Garage Hoists.

[VS 5.0]

One thing I liked about this one is the jack that can be used to raise the car for removal of wheels.

 

[NORTI]

One thing I liked about this one is the jack that can be used to raise the car for removal of wheels.

we looked at this as an option because of that jack. we will probably still get a 4 poster in the future as its good for storage, but adding the jack gives it more practical use as well.

 

[someguy360]

My problem with 4 posters has always been it makes it harder to do suspension/brake work than a 2 poster.

Great for storage however!

 

[MasterOfReality]

The hoist jack pretty much solves a lot of issues with a 4 poster........

I've been out in the shed marking up where I had the 150mm thick section done.

 

[VS 5.0]

My problem with 4 posters has always been it makes it harder to do suspension/brake work than a 2 poster.

Great for storage however!

That is where the jack comes in and overcomes that obstacle.

 

[MasterOfReality]

Is Molnar worth the extra spend? By the time I get it to my door and with an optional jacking beam and installation I’m looking at $14k at least…….

Compared to the 5-7k for the others. I’ll prob have a crack at installing it myself with a few mates. Then can get electrician in to run the 3 phase to it.

I’m leaning towards the other brands given it’s not going into a workshop and cycled multiple times a day…..

Anybody had experience with Bendpak? They require an air compressor for the safety locks. Any benefit with this?

 

[MasterOfReality]

I have narrowed it down to a Tufflift or Hero Hoists Lift King.

For wiring I’d like to have a pendant outlet so it’s out of the way.

The shed has three phase. My electrician prefers three phase for hoists but thinks single phase 15A would be fine as well for my usage case but if it were his hoist he would choose three phase. He said labour would be the same for a 15A or three phase run, with the main additional cost of three phase coming from the outlet and plug (approx $400).

I’m thinking since it’s already in the shed, do it right once and for all. Both tufflift and hero are pushing single phase as I guess they have more in stock.

Tufflift hoists are signed off by an engineer as complying with the relevant Australian standards (can’t remember the exact standard, they sent me a copy of the sign off in the quote). Need to see if Hero has the same.

 

[losh1971]

Have you considered a Joel's? Joel's are probably better than a Tufflift, although Tufflift have good reports too. I chose Joel's over Tufflift. I have a photo of mine somewhere.

Pendant is easy. That's what I have. I run the pendant and had the electrician connect the power point and add it to the sub box.

 

[MasterOfReality]

Yes I did, I’m pretty sure the geometry didn’t work quite as well, I’ll have to check my notes. I need it to lift a 200 series so most of the 3t jobs are out as they are too narrow.

 

[losh1971]

Mine is 4.5T