4 Post Lift Recommendation

I was at the Classic Car show at the NEC last month and chatted to the chaps on Strongman stand. They are certainly well made but as you say pricy. ONe thing they did point out is that some models have a lower entry height. The ramps on one model were approx 150mm off the ground whereas a more expensive one designed differently was only 100mm. This, he said made it of more interest to owners of low sports cars.

Where would you position the lifting pads Andrew on, say, a TVR? I'd be loath to put them under the outrigers and there's not much else is there?

Andrew, Thanks for your thoughts, initially that was my thoughts, but, most of them come with posts that are 2 high.

My only restriction on width is how far it eats into my workbench area.

Mr Nordic, it's good to hear your happy with your decision. How was delivery, did you need any lifting equipment? and Did you install it yourself?

I'm an engineer by trade, so have above average skills, and would look to install it myself.

Fitted my automotech myself, likewise engineer by trade. Bloody heavy on your own but with the help of an engine crane managed it. Hit rebar in the floor and still need to fix another bolt in but its very secure.

Thats what i thought
However with the added platform the car is resting on the wheels
You can also fabricate a bar that will allow the car to rest on the main Chassis rails
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For anyone else looking in, here is the details I've got for comparison between companies

HAMER Lift dimensions
Here are its dimensions and the letter codes

3500 ramp length (R) or 3900 (L)
2000 width (P) 2400 (W)
And
2300 width (P) 2700 (W)

R measured from centre line to centre line of the front and back beams (Hamer badged)
L is outside to outside of front and back foot

P is from centre line to centre line of left and right side rails
W is outside to outside of left and right foot.

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SJR garage equipment

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or 0788 755 3831

SPACESAVER 4 POST MOBILE
BACK SOON
3.3m runway lift is only 2.5 wide overall lifting height of 1.9 m and
designed for smaller cars in smaller spaces.
DRIP TRAYS , CASTER SET JACK TRAY ARE ALL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.
£1848.00

MODEL 1 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< This is currently my second choice
PARKING SERVICE MAINTENANCE LIFT RAMP 4 POST SPACE SAVER MOBILE
3.3m runway (platform) is only 2.5 wide overall and designed for smaller cars in smaller spaces.
Lifts up to 3.7 tonnnes comfortably.
Can be secured to the floor (bolts included) or left free standing and moved around or indeed outside with the use of the (included in price) caster set and can also be user as a service, repair , maintenance lift.
Also included in price are the drip trays and the metal jack / tool tray .
Specially made hydraulic jacking beams are available as an optional extra..
£1918.80 incl VAT

Model 2
4 post short narrow
4.0 platforms runway length x 2.5 wide O/A and 3600kg lifting capacity.
£1738.80 incl VAT


Model 2S <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< This is currently my FIRST choice
Delivery is not included.
NEW MODEL
PARKING SERVICE MAINTENANCE LIFT RAMP 4 POST MOBILE
This 3.6m runway lift is only 2.5 wide overall and designed to fit where 3.3m is too short and 4.0m too long .
Lifts up to 3.6 tonnes comfortably.
Can be secured to the floor (bolts included) or left freestanding and moved around or indeed outside with the use of the ( ncluded in price) castor set.
Also included in price are the drip trays and the metal jack / tool tray.
Specially made hydraulic jacking beams are available as an optional extra.
Lifts in stock , RED/YELLOW
£1728 (£1448 + VAT)

Model 3S
Parking service lift
This 3.6m runway ( platform ) lift is only 2.6 wide overall and designed for shorter spaces.
Lifts up to 3.7 tonnes comfortably .
Also included in price are the drip trays and the metal jack / tool tray.
Specially made hydraulic jacking beams are available as
an optional extra.
£1728

Model 4
service lift
4.2 platforms x 2.6 wide O/A and 3600kg lifting capacity.
£1798.80

Model 5
storage service lift
4.9 platforms x 3.1 wide O/A , 2.1 lifting and 4200 kg lifting capacity.
£2158.80

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Strongman
Strongman Glenfinnan - Compact 4 post lift
3.5 long x 2.5 wide : Platform length 3120mm
Max lift height 1800mm
16A fuse required
£3,055 incl VAT

Extras
Drip Trays (£240.00)
Manual Jacking Beam (£625.00)


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Automotech

AS-4T36S
Short 4-post car lift
£1,944.00 Buy it now on ebay



• 3600 Kg capacity lift
• Full mobile wheel kit included
• 3pcs oil drip trays included
• 1pcs jack tray included
• Floor bolts included
• 3200mm lift bed with removable long drive up ramps (790mm)
• Low maintenance due to hydraulic design
• Safety lock in each post + cable fail safety lock in each post + hydraulic anti surge valve
• Fully C.E. approved
• Low voltage control systems (as required)

• Lifting capacity 3600Kg (vehicle lift)
• Minimum height 210 mm
• Maximum lifting height 1900mm
• Lift bed length 3200mm
• Overall length 3460mm +790mm for drive up ramps (4250mm)
• Overall height 2237mm
• Overall width 2630mm
• Platform width 474mm
• Installation can also be arranged
• Goods released on receipt of payment



AS-4T36
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-POST-CAR-LIFT-VEHICLE-...
£1,824.00

KEY FEATURES

• 3600 Kg capacity lift
• Full mobile wheel kit included
• 3pcs oil drip trays included
• 1pcs jack tray included
• Floor bolts included
• 4000mm lift bed with long drive up ramps (790mm)
• Low maintenance due to hydraulic design
• Safety lock in each post + cable fail safety lock + anti surge valve
• Fully C.E. approved
• Low voltage control systems (as required)

SPECIFICATION

• Lifting capacity 3600Kg (vehicle lift)
• Minimum height 210 mm
• Maximum lifting height 1900mm
• Lift bed length 4000mm
• Overall length 4460mm +790mm for drive up ramps (5250mm)
• Overall height 2237mm
• Overall width 2630mm
• Platform width 474mm
• Installation can also be arranged
• Goods released on receipt of payment

what would you recommend instead Julian64 ?

I'm more than happy to listen to other ideas
Oh, unless its a 2 post because I don't have a 1000mm concrete pad to bolt it to and I don't want to create one.

I have found that a four post with a jacking beam (mine is hydraulic and slides back and forth between the two ramps) gives the best of both worlds with few disadvantages. You have the safety and storage support of a four post plus the wheels free convenience of a two post. I haven't found the ramps to get in the way once the jacking beam is in place - in fact they make a great spot to place tools and various bits. I have the Strongman Findhorn Logie which is the has the lower ramp angles. I have done various ball joint, wheel hub, suspension jobs and found it to be perfect. I have solid drip trays in between the ramps to protect the car below.

I agree with julian64 on this. As do, I would guess, most 'in the trade' ie people working daily with a hoist. 4 posters are fine for just whipping the car up in the air for an inspection, but then you still have to jack the wheels off its decks if you need to work. A two poster if far more versatile, cheaper and with 2/3rds less to go wrong/need overhauling ... with a 4 poster you ideally need two jacking beams.
I said inspection... but you really can't see nor get to the critical sill areas (outriggers in this case) properly on a 4 poster either, there isn't as much void between the ramps as you might think and you'll be banging your head in more ways than one.

I've been looking at the options up to and including 4 post and now get the advantage of the two post as I intend it for work rather than storage.
Access is tight and have an 8' ceiling so been looking at this;