Portable lift options/experiences

[alteredpilot]

I have a full shop with 3 lifts, but from time to time the lifts get ******* with stuff like transmission or suspension jobs and I lose the capacity to do stuff like brake jobs and oil changes efficiently. So I'm thinking about finding a portable lift that I can roll out on the deck to service drive in customers or book appointments when my racks are *******, and then roll back in under a car for the night.

Unless there's something I missed, it looks like the options are center lift scissors, twin scissors, and the single post.

Looking for experience from users as to how portable the different types are and how accessible the underside of the car is for doing stuff like oil changes with the various types. Looks like all of the options are suitable for stuff like brakes, struts, or anything that can be done from the perimeter, but if can't strike a balance between portability and accessibility I think I'll stick with jack stands...

 

[Paycheck]

Quickjack. Check the threads in here on the lift.

 

[59 wagon man]

could you just use a 4 post like the direct park unit . it is easily movable and oil changes are simple and no arms to trip over

 

[JIMBEGOR]

I have a 6000# like your describing and it works great I use it for brake & service and some times a welding table had a loader bucket had to rebuild the

bottom I made a stand with 4 solid caster wheels I pick the lift up and the stand rolls under the lift I put down and keep it under my bench it sticks out about 6" from the bench I have a good smooth floor and it rolls easy

my lift weigh about 800#

 

[JIMBEGOR]

sing as welding bench

 

[alteredpilot]

Welding bench. brilliant. that might solve 2 problems for me. thanks.

 

[Plastikosmd]

For portability and versatility i love the direction I went. Rotary column, 52k capacity or so with 4. Can be used in pairs (I have used 3 to work on a trailer). Maybe overkill for my hoe shop but I only plan on one lift in my life for life

 

[TylerRNEMT]

For portability and versatility i love the direction I went. Rotary column, 52k capacity or so with 4. Can be used in pairs (I have used 3 to work on a trailer). Maybe overkill for my hoe shop but I only plan on one lift in my life for life

I’m gonna pick my jaw up off the floor.... recompose myself.... and not even look up what a set up like that might cost.

Very nice...

-Tyler

 

[renloy]

That's a sweet setup and a sweet forklift. Been trying to find a Clark IT40 like that but seems like it's hard to get one in decent shape.

 

[Plastikosmd]

Strouty also has one. I love my Clark ranger, use it on the lawn, in the woods, wherever!
Thx Tyler! While not cheap I have seen them at auction and on used market. This new version is wireless and cordless so that made them perfect for me

 

[Ipassgas]

Forget the lift, his whole shop is drool worthy.

 

[Plastikosmd]

Sadly my shop build thread was ruined w photobucket going the way of a paid service. Thank u nevertheless, it has a wood shop, metal shop, blacksmith area, fab and what u see for automotive

Thank u OP for allowing the distraction to your thread, good luck with your search!