Two post lift. Too many to choose from?

[lakeroadster]

They deliberately destroyed the lift on camera, that was their purpose. None of us would do that. So I think there is a place for common sense.

If I was a manufacturer of lifts... and was loosing business to a company building lifts that were inferior... I'd test that lift using the same standard my lift was tested to.

And if it failed you can bet I'd let the world now about it.

And so would you. That was the purpose of the video.

I can make a certified lift fail on purpose if I want to.

Sure you can.. people do dumb **** everyday. What's your point?

 

[madmaxnj]

Maybe lets get back on topic and not turn this into one of those other threads.

Back to the OPs question. I'm in a similar boat. Planning on building a 24x32x12 in the next year and to have a lift installed sometime after that. Researching lifts now since there are a lot of options and I want to make sure i build the shop correctly to fit the lift. I would definitely be in the hobbyist category, just doing regular maintenance on the family vehicles but also considering what projects I would do the the Vette or possibly a different project car. I have no super duty pickups and don't plan to work on any, so a 13K rating isn't important to me. But with so many lifts certified, I would plan to get on that is as well. Why get one that isn't?

To me though, I don't have the equipment required to install the lift myself either. So for me it kind of comes down to who in the area installs lifts, and what brands do they install. In doing some internet research that may be my limiting factor. the only way I'd do an install myself would be on the Max Jack, but if I'm going to do it, I might as well do it big and get a full size lift (even if just a 7K unit). Considering the 24' width limitation in my building, the 7K may be the way to go.

Lots to consider when lift shopping.

 

[RGKSR]

I have a Mohawk A-7 and two Rotary Sp09 lifts in my garage. The Mohawk is about 25 years old and the Rotarys are about 20 years old. Never had a problem with any of the, but the Rotarys can’t compare to the super beefy Mowhawl.

Bob K.

 

[R. Deschain]

Used my Rotary yesterday to rotate my wife's tires. Took me 10 minutes. Felt like I was part of a NASCAR pit crew!! Store my Jeep trailer on in when no using it under a vehicle. One of the best tools I have in my garage.

 

[JoeBarns]

I used this company to purchase my four post Challenger lift. They answered all of my questions and were amazing.

https://sega-equipment.com/

 

[Iroc-Z]

I have two bendpak xrp-10a's and they both work great. I have an early one and the current one they are selling and I like the small changes they made to the newer one I have. They are great for the money but one of the best lifts I have worked with is a Nussbuam. They are quieter and faster and there lock system is nicer. But they are more money.

 

[matt01073]

I have 5 mohawks 3 are 9000lb 1 12000lb and one is a sizor lift . oldest was installed in 1996 . used in a busy shop daily , and the 12k lift is abused on a regular basis we have lifted diesl f550 dump trucks with plows and sanders that I know were well over 12 k and never have any issues, they are just plain overbuilt only parts or repairs ever needed were safety release cables . I think now we have a pump getting tired . If you can get a used mohawk even if its tired should last in a home shop indefenetly

 

[bjcouche]

For those with low ceiling heights, check out the Mohawk lifts. The standard way to install these is to have two overhead hydraulic lines between the columns. These lines can be lengthened or shortened and mounted tight to your ceiling. Other lifts require cables between the columns either across the floor or near the ceiling. Those that have cables overhead, I don't believe the cable system height is adjustable to maximize your headroom to your particular shop.... I hate having cables across the floor because then it's impossible to roll cabinets, jacks, or anything under your lift...
I have a Mohawk A-10 and had the hydraulic lines buried under the concrete floor before the floor was poured, so I have no lines above the columns, nor any bump between the columns. A Mohawk isn't for everyone, due to the higher price, but I love mine. A Mohawk might cost nearly twice all the other Asian lifts, but they also weigh twice as much.. So the cost per lb of steel in the lift is about the same.
Brian

 

[firebirdparts]

I have a floor cable lift, and I find it quite easy to roll cabinets, jacks, or anything under my lift. Maybe I'm doing it wrong?