OT: 2 post car lift, Opinions welcomed |
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OT: 2 post car lift, Opinions welcomed |
draganc |
Jan 25 2021, 12:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
Hello folks!
I'm looking for advice and recommendations on a 2 post car lift with top only connection. Lift capacity 9-10,000 lbs for “medium” commercial usage, such as 2-3 car/week. I have seen a lot of them between $1750 to $2200, incl free shipping, mainly from Atlas , Triumph and Stratus. Used “name” brand vs new budget brand as above mentioned? Need one within the next week or so and are located in NJ. Open to opinions and recommendations. Thanks, dc |
VaccaRabite |
Jan 25 2021, 07:33 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Is this for a shop or a garage?
Many of the 2 post lifts you are talking about need 11-12 feet of clearance to fit in your shop. That's a hell of a tall order for your usual garage. Also, some of the commercial lifts are going to require more then single phase wiring. Just remember to be sure the motor on the lift you are looking at is single phase. Most (all?) light duty lifts will be fine. There is a 2 post 9 foot lift that is specifically made to fit in the usual garage, but it has the joiner on the floor, and can't lift quite as tall (6.6ft). (edit - now there are two. The NW brand and Tuxedo.) https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/nation...HBoC9WcQAvD_BwE https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/tuxedo...p/tp9kf-tux.htm And there is the MaxJax that has no joiner and runs on 120v but only lifts your car about 4 feet off the ground (this is what I have). I linked to Best Buy Automotive as that is who I went through and they were good people when the equipment I ordered ended up getting backordered. They never got frustrated with my status calls and we always trying to assure me that things would arrive when the lifts cleared customs. They have an office in NJ, but I do not know where. Mark mentioned Greg Smith - they are also a very solid company to deal with. Also, nearly everything new is going to come from China, or be an order of magnitude more expensive. Zach |
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