Car lift 2post or 4post ?

Evening all,

Thank you for replies, very helpful with a clear winner.

So, now just to decide which I need.

My floor as far as I know is a good industrial concreted area.
I will drill some test holes to make sure, think I need to speak to the
landlord aswell.
Height is no restriction, so clear floor lift looks good.
Power can be three or single phase, however if the difference is only lift speed
then I'd go with single phase as this leaves me a spare way on the dis board.

What other advantages for using 3 phase ?

Lift would not be used as part of my everyday business, could be sat unused for
weeks at a time. Will need to be able to leave it fully raised when not being used.
Vehicles I would need to lift......well.....only one in mind, vxr8, and if it does
this ok, then all the other cars in my family are smaller, oh, perhaps my traffic van.

Ebay has loads, looking at this one:-



4000 Kg Capacity
Low Maintenance Due To Hydraulic Design
Twin Hydraulic Rams With Safety Devices
Safety Device In Both Posts
Includes 3 sets of Lift Pad Extensions for Vans / 4x4 (50mm,75mm,150mm)
Fully C.E. Approved
Low Voltage Control System (As Required)

Minimum Height 98 mm
Overall Height 3750mm
Lifting Capacity 4000kg
Maximum Lifting Height 1900mm
Overall Width 3420 mm


Also like the look of this one



Supersymmetric arms increase overall arm sweep and minimum arm reach to precisely lift vehicles.
Dual hydraulic direct-drive cylinders - conforming to ANSI standards.
With Self-Lubricating UHMW Polyethylene sliders and bronze bush.
Clear -floor design provides unobstructed floor use..
Single-point safety release.
Overhead safety shut-off device prevents vehicle damage.
Adjustable height accommodates varying ceiling heights.
Door Guards. Toe Guards.
Adjustable screw rubber pads.
Includes set of Truck Adapters.
Capacity 4T
· Lifting Time 55Seconds
· Raise Height I: 1690-1800mm
· Raise Height II: 1890-2000mm
· Overall Height: 3621/3821mm
· Overall Width: 3428mm
· Width Between Posts: 2850mm
Width Extention Kit Available extra - see my ebay listing
· Minimum Pad Height: 125mm unfortunately 27mm more than the other lift
· Motor: 2.0/3.0 HP
· Gross Weight: 670Kg
· This lift is supplied with a Single (1) Phase Motor
(Also available with a Three (3) Phase motor see my eBay listings)
· Powder Coated Finish
· CE Approved




Bit more money, but lifts to 2000mm, which would be could good as I’m over 6ft 2”


Gareth, what spec is your lift ?

Chris, your GEM lift, was that available in clear floor design ?

Merge, perhaps you could comment without breaking forum rules, otherwise look me up
www.lotuscarlton.co.uk and email me there so I have your contact details please.

TIA

Thanks for all the advise guys.
Took a little (a lot actually !)while longer, but I had a lot to sort out this year.
Finally got the 2 post installed last week.
I got the Peak 209C with the extra width extension kit.
With the pad extenders I can have the the car up high enough 6ft 4 1/2"
and safety locked so that I can walk under without bashing may head in
Added bonus is that the van goes up to full height just before hitting the
safety rail.











Now, what should I break first......

Ain't that the truth, I should feel guilty but as I'm here with many in the same boat....I don't

Oi ! Shorty, you cheeky git !