I want to park my C5 on a 4 post lift above the wifes 65 mustang.
( good thing is, she won't know how to get the C5 down and go for a drive,lol)

I would like all feedback on the Dannmar D7 and D7X lifts.

 

no clues on those models , but i have a direct lift 9 , it is the 9000 lb model and that is what i recomend not that much more in dollars and the construction is much better , they are all pretty much all the same from what i have seen
if you need more info send me a pm and i'll help how ever i can

oak

 

You must have got the Costco sale email. I have heard nothing but good things about the Rotary and Bendpaks. This is definitely something not to think cheap about----safety, reliability, and a lifetime of use. Just a few thoughts.

 

Does Costco sell them? I'm looking too. I have been looking at greg smith's website and garage equipment sales website.

 

Whatever lift you decide to buy, make sure it has ALI and ETL certification. That's the independent certification process of minimum lifting capability on lifts. You won't find that on lesser quality/cheap off shore manufactured lifts.
There's a big difference between manufactured in the USA and assembled in the USA after it arrives from Taiwan.
Your pride and joy will be on top (and beneath) and you'll be under it...

 

I've been researching lifts for 6 months and have determined the following: The Danmar is the Chinese made lift that is sold by many lift companies as their bargain lift...it is an exact copy of the price-busting Gemini lift designed sold in Texas for many years. Regardless of what others say, there is no more risk with the Danmar than any other brands of the same construction and materials as long as it is installed correctly. If you plan to limit your use to resdential car hobbying, you will be fine. All the other brands at least a $1000 more have better pulleys, casters, electrical, etc, and can function as a shop hoist for all day use in an oil changer facility or a dealership....the kind of abuse a homeowner would never apply to the equipment. Lowest price is $1695 with free delivery from Costco...normally sold elsewhere for $1895 without freight charges added in....just add your sales tax if Costco is in your state. Only hastle is the delivery to a residence requires a forklift or similar machine to unload it...trucker won't help you...so a big hastle for 95% of us. You could have a tow truck slide it off onto your driveway but the truck is long (a rolloff truck), so plan for the fit. The heaviest piece is the runway section with the hydraulic cylinder...over 400 pounds. Any more questions, just PM me.

 

Regarding the basic ramp/post quality, the post ^^ is probably accurate - ALI/ETL certification notwithstanding.

There are factors - other than steel origin/manufacturing - that one may want to consider when purchasing a lift, eg: lift warranty, (previously mentioned) certifications, company reputation/service, design (internal post cables, moveable ramps, accessories), safety (air locks), and of course price.

FWIW, the BendPak HD-9 I just had installed indicates that it was manufactured in China (I knew this up front and that point of origin doesn't bother me one bit).

 

I researched 4 post lifts for months and ended up spending a little more and getting a Rotary Revolution lift. Worth every penny and works great. You can do a google search and see their site.

PM me if you have any other questions.

Good luck in your choice,
Rod


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I have the D7 Bought from GES for $1895 delivered.

Very good quality lift. Easy install. I am extremely happy with it.

 

I want one. Anyone coming to England in the near future and could pop one in your suitcase?

 

Very Nice ! !

 

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Its made by All American Lifts. It was $3,295, very easy assembly and I'm really happy with it!

 

i have the "double 2 park "lift and it is awesome in every way....$2900.00 delivered

 

I went with the Direct Lift 9,000 lbs. lift. It was easy to assemble and you cant beat the price at just under $1800 delivered

 

I just installed the D7 Dannmar lift two weeks ago. I bought it from Costco for $1699 delivered. I love it, it's a great bang for the $$$'s and now I have another slot in the garage. I see Costco raised the price $150. right after I bought it....sorry guys.

 

I'd give my right one to be able to put one of these in my garage

 

If you want to see either the 4 post or the scissor lift, LMK.. I'm local (mostly) to you.

 

I have two of the 4-post lifts made by Autolifters(now All American Lifts) made in Kansas. They are identical in design to the Backyard Buddy. When I purchased them, I had them shipped to the local trucking company's terminal accross town. Went there with a 2,000 lb capacity flatbed trailer behind a SUV to pick them up. Each of my lifts(packaged) weighed 1500 lbs and was just over 15' long X 23" wide X 37" tall. They loaded the lift on the trailer with their forklift. The way the lifts are packaged for shipping allows them to be handled from one end with the forklift. After I got them home, had three additional guys help me. The lifts are packaged for shipping and we dissembled the packaging on the trailer and carried each part into the garage. The heaviest item was the ramp with the hyd cyl attached, but with a guy on each corner it wasn't bad( I'm guessing around 400 lbs). The cyl could be removed from the ramp to lighten it up. Took about 4 hrs for the first one and about 3 hours for the second one. With four guys, there is no need for any power equipment, jacks, etc to move or lift the components while the lift is being assembled. I didn't purchase both lifts at the same time.

 

Same way I did mine.

3 guys can do it in a few hours 4 guys are better.

 

The problem with asking a bunch of guys to help you is they'll all want to use the lift. And, I didn't have four guys near me who knew what a ratchet was. I didn't want to be rechecking everyone's mechanical abilities on my lift.
If you check with the manufacturer they should have an authorized list of recommended independent installers.
My insurance company really liked the sound of that...another consideration for a home shop installation.
I found an installer who direct ordered from BEND PAK, stored, delivered and installed my lift for $300. He didn't require a deposit since I chose a very popular lift that he usually installs in professional shops.
The 69 year old man installs mostly commercial grade lifts in dealerships and had been doing so for forty years. It took him three hours by himself to complete the installation. I got tired just watching him...