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I use a Direct lift for storage and commercial Rotary Lifts (2 and 4 post) for working on my vehicles. 12’ ceiling, garage door can open while lift is all the way up.
I was looking at the HD-9STX as opposed to the HD-7W. You'd think 9,000 lb rating would be a higher rating than a 7,000 lb lift. Then there's the fine print. For the 9STX, you get max capacity only with 133" wheelbase, and 75% capacity at 115" wheelbase. For the 7W, max capacity is at 115" wheelbase. 9,000 * 75% = 6,750. So the 9,000 lb lift has a LOWER capacity than the 7,000 lb lift at "normal" wheelbase figures. I'm leaning toward the 7W now (and it's a couple feet shorter).
What are you putting on this lift? My 9STX is very well built and designed. You might be overthinking this IMSO. I knew that I would never be over taxing it but I really wanted it because it had great vertical. I'm 6'3" and wanted to be able to walk under it without bending over. I spent way too much time researching this purchase.
What are you putting on this lift? My 9STX is very well built and designed. You might be overthinking this IMSO. I knew that I would never be over taxing it but I really wanted it because it had great vertical. I'm 6'3" and wanted to be able to walk under it without bending over. I spent way too much time researching this purchase.
I agree about the over-thinking part. So much info out there and lots of choices. My main criteria are width and height. I just thought it was interesting that BendPak's rating system showed that odd result. I'll mainly have my '17 Z06 up there (need the wider lift).
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Direct Lift. Going on about 15 years old. Moved it once since I got it and haven't had the first problem with it. I use it for routine maintenance, small to moderate projects and, of course, storage. The ceiling is 12' on that end of the garage and there's plenty of room.
01-21-2019, 10:09 PM
