flush-mounted w/ the concrete, which would eliminate the approach ramps. Has anybody seen one of these installed this way, or is there a reason not to that I'm missing?

 

[chrisnazzy]

In response to the previous question about mounting one of these flush, We have 2 Hunter Alignment racks at my shop and both are "ground set" or mounted flush. The first one is in our old oil change pit that we filled in a few years back and when installing the new Hunter we decided to set it so any vehicle, regardless of how low it was, could drive right on. Last year when expanding our shop by 5 bays and making one of them another dedicated alignment bay we decided to set it up the same way. These new Hunter Racks work very similarly to the OP's rack in that they are scissor lift with an auxiliary control podium. By the pics that have been posted thus far i don't see any reason why one of these older lifts couldn't be installed in this way with just a little advance engineering. I attached a couple pics that I had on my phone that happen to show one of our ground set lifts (the trucks are gonna steal the show though)!!

 

[dcmopar]

Depending on your location and who you might (or might not) know it isn't always easy to find a used lift at which point the price might not be what someone else would pay. any working rack is better than no rack.
a rocker panel scissor lift usually brings at least 500 bucks from what i've seen in my area. with this one you can sit on a stool and access most of the undercarriage. if this was my first lift i would have called it a win!

 

[autoclassicnut]

Similiar to the one I have here's the link

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102507

 

[gungatim]

I agree with the ones who say you overpaid. no, it's not a piece of junk, just not a deal at $800. wait a bit and that guy would have probably jumped at $200 just to get it out of his way, especially with the low scrap value these days...but if it's worth $800 to you, that's all that matters. use it, enjoy it. it'll pay for itself either way...

 

[wolfhawk73]

I think it's time for some updated pics!

 

[Capt Chrysler]

The the truth here. The owner wanted $1200.00 and you got it for$800.00.


Capt. Chrysler

 

[TYREPROS]

It is an Omer. I have the same one in our shop in much better condition if anyone wants to buy it as we are upgrading to a new system. It is an 11k lift and is totally refurbishable. Feel free to call me asap as we will selling it locally also soon as we are in NJ. Joe Mullaney Tire. 732-566-9580.

 

[TYREPROS]

I have one in central Nj we are selling soon if anyone is looking for one. It is an 11k lift we use everyday that works great but could use a refreshing. Call Joe 7322134876.

 

[RaceDeck1]

that could be really cool fully restored...

 

[c39er]

That lift is the real deal..
The cheesy chinese lifts everyone is using today look like wimpy toys compared to that OMER lift.

 

[lakeroadster]

That lift is the real deal..
The cheesy chinese lifts everyone is using today look like wimpy toys compared to that OMER lift.

But... it's about useless for a home shop. The cross members are in the way and the amount of work to install it would be ridiculously expensive.

 

[c39er]

I'm just saying back in the day most equipment was really well built with extra thick steel and H-Duty parts.....unlike a lot of things today.

 

[TYREPROS]

But... it's about useless for a home shop. The cross members are in the way and the amount of work to install it would be ridiculously expensive.

The only "crossbars" are the 2 rolling jacks in the middle and the rear bottom torsion bar. If the rolling jacks were removed, it would be free and clear. It has been a great lift and parts are still available from Stertil Koni Omer in maryland.

 

[TYREPROS]

I mentioned I have one of these lifts. I am planning on building a new house and garage in a few years and was thinking of installing this flush-mounted w/ the concrete, which would eliminate the approach ramps. Has anybody seen one of these installed this way, or is there a reason not to that I'm missing?

We are doing the same and selling our Omer lift (see blelow) Not a cheap project. 10k for concrete, another 30 or so for a 16k Hunter rack. Tough pill to swallow for home use. In our shop it will pay for itself in no time.

 

[c39er]

Rolling jacks are great for a long lift that can use them.
I use two.

 

[rburke65]

So from the OP.....any pictures of the lift today?

 

[popeye31]

I have the same lift in my yard guy at a mechanic shop said I could have it if I could take it that day. loaded it on my friends trailer and brought it home. put oil and mad a few hoses and it works fine. need to find the rear slid plates mine are missing. and would like to find a wire diagram for it only button that works is the up button . I have to use the emergency release arms to lower it.