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Posted by: Highland Jul 30 2012, 09:59 AM

Has anybody used this Harbor Freight lift for the 914?

http://www.harborfreight.com/6000-lb-capacity-scissor-lift-91315.html

Price looks good, but I'd rather pay the extra for a Bendpak if it is much better.

Posted by: toolguy Jul 30 2012, 11:00 AM

Looks like the minimum height is 7 inches. . I don't know of any 914 that will clear that. .

Posted by: phatnine11 Jul 30 2012, 11:31 AM

None of the scissor lifts will be low enough for a 914. You have 2 options, cut a hole in your garage floor, or build ramps. I built mine out of 2/12 boards. Works great!
Phatnine11

Posted by: rnellums Jul 30 2012, 11:33 AM

A couple of wooden ramps though and you are golden.

Posted by: r_towle Jul 30 2012, 12:34 PM

IF you only use it for a 914, you should have no issues.
IF you are planning on using it for a truck....beware of wobbly features.

I ended up buying a four poster drive on lift and I could not be more pleased.

http://www.Gregsmithequipment.com
rich

Posted by: JRust Jul 30 2012, 12:55 PM

I looked at the Harbor freight scissor lift. I am still waiting to buy a better quality lift. Keeping my eye's open for a used one. Barring finding one used I will spring for a better quality scissor lift. I love harbor freight for a tools I don't need very often. The idea of crawling under my car on their lift Makes me a little to nervous

Posted by: gms Jul 30 2012, 01:22 PM

I bought a tire machine from Greg Smith and found them to be one of the most incompetent vendors I have ever dealt with. I needed replacement parts and could not believe their attitude and unprofessional business practices. Stay away, beware!

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 30 2012, 03:36 PM

I've had this one for about 5 years and like it a lot. It doesn't matter much quality wise, because they are ALL made in the same town in China by the same 14 year old kids.


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Posted by: TargaToy Jul 30 2012, 05:52 PM

I realize this is probably a really tacky question but what's the ballpark price for a Hanmecson portable lift like yours? I immediately went to their site but couldn't find pricing.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 30 2012, 06:21 PM

I bought the lift from Quality Tool and Equipment in Temecula Califonia. If I recall it was around $1100. You can try them at 800 647 7883 although I'm not sure if that's still a valid # for them. I've seen similar lifts for sale from $1100 to $2500. Goold luck. The damn thing weighs about 1000 pounds. I had to hire a small crane to get it out of my pickup.