Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
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Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
I'm planning on doing more work myself on my 89 so thinking about getting a mid-rise portable scissor lift.
I used to live in the US and a couple of my Porsche buddies had Bendpak MD-6XP mid-rise scissor lifts which are good quality and which they are happy with …...so this is my starting point option
will also be looking at lifts when go down to London Classic Car show in a couple of weeks
Does anyone here have a mid-rise portable scissor lift ……. or a something similar you can recommend
Don't have space for 2 or 4 post lift and needs to be moved out of the way to park other cars in the back so portable best
All feedback and recommendations appreciated
I used to live in the US and a couple of my Porsche buddies had Bendpak MD-6XP mid-rise scissor lifts which are good quality and which they are happy with …...so this is my starting point option
will also be looking at lifts when go down to London Classic Car show in a couple of weeks
Does anyone here have a mid-rise portable scissor lift ……. or a something similar you can recommend
Don't have space for 2 or 4 post lift and needs to be moved out of the way to park other cars in the back so portable best
All feedback and recommendations appreciated
Cheers
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
I was tempted by one of these, but can't stretch to it right now ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
Discussion here on IB: https://www.impactbumpers.com/forum/ind ... icle-lift/
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
I keep looking at these, https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/pr ... icle-lift/
I have bought a 4 post of them and no problems.
Roy
I have bought a 4 post of them and no problems.
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
The low rise “quick jack” type seems to be a good DIY option as compact / light / easy to store. Good enough for most jobs but only ~500mm lift though. Used regularly by MightyCarMods on YouTube.
Seem to be circa £1500 though, via eBay etc.
Might price up a direct order & see if that is palatable. Such as:
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Seem to be circa £1500 though, via eBay etc.
Might price up a direct order & see if that is palatable. Such as:
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
What can be done on one of these that can’t with a jack and axle stands?
You can get it a bit higher but you’re still sitting down or stooping for brakes and getting underneath is presumably harder due the bulk of the things.
You can get it a bit higher but you’re still sitting down or stooping for brakes and getting underneath is presumably harder due the bulk of the things.
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
I bought one of the Automotec one's for my ST build. Great bit of kit, easy to move around on a nice flat floor.
https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/pr ... ssor-lift/
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https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/pr ... ssor-lift/
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
Tru dat. But getting a car up on 4 axle stands makes me very nervous. Obv, trolley jack pulls as it lifts, so risk of other end tipping over axle stands. Also, more modern motors have limited jack placement options, while leaving a spot free for the axle stand. The quick jack style weigh about 45kg each so easy to more around & store. If you have space & height for a two post or 4 post, that is a much better option.... but even a standard twin garage is not really big enough, unless you have a full width door & stick the lift in the middle.Sam wrote:What can be done on one of these that can’t with a jack and axle stands?
You can get it a bit higher but you’re still sitting down or stooping for brakes and getting underneath is presumably harder due the bulk of the things.
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
Hi I've a Bendpak SP-7 - bought it nearly 10 years ago and in use every week, I burned out "something" in it 5 years ago, must have been the motor?? got it repaired and works a treat. I've mine recessed in to the garage floor - did this when building the garage and putting in the floor but could have left it surface mounted and still parked on it. It's just about full height and I'm pleased I didn't get mid rise but understand why many do. I can reccomend Bendpak - its worked for me....100%
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
Not really.Bruce M wrote: Obv, trolley jack pulls as it lifts, so risk of other end tipping over axle stands
Trolley jack rolls as it lifts. Other end stays where you left it. Assuming garage floor is flat and smooth so the jack can move to find its position.
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
I've done this in the past. You do need to be VERY careful not to rock the car off the first pair of axle stands, no matter which way round you do it. Having said that, my old garage has a tamped floor...…inaglasshouse wrote:Not really.Bruce M wrote: Obv, trolley jack pulls as it lifts, so risk of other end tipping over axle stands
Trolley jack rolls as it lifts. Other end stays where you left it. Assuming garage floor is flat and smooth so the jack can move to find its position.
I went for one of these -
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I had used a friends one now and again over the past number of years, and it was simple and reliable to use, although not as cheap as when the Euro was 70-odd pence...…
They also do scissor lifts - https://www.redmount.ie/
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
I have one of these from Strongman Tools for sale as we just put in another new 4-poster. Excellent condition £500.
https://sm-t.co.uk/product/tamar-2-7-to ... l-release/
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
Years ago, I tipped the axle stands on one occasion and I got a fright. No risk to me, but nearly punctured the fuel tank. A small nut jammed under the trolley jack wheel so it didn’t slide on the floor and in my haste to crank the handle, I didn’t notice.jwhillracer wrote:I've done this in the past. You do need to be VERY careful not to rock the car off the first pair of axle stands, no matter which way round you do it. Having said that, my old garage has a tamped floor...…inaglasshouse wrote:Not really.Bruce M wrote: Obv, trolley jack pulls as it lifts, so risk of other end tipping over axle stands
Trolley jack rolls as it lifts. Other end stays where you left it. Assuming garage floor is flat and smooth so the jack can move to find its position.
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
Hi Anguscamperco wrote:I have one of these from Strongman Tools for sale as we just put in another new 4-poster. Excellent condition £500.
https://sm-t.co.uk/product/tamar-2-7-to ... l-release/
It looks like it can be set to different heights; if it can be locked a little below the full working height (say 90cm) I will take it as it will fit below my the section of my garage with a loft.
Can come and collect in a couple of weeks with my trailer - will pm you
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https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/pr ... ssor-lift/
+1 for this company. an excellent product and great aftersales and tech support.
Mid rise lift and I use mine all the time. It's a 2 minute job to lift any car in the air and so much easier to work on wheels / suspension etc.
I dropped the gearbox from a front wheel drive golf and the ability to position it at any position makes the job so much easier.
Compared to similar products the automotech ones have a fully hydraulic dual ram setup. This gives unlimited height adjustment.I have had cars up in the air for weeks and they don't move. I'm told the hydraulics fail safe, but theres room to put an axle stand in the mechanism for the paranoid.
As this model has no centre section you can customise the width and so far the only bits that are hard to reach are the sills. Exhaust swaps on front engine cars are easy and an engine or transmission drop on a heck motor is no problem.
For those jobs that require sill access it makes it really simple and safe to put the car on high axle stands or wooden crib blocks if you need the car under it's own weight.
It also feels much more stable that when I have been wrenching on a 2 post lift as, using large rubber jacking squares, there is a larger surface area taking the load and if one jacking point should fail you have the length of the ramp to act as a safety net.
Its been (almost) life changing and I wish I had bought it much earlier.
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+1 for this company. an excellent product and great aftersales and tech support.
Mid rise lift and I use mine all the time. It's a 2 minute job to lift any car in the air and so much easier to work on wheels / suspension etc.
I dropped the gearbox from a front wheel drive golf and the ability to position it at any position makes the job so much easier.
Compared to similar products the automotech ones have a fully hydraulic dual ram setup. This gives unlimited height adjustment.I have had cars up in the air for weeks and they don't move. I'm told the hydraulics fail safe, but theres room to put an axle stand in the mechanism for the paranoid.
As this model has no centre section you can customise the width and so far the only bits that are hard to reach are the sills. Exhaust swaps on front engine cars are easy and an engine or transmission drop on a heck motor is no problem.
For those jobs that require sill access it makes it really simple and safe to put the car on high axle stands or wooden crib blocks if you need the car under it's own weight.
It also feels much more stable that when I have been wrenching on a 2 post lift as, using large rubber jacking squares, there is a larger surface area taking the load and if one jacking point should fail you have the length of the ramp to act as a safety net.
Its been (almost) life changing and I wish I had bought it much earlier.
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Re: Any recomendations for a mid-rise scissor lift?
Back in 2005 Ian Donkin had the use of a mid rise lift that was owned by Steve Bradbury...see viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6272&p=42989&hilit=superpro#p42989
I believe Steve picked up the ramp by chance on one of his farm visits for a bargain price!
Interestingly the lift can also tilt fore and aft so that one could stand up to access the underside of the car.
At the time it was mooted that copies could be made in China for a reasonable cost, but nothing came of that.
I believe Steve picked up the ramp by chance on one of his farm visits for a bargain price!
Interestingly the lift can also tilt fore and aft so that one could stand up to access the underside of the car.
At the time it was mooted that copies could be made in China for a reasonable cost, but nothing came of that.
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