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it’s about $1000 more than the Tuxedo and Triumph lifts I’ve received installation and delivery quotes for.
does not seem too much to these in the sense that they are cable driven with an electric hydraulic motor. Bendpak components are heavier but for home use I may not need a lift that heavy.
Last edited by Bhebert449; Apr 26, 2020 at 04:17 PM.
I have exactly same looking machine here and it works perfect.
Mine is good for 3.2 tonnes.
Only words of caution from me is this machine will allow you to do all the small jobs that you normally put off because it's " not worth " jacking the car up to do that ! It wasn't long after I got it that I had the bottom of my dd spotlessly clean ! Also 6 packs of beer to let your friends do their oil changes is a good currency.
But seriously , what condition is the floor where its going ?
I cut out four squares of my concrete floor and made four deeper areas with reinforcement so the legs would have a decent footing .
I've now had 4 of these type lifts...seems like several folks sell them under different names. The ones I have are labeled "Direct Lift" which is a subsidiary of Rotary Lifts. Mine have all come through Derek Weaver lifts.
I've moved several times and folks keep wanting to buy the lift...so I just get another one at the new place. I've since moved up to the 9K rated one that is long enough for my 4x4 pickup.
I've had no issues with them at all. They work great. In fact 2 of my friends bought the same ones after using mine and also have had no trouble for years.
That rolling jack is a HUGE advantage and I definitely recommend it. Makes it very easy to work on things.
We've assembled all of them ourselves. It's really not hard. We used a cherry picker to maneuver the heavy side platform (with the cylinder) into place.
Looks exactly like my Olympic. I think there are really only three megs. Bend pak and back yard buddy are US made. All the rest are from Asia, probably China. Despite all the different brand names I TNINK they all come from the same place with a different decal. I'm happy with mine. I bought it for storage but I use it a lot.
I need to mention - the linkage between the four locks is a week design. They are movable but not very easy to do. I have not anchored the four posts but will probably do that with wedge anchors.if you move it you have to realign the four posts .
But seriously , what condition is the floor where its going ?
I cut out four squares of my concrete floor and made four deeper areas with reinforcement so the legs would have a decent footing .
On a four post lift, the contact patch is about the same as a tire.If your car doesn't punch thru, neither will the lift.
A two post is another matter.
i have a 4 post that looks very similar for about 10 years and have been happy with it. depending on age and strength you might want to look for one that comes with the aluminum ramps, big difference in weight.
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I had this model for several years and have used it quite a bit. I positioned it in my garage so I can leave the ramps on all the time because they are heavy. I did not anchor mine nor did I reenforce the floor. From what I ve seen Bendpack and Backyard Buddy are probably more robust but my model certainly meets my needs. I do inspect the moving parts and check the levelness periodically.
I'm putting vehicles that weigh less than 4000lbs. on a lift that is rated for 8000 so I'm comfortable with what Im doing. Because I'm old the lift has proved invaluable to me. I even use it when waxing to get better access to the lower panels
I have that very lift. It is a great product: made well, sturdy, and 'friendly' to use. The gizmos that allow you to roll the lift to wherever you want is certainly a useful feature. Once you go thru that process, it's pretty easy. Don't use that a lot, but it is really important to have it for positioning the lift EXACTLY as you need it...especially if space is at a premium. Also useful when you want to clean the floor.
It's well made, but follow directions closely. The instructions are complete, but 'explanations' as to the importance of some steps is lacking...so don't pass on any steps you think are not necessary.
Lastly, I would tell you that whenever you use a lift, ALWAYS position the lift rails on the positive stops--NEVER do work underneath with the lift being held only with hydraulics. If a hose instantly fails, you are TOAST. If it fails while moving up or down, you can release the lock-lever in your hand & it will [hopefully] lock-up on the next detent down. But at least you are not under it.
Oh, if this unit is thru the same company as mine, you get a couple of 1/8" thick steel drip pans and one 1/4" thick steel pan. You can actually stick a floor jack in the 1/4" one for some extra support help, if you need it. The bridge jack is a MUST. I got just the pump type jack (less money), but would choose the power bridge if I did it again. I also ordered another drip pan, just for grins.
I have that very lift. It is a great product: made well, sturdy, and 'friendly' to use. The gizmos that allow you to roll the lift to wherever you want is certainly a useful feature. Once you go thru that process, it's pretty easy. Don't use that a lot, but it is really important to have it for positioning the lift EXACTLY as you need it...especially if space is at a premium. Also useful when you want to clean the floor.
It's well made, but follow directions closely. The instructions are complete, but 'explanations' as to the importance of some steps is lacking...so don't pass on any steps you think are not necessary.
Lastly, I would tell you that whenever you use a lift, ALWAYS position the lift rails on the positive stops--NEVER do work underneath with the lift being held only with hydraulics. If a hose instantly fails, you are TOAST. If it fails while moving up or down, you can release the lock-lever in your hand & it will [hopefully] lock-up on the next detent down. But at least you are not under it.
Oh, if this unit is thru the same company as mine, you get a couple of 1/8" thick steel drip pans and one 1/4" thick steel pan. You can actually stick a floor jack in the 1/4" one for some extra support help, if you need it. The bridge jack is a MUST. I got just the pump type jack (less money), but would choose the power bridge if I did it again. I also ordered another drip pan, just for grins.
I cannot speak about other brands, but Bendpaks have an orifice in the ram to control decent in a hose failure. Being connected by cables, both ram seals would have to fail simultaneously to drop fast
This design was made by a forum member, and works for 5 tons in my earthquake zone.
Two posts need a 6" slab minimum , but if you dont have one Bendpak will hit you $300 for a drawing like this.
I've got one that looks just like that but sold by Direct Lift same as 427Hotrod posted.
It's ALI certified which means it passed all the lift test requirements like any other certified lift. Might want to check that, I suspect it's a Direct Lift thing where they got it certified and the same lift from other sources isn't.
It works just fine, I got the tall/long one so I can walk under it without ducking. wouldn't be hesitant buying another. It's a good lift for hobbyist use. I spend hours searching and couldn't find anything about this lift failing or having issues. The floor I have it on had a rather rough finish so I ground 4 flat level spots on the floor so it can sit on them and be level without shimming.
I have a Rotary Lift looks exactly the same, Ive had it for almost 5 years now. Probably has gone up and down thousands of times with zero issues. Ive worked on several cars with it even use it on my Escalade with no issues. I have been storing a car on it lifted from day one.
Last edited by pauly1119; Apr 27, 2020 at 01:18 PM.
4 post lift advice
It wasn't long after I got it that I had the bottom of my dd spotlessly clean ! Also 6 packs of beer to let your friends do their oil changes is a good currency.
