Scissor Lifts for Home Garage
Discussion
Hi all,
New to PH forums and looking for some advise about scissor lifts.
In a few months my garage is getting a new roof and wall height raised so will have an internal head height of 3.2m.
Im looking for a full rise scissor lift that is flush to the floor and have got prices for various different versions.
Im not sure wether to get the in floor model or get the surface mount and sink it n so it flush, would be bolted down regardless and channel put in for the hoses.
I have had quotes for both EAE and Bradbury which are both north of 4k and require a service packages so looking at other options and case across the Automotech Services.
I know a few guys on here have them and looking for some reviews on them, price wise its nearly 2k cheaper than the Bradbury and for home garage use its ideal, been looking into the locking system on them and one model use pneumatic chocks and the other has a double ram with hydraulic valves. Which is best? I would prefer a mechanical lock but seems they don't do them anymore on newer lifts.
Whats are people opinions on these and also to owners who have had them for a bit of time how are your getting on with them.
Any info much appreciated.
Thanks Scott.
New to PH forums and looking for some advise about scissor lifts.
In a few months my garage is getting a new roof and wall height raised so will have an internal head height of 3.2m.
Im looking for a full rise scissor lift that is flush to the floor and have got prices for various different versions.
Im not sure wether to get the in floor model or get the surface mount and sink it n so it flush, would be bolted down regardless and channel put in for the hoses.
I have had quotes for both EAE and Bradbury which are both north of 4k and require a service packages so looking at other options and case across the Automotech Services.
I know a few guys on here have them and looking for some reviews on them, price wise its nearly 2k cheaper than the Bradbury and for home garage use its ideal, been looking into the locking system on them and one model use pneumatic chocks and the other has a double ram with hydraulic valves. Which is best? I would prefer a mechanical lock but seems they don't do them anymore on newer lifts.
Whats are people opinions on these and also to owners who have had them for a bit of time how are your getting on with them.
Any info much appreciated.
Thanks Scott.
Corstopitum said:
Have you had a look at this company? https://sm-t.co.uk/product-category/vehicle-lifts/...
I've never used their scissor lifts but I have purchased and built one of their 4 post lifts. Good bit of kit!
I hadn't looked at this company but just had a look and see they don't have any full rise lifts.I've never used their scissor lifts but I have purchased and built one of their 4 post lifts. Good bit of kit!
Thanks though.
AdeTuono said:
I have one of these....
Good bit of kit, but if buying again I would go for a 4-post lift. Access is limited underneath, due to the width of the lifting platform and the fact that the car is supported on the chassis. It's good for brake and suspension work if the dimensions of the car allow.
One problem I have had is the synchronisation of the lifts. They rise at the same rate, but have started to lower differently. So much so that at the moment I can't use it in case the car tips off. Need to check the power-pack to see if there's a restriction, but it's a little disconcerting seeing whatever's on the ramp sitting at 45° sideways.
This is one of the ramps i have looking at also, thats a bit worrying that the sync is out, anyway to relieve the pressure on one side to get the car down?Good bit of kit, but if buying again I would go for a 4-post lift. Access is limited underneath, due to the width of the lifting platform and the fact that the car is supported on the chassis. It's good for brake and suspension work if the dimensions of the car allow.
One problem I have had is the synchronisation of the lifts. They rise at the same rate, but have started to lower differently. So much so that at the moment I can't use it in case the car tips off. Need to check the power-pack to see if there's a restriction, but it's a little disconcerting seeing whatever's on the ramp sitting at 45° sideways.
Does sound like a blockage somewhere that causing flow restriction and not letting the oil return at the same pace as the other ramp.
chippy348 said:
In ground lift and not a mobile lift, 2 very different things !
OP I have just installed one and there is quite a lot of work involved with this, do you realise the ground works that will need to be done to get the lift into the ground ?? dig out, hard-core, concrete slab, foundation boxes / pockets then concrete the whole lot it. You will need some heavy lifting equipment to get them into the pockets as well.
If you want more info I can give you some more but like I said its lots of work.
This is the model i have been looking at. I know its going to be a lot of work but a the end of the day I'm spending 10k getting the garage done up so want to do it right.OP I have just installed one and there is quite a lot of work involved with this, do you realise the ground works that will need to be done to get the lift into the ground ?? dig out, hard-core, concrete slab, foundation boxes / pockets then concrete the whole lot it. You will need some heavy lifting equipment to get them into the pockets as well.
If you want more info I can give you some more but like I said its lots of work.
Any advise would be much appreciated.
buzzer said:
here are a few pictures of mine...its quite versatile.... its a mid height one though as I am restricted on head room.
It was surface mounted for many years, but last year I sunk it into the floor which was a long hard job, but worth it as its so much easier to move my bikes around the garage now. I also took the opportunity to make the lift so I could raise just one of the platforms so I could have a car in the garage while having a bike on the lift.
I also bought mine from Automech, and they were good to deal with.
My friends done the same with his, think its the same model.It was surface mounted for many years, but last year I sunk it into the floor which was a long hard job, but worth it as its so much easier to move my bikes around the garage now. I also took the opportunity to make the lift so I could raise just one of the platforms so I could have a car in the garage while having a bike on the lift.
I also bought mine from Automech, and they were good to deal with.
Interested to know you managed to control each ramp individually as i would like to use it for my bikes also.
Thanks.
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