Single-post lift. Downsides?

[omowright]

I saw the youtube demonstration of the Redline's MSC-6K. Looks impressive.

Anyone know the down-sides (the up-sides too if possible)?

 

[Danglerb]

I don't see a big advantage over scissor lift that costs $1000 or so less. Both block the middle of the car, one is obstructed also directly under, the other to the side. Lots of cars are going to be pesky opening the driver door to get out when parking over the lift.

OTOH having a scissor I naturally miss the benefits of a two post like parking one car under the other one.

 

[omowright]

Thanks, food for thought. If I can park another car beneath then I should prefer it over the scissor.

Really, I was thinking in terms of the mobility and the savings on not constructing special floors for multi-post lifts.

I figure that this kind of lift is relatively new and not many experts have been conversant with it. I would be grateful for as much information on it as possible ...

 

[G-Ram]

Look how uneven that thing lifts, doesn't look too happy.. Wouldn't catch me under one, that's for sure.

 

[ultgar]

Look how uneven that thing lifts, doesn't look too happy.. Wouldn't catch me under one, that's for sure.

Kind of agree..........if I had that lift, I'd be using some tall adjustable support stands for an extra level of security.
SD

 

[omowright]

That is the idea. Cost of 6 or 8 solid under-hoist stands will not near the cost of preparing the floor for 2- and4-post lifts.

 

[Danglerb]

Single post lifts are not new, some very nice ones have existed for years, but not cheap or for the most part suited to commercial use in the US, some though in EU.

Cost of prepping the floor are trivial. Most slabs are fine as is, if needed you cut two larger than post sized holes and mix a batch of concrete in a tub and pour a deeper section. Look at some of the many installs in the lift threads.

 

[The Toolest Guy]

That is the idea. Cost of 6 or 8 solid under-hoist stands will not near the cost of preparing the floor for 2- and4-post lifts.

Really, I was thinking in terms of the mobility and the savings on not constructing special floors for multi-post lifts.

What needs to be prepared with floors? I thought they just bolted onto the floor.

It's just a big forklift. I would happily use one.

 

[fatfillup]

I admit I am squeamish under a lift. Have worked under them some. Much prefer a 4 post lift with ramps you drive on. You don't need to be near as smart to work safely under one of them.

Obviously, 4 posts take up a lot more space.

 

[omowright]

Cost of prepping the floor are trivial. Most slabs are fine as is, if needed you cut two larger than post sized holes and mix a batch of concrete in a tub and pour a deeper section. Look at some of the many installs in the lift threads.

This is the most consoling post, so far, for my fear of floor preparation expenditures. I've seen posts recommending 6' deep sections. Can't have this on my granite rock compound ...

 

[geartow]

How much for a lift like that in west africa.

 

[omowright]

Has to be ordered in. Better from China as those in the US might likely be made there also.
Cost, shipping and duties totalling around 2K ...

 

[L.Cheapo]

I wouldn't feel comfortable underneath a vehicle yanking on a suspension component with a large prybar with one of those lifts. Just doesn't seem all that stable.

That, and it wouldn't lift half of my vehicles.

So if your concrete isn't near perfect, you have to carry a selection of shims around? How long do those take to set up? Seems a bit dodgy.

 

[omowright]

How grave are the risks of moving a car mounted on a single-post lift? consider 2' or 3' height ...