Pulled the Trigger on a used Mohawk A7

[tstaude]

This should be a really nice lift, ended up getting it for $1000 plus shipping at $273. Not too bad for a nice older Mohawk. It was used in a hobby shop all its life, I figure this thing will outlast me and my son lol.
I went back and forth a hundred times this week for new Chinese vs. this used unit, and this was the result. The biggest selling point for me was the 10' wide foot print and the clear floor, not to mention there is 800# more steel in the structure...
I am debating on doing the lines in the floor, anyone here done this? I have to do a concrete pad regardless, so why not?

 

[ItsNemo]

$1000? You really really ****!

 

[rburke65]

I have also bought a used Mohawk and I am happy with it. I retired from GM and in their repair area of the plant, Mohawk is the only lift they buy. The lift is very well built. I ran a 2" PVC conduit under the concrete for hydraulic lines....or hoses .... but have not run new lines. I used the supplied SSteel lines that America with my lift. New decals are available if your interested. I repainted mine and applied the new decal kit....looks brand new.

 

[tstaude]

Thanks, I saw a bunch of your posts while I was researching. You definitely helped me make the decision.
It will be a little while until I install as I do need to get concrete work done, and fix the cars that are in its spot....
I am thinking about adding radiant lines in the pad I put in, cost is almost nothing while I am in there.

I do find it strange that they call out adding a 12" thick x 4' x 12' pad for the lift, plus a ton of rebar. Then on the other side of the coin a 4" existing slab is OK.

 

[rburke65]

I did the rebar and a thicker section of floor for mine. I made cardboard templates for the two posts, and made sure that my rebar was clear of the template bolt locations, and obviously the pex tubing. I also ran under ground a 3/4" PVC conduit to the post with the pump motor to feed it.

 

[tstaude]

It is all banded up and ships out today, very excited even though it will be a while until it is installed. This was a last minute decision, hope to start concrete work in a few weeks.

BTW, what holds this lift back from picking up more weight? It seems as though it is built like Chinese lifts that claim 12k. Just curious what the limiting factor is on these units.

 

[walrus]

It is all banded up and ships out today, very excited even though it will be a while until it is installed. This was a last minute decision, hope to start concrete work in a few weeks.

BTW, what holds this lift back from picking up more weight? It seems as though it is built like Chinese lifts that claim 12k. Just curious what the limiting factor is on these units.

Designed for that load? Bypass valve on pump?

 

[tonycastec]

Suggest you check the Torrington bearings on the two carriages for wear. They are available as generic - just search using the dimensions.
The release for the latches is just wire.I replaced mine with chain.
Another suggestion - fit a pressure gauge so you can read what weight you are lifting.
The selection of anchors is worthy another Thread !

 

[tstaude]

Regarding the anchors, they recommend 3/4" x 5 1/2" Wej It.
Fastenal has these at a discount currently, I will likely pick them up soon.

However, I would like to explore the option of using female anchors. I have not researched it yet.

 

[matt_i]

The drop in anchors aren't appropriate in my opinion. Very small pullout strength as compared to wedge or epoxy.

 

[1966Cutlass]

Hey that's a great deal! I am looking for the same thing. Can you point me to another A7. I live in Lowell, Indiana.

 

[Mitch1963]

I found a used 9000 lb Mohawk and had the old boy that sold it to me install it. He has been selling them for over 20 years. Just got it up and running this last weekend. Raised my Dixie chopper up and cleaned the deck and sharpened the blades. Pretty awesome. I repainted mine and he is bringing me some new decals. To get the ALI certification they have to be able to lift 1.5 times the rated capacity. Go to the ALI website and order their $10 book showing the lift points on vehicles. Well worth it. Oh, and I had him install the hydraulic gauge so you know what you are lifting. The dixie weighed in around 1400.

 

[tstaude]

unfortunately mine is still laying in the horizontal position....
I decided to add onto the shop instead of raising the roof, so it will be another year or so.