Lift options? Brands, recomendations experiences, looking for informed opinions Options

[Calwaterbear]

Guys,
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a 2 post lift. while the 914 is light, I alsoi have to hoist up a LandRover Defender 110 as well, weighing in at 6500 - 7000 lbs.

I'm thinking a 9000 lbs rated lift will be fine.
But there are several different brands now available - with a WIDE range in prices.
so the cheap ones include
Launch (they now have a 1 piece design for towers), Autocraft, and Tuxedo. I assume all are probably Chinese - but I don't know for sure. all could be had for under 1500 - plus I will need to pour a 20X25 slab.

The Greg smith Elite seems like a good price for a unit they brag about, and have good reviews posted - but by whom?

Further up the price line - add an extra 500 - 800 bucks is the Bendpak, I think they are good quality

then some really pricey units above that.

so anyone have any idea on suitability - I'm using the lift once a month or so, i'm just a lazy hobbyist!

[flyer86d]

I installed a Bend Pack 10,000lb extra wide two post when I opened my shop in 2005. I used it daily thru the end of 2015 when I sold the shop. I had vehicles on it ranging from an Austin Healey Sprite to one ton duality trucks and it never struggled or gave me a problem. I did have to replace both equalizer cables at 5 years due to fraying at the lower pulleys but that was not a big deal. They are a great product. I would have put it in my garage at home but the posts are 12ft 1 in and my ceiling is 12ft even. I'll have to get a low post lift when the time comes. You have to trust your lift when you are pulling, pushing and shoving on the car over your head.

Charlie