Mid-rise lift question / $1195 on sale !!!

[myhui]

( I didn't buy that Mohawk lift after all, since manufacturer didn't want to ship it this far for the price I offered, so this ...)

Is it safe to operate the mid-rise lifts at partial rise? That puts a lot more stress on the hydraulic cylinder.

There is a big sale on now over here:

http://www.americanautomotiveequipment.com/Motorcycle-ATV-Lifts-p/pmr6xt.htm

They'll sell that unit for $1195 till tomorrow, Friday.

But it doesn't look like a Bend-Pak unit. Probably more like a Made In China unit.

Reason I ask is that my current garage won't allow the 57" max rise height, but in a different location it can come in handy, so I'll be operating it at partial rise only, and that may cause a safety problem since the stress is so much greater due to the geometry of the unit. And that may be the reason they're selling this 57" unit, since it's not that popular because you cannot use it in partial rise position.

I may still end up buying either a low-rise or mid-rise Bend-Pak unit from ANYTIME here on Prime in the end. And, yes, I hear you, why don't I fix my car first before spending time and money buying all these tools? And you're all correct on that.

 

[TitaniumVtec]

These units have 3 or 4 safety catches that allow you to raise the lift to a certain point and then lower it onto the catch. This takes the load off the cylinder, as well as provide you with protection in the event of a hydraulic failure. They can stay half way up all day long with zero problems.

 

[NSXclear]

That would be pretty funny if they were made in china, considering the company is called American Automotive Equipment.

Then again walmart use to promote made in america, but we all know were most of their stuff comes from.

 

[nh_nsx]

Did Anyone buy this lift?
Any thoughts or suggestions on this or other scissor lifts?

Thanks very much!
Randy

 

[DRIFTER]

I had one and sold it. Not the same brand but the same style they are very difficult to work around everything is in the way even something as simple as changing oil can be a pain, because of its design. About the only thing its good for is changing/rotating tires and or brake jobs.

I know have 2 Four post lifts Which I paid about 2000 apiece for and it suits my needs quite well I also use it to store more cars in my garage I fit 7 cars in a five car garage

 

[latzke]

Did Anyone buy this lift?
Any thoughts or suggestions on this or other scissor lifts?

If this is going to turn into a thread about lifts, I'd suggest reading this thread first. Aside from costing more and requiring installation, I think cassette in-ground and scissor in-ground are really the way to go. 2/4-post lifts are also quite useful, if you can abide the posts.

 

[ftuhy]

I understand your height problem, but I also like a 4-post drive-on lift. I went for a "Double-Park" 4-poster in Dec 2000 that has served me well. I store my '84 Corvette above the NSX plus use it to service all my cars.

For those going for 2 & 4 posters, the reason I went with Double-Park was at the time they were the only ones who offered 9' between the posts to match my 9' wide garage doors. All others only offered 8' spacing. But since then others have offered a 9' option.

Having said all the above, I wish I had room for a scissors lift for brake and tire work. Then again, I need to have some restraint on just how many tools I buy for playing with my toys.:biggrin:

Frank
'96 NST-T, red/tan