Recessed mid-rise scissors lift questions

[ProfHollan]

I am planning a 24x40 detached garage. I want to incorporate a flush to floor mid-rise scissors lift. Currently I am considering a Bendpak MD-6XP and a Titan MRL-6000. I understand neither was designed to be recessed but see that others have successfully recessed this type of lift. I have a couple of issues and would appreciate advice.`

1. Are there other brands I should be considering based on your experience? The Bendpak is the better known company. Price is less for Titan. The multiple wheels on Titan seem a better design.
2. I have had some difficulty getting exact dimensions needed to specify pit, especially depth with arms and low pads installed. I plan to cover pit with three sections of 3/4 plywood on a recessed lip around pit so flush with floor.`
3. I plan to use the lift also as an adjustable height work surface. The more locking positions of Titan is an advantage.

Thanks for any advice.
Jim

 

[carlaisle]

If you go with that style, be sure to inset some steel runners in the concrete where the wheels will roll. The concrete will fail under them eventually otherwise.

If buying new I would definitely go with something with an open center.

 

[tarmy]

There is a thread with an epic pit build on here somewhere. Guy did a fantastic job on it, documenting the hell outa it and was very informed about his every step.