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4 post lift?
15 years 5 months ago #3789
by srshaw3
4 post lift? was created by srshaw3
I think I am ready to buy a 4 post lift.
I want one that:
1. Can be rolled around.
2. Will fit under a 10’ ceiling
I have started reviewing several, and would appreciate any knowledge, pros or cons, of the many brands out there.
I want one that:
1. Can be rolled around.
2. Will fit under a 10’ ceiling
I have started reviewing several, and would appreciate any knowledge, pros or cons, of the many brands out there.
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15 years 5 months ago #3791
by 928mac
Replied by 928mac on topic 4 post lift?
The rolling around thing is the expensive part Stan.
One of the coolest ones that I have used is the Rotary Lift
directory.groundsupportworldwide.com/pro...raulic_Portable_Lift
Its Pricy though because it is the best.
This bring another note: cheap is dangerous. end of story.
anything under $2500 (canadian) 2 post, is cheap
That said the one below dose not have enough info so I can't tell
I found this post but never checked it out.
stcloud.craigslist.org/tls/2213474913.html
www.completehydraulic.com/
One of the coolest ones that I have used is the Rotary Lift
directory.groundsupportworldwide.com/pro...raulic_Portable_Lift
Its Pricy though because it is the best.
This bring another note: cheap is dangerous. end of story.
anything under $2500 (canadian) 2 post, is cheap
That said the one below dose not have enough info so I can't tell
I found this post but never checked it out.
stcloud.craigslist.org/tls/2213474913.html
www.completehydraulic.com/
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15 years 5 months ago #3792
by srshaw3
Replied by srshaw3 on topic 4 post lift?
You would always need to store a wider car over a narrower car if the rotary lift were used.
I want portable for a number of reasons, not the least that I don't intend to live here forever.
There are a number to pick from in the 4 post world that fall under $2500 US.
Here are a few:
www.eagleequip.com/page/EE/PROD/LI-SS/GLO-8000
www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcy...rage-lift-68481.html
www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200349258_200349258
www.backyardbuddy.com/automotive-lifts/b...000-lb-4-post-lifts/
www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/four-post-lifts/HD-7P.aspx
I want portable for a number of reasons, not the least that I don't intend to live here forever.
There are a number to pick from in the 4 post world that fall under $2500 US.
Here are a few:
www.eagleequip.com/page/EE/PROD/LI-SS/GLO-8000
www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcy...rage-lift-68481.html
www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200349258_200349258
www.backyardbuddy.com/automotive-lifts/b...000-lb-4-post-lifts/
www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/four-post-lifts/HD-7P.aspx
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15 years 5 months ago #3794
by 928mac
Replied by 928mac on topic 4 post lift?
Ya You have to spend more on a 2 post to get a good one.
The 4 post like you have listed all seem to be fairly good quality.
I would pick the eagle as a first choice, but with out the specs on some of them it is hard to compair.
As much as the back yard buddy seemed like it would be a cheap hoist, it also seams like a good pick.
By portable I thought you ment that you could roll it out to the drive way and lift a car 7 feet in the air. That is why I sent you the rotary lift link.
I have used them to lift a trackor trailer truck and you just roll the post up to each wheel and lift the vehical with its own tires.
Brad
The 4 post like you have listed all seem to be fairly good quality.
I would pick the eagle as a first choice, but with out the specs on some of them it is hard to compair.
As much as the back yard buddy seemed like it would be a cheap hoist, it also seams like a good pick.
By portable I thought you ment that you could roll it out to the drive way and lift a car 7 feet in the air. That is why I sent you the rotary lift link.
I have used them to lift a trackor trailer truck and you just roll the post up to each wheel and lift the vehical with its own tires.
Brad
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15 years 5 months ago #3795
by srshaw3
Replied by srshaw3 on topic 4 post lift?
Good thoughts, thanks.
A key use I expect will be in the winter when cars are in storage, so one car will sit over another for months.
A key use I expect will be in the winter when cars are in storage, so one car will sit over another for months.
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15 years 5 months ago #3796
by 928mac
Replied by 928mac on topic 4 post lift?
Ya this would be a hard choice.
All of the ones that you posted look fairly safe which should be the main concern.
The harbor one looks good to.
Still If I knew that I wanted to by a quality unit, I would go with a name brand.
It looks like that buddy one has wheels on it and you may be able to stack cars with it.
All of the ones that you posted look fairly safe which should be the main concern.
The harbor one looks good to.
Still If I knew that I wanted to by a quality unit, I would go with a name brand.
It looks like that buddy one has wheels on it and you may be able to stack cars with it.
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