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 |
draganc |
Jan 25 2021, 07:51 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 |
Thanks for all the feedback. Additional clarification, height and 2 phase power is not a issue.
Also, thanks @mepstein GSE pick up tip in Delaware! |
Mark Henry |
Jan 25 2021, 10:02 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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. My Ammco is 12'-3", it really 11'-11" tall but at full rise the freaking ram's stick 4" out the top. Without any pad risers a 914 bottom is 6'-2"-ish high down the middle, My 6'5" kid ducks or he hits his head. I choose a well maintained used USA made lift, I removed and installed it by myself. The seller had a forklift and I have a 2 ton crane in my shop to stand it up. With the overhead bar type of lift some trucks, vans, etc., you can't lift them as high as you might like. No problem with most cars and you can lift tall vans enough to do most jobs. Thanks for all the feedback. Additional clarification, height and 2 phase power is not a issue. Also, thanks @mepstein GSE pick up tip in Delaware! No such thing as 2 phase power, single and 3 phase only. 220-240v is still single phase. You want single phase, unless you're commercial. |
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