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Robbie260
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Well thought of and revered in the states but as for the uk I couldn’t say personally. Like Ben pack every American YouTuber has one great advertisement not sure about how it works in commercial environments if you know what I mean.
AVI_8
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This is the one I’m getting, not sure how it compares with the one you quoted, but it’s from a German company, has loads of back up and spare parts, and I can’t find anything better for the money. And I’ve been looking for a while.
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2 post lift 4.2 t - BASIC LINE Automatic
2 post lift 4.2 t - BASIC LINE Automatic: The ideal starter model with a TOP price - performance ratio. The Basic Line lift in electromagnetic version ...
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frank horton
V twins are great but 4"s rule.........
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That looks ok…
i have an old 3phase Hoffman….never been a mins trouble….
when it goes in the next w/shop the base will be in the floor not on it…
i find it diff to push cars over the base lip…..mines about 35 mm high….
ended up making long ramps from wood to get over it…
the other prob was low sports cars…had to drive em on wooden ramps to get the arms under the sills..
i have an old 3phase Hoffman….never been a mins trouble….
when it goes in the next w/shop the base will be in the floor not on it…
i find it diff to push cars over the base lip…..mines about 35 mm high….
ended up making long ramps from wood to get over it…
the other prob was low sports cars…had to drive em on wooden ramps to get the arms under the sills..
Melvyn Best
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I had to replace my worn out Hoffman to keep my insurance company happy , I replaced it with a Stenhog after breaking out the base , replacing it with a new concrete pad the depth of the lifts base below the finished floor level with a drain installed . When the lift had been installed the floor was finished so that everything was level . So much better than having to drive or push a car over but still low cars could be a problem
Yes this is the UK version I think
cjautosheywood.co.uk
They do a tall and medium hight lift.
Or does it have to be moveable?
Because if not this is a similar fixed version
www.automotechservices.co.uk
Is this for DIY use ?
If so my advise is buy the biggest heavy duty lift you can. I bought this lift a year ago
https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-6246h1-twin-hydraulic-ram-clear-floor-2-post-lift/
And am very lucky enough to have the space for it.
I've seen videos of people lifting pick up trucks on those max jax lifts I would say be prepared the car is going to wobble about alot. Also the lift I bought is rated to 4 ton but if you tried to lift a 3.5 Ton vehicle that had a 2.2ton rear axle then the rear arms on the lift would be 100kg over weight. As each arm is rated at 1 Ton.
The other option is https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/7521-mobile-single-post-vehicle-lift/
They do a bolted down version.
When I had my floor done I had it cast in fibre concrete instead of rebar. This avoids hitting the rebar for the anchors. Do a minimum 6 inch thick.
If it is for DIY it's great to get your own lift. Mine has paid for itself already.
Hope this helps.
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Our 2 Post Movable Maxi Lift. The posts are only 2m high, and so are ideal for low ceilings and can be bolted inside or outside the garage.
cjautosheywood.co.uk
They do a tall and medium hight lift.
Or does it have to be moveable?
Because if not this is a similar fixed version
AS-230NSP 3.0T Capacity Short Narrow 2 Post Lift - Automotech Services Limited
The AS-230NSP has been designed by Automotech Services for customers who require the versatility of a 2 Post Lift but have a low ceiling in addition to a narrow workshop space. The post height is only 2024mm and the outside width only 2860mm. This makes the machine ideal for domestic workshops...
www.automotechservices.co.uk
Is this for DIY use ?
If so my advise is buy the biggest heavy duty lift you can. I bought this lift a year ago
https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-6246h1-twin-hydraulic-ram-clear-floor-2-post-lift/
And am very lucky enough to have the space for it.
I've seen videos of people lifting pick up trucks on those max jax lifts I would say be prepared the car is going to wobble about alot. Also the lift I bought is rated to 4 ton but if you tried to lift a 3.5 Ton vehicle that had a 2.2ton rear axle then the rear arms on the lift would be 100kg over weight. As each arm is rated at 1 Ton.
The other option is https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/7521-mobile-single-post-vehicle-lift/
They do a bolted down version.
When I had my floor done I had it cast in fibre concrete instead of rebar. This avoids hitting the rebar for the anchors. Do a minimum 6 inch thick.
If it is for DIY it's great to get your own lift. Mine has paid for itself already.
Hope this helps.
stuvy
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Had one of these at a place I worked and my only gripe was the rubber pads were made from the cheapest rubber none to manThis is the one I’m getting, not sure how it compares with the one you quoted, but it’s from a German company, has loads of back up and spare parts, and I can’t find anything better for the money. And I’ve been looking for a while.
2 post lift 4.2 t - BASIC LINE Automatic
2 post lift 4.2 t - BASIC LINE Automatic: The ideal starter model with a TOP price - performance ratio. The Basic Line lift in electromagnetic version ...
We replaced them with cork squares and they didn’t damage the car paint
