Garage lift

[redanni]

would love something in the garage easier to lift car up instead of using jack all the time, seen this advertised and just wondered if anyone had any experience with them?
My garage isn't that big so space is limited.
Cheers

PS safety is paramount so wouldn't want anything that could be dodgy

Best Portable Car Lift System for Garage or Shop - QuickJack UK

 

[Wild Thing]

Maybe a little more expensive but their gear is first class
RM-30 Medium Rise Scissor Lift | redmount.ie

 

[Robert]

Maybe a little more expensive but their gear is first class
RM-30 Medium Rise Scissor Lift | redmount.ie

We have this model in work, lower cars sometimes need extra ramps, but its a great bit of kit, been 100% reliable and feels sturdy to use.

 

[adam1942]

@redanni I've been looking at one for the new garage. A lot of youtubers use them (B is for Build, Mighty Car mods etc) and they all work under them without axel stands etc. I understand once they are fully extended they lock out some how to prevent it dropping on you.. although I'd still be using some.

If you get one post back otherwise once I get moved and free up the cash i'll post up and let you know what I think of it

 

[redanni]

Maybe a little more expensive but their gear is first class
RM-30 Medium Rise Scissor Lift | redmount.ie

That looks perfect, my only concern is even that People carrier looked quite close to the lift when driven on, ie my car might bottom out on it?
I'll measure it to check

 

[Wild Thing]

You can always make a few assistor planks cut in wedges to get anything low onto them

 

[redanni]

I'm maybe being silly here, but do I need a compressed air system for the likes of this?

 

[Jason]

I'm maybe being silly here, but do I need a compressed air system for the likes of this?

Yep to work the locks, I just bought this one yesterday.

MOBILE MID RISE SCISSOR LIFT - 3000KG (TLT631AF)

Has 110mm height when down.

 

[redanni]

Yep to work the locks, I just bought this one yesterday.

MOBILE MID RISE SCISSOR LIFT - 3000KG (TLT631AF)

Has 110mm height when down.

Dam it!!
I'll have to look into that now too, TBH id prefer the one Brian posted or that one if it would work out

 

[Wild Thing]

its electro hydraulic but redmount do 50ltr compressors for humble money, every garage needs a wee compressor

 

[redanni]

its electro hydraulic but redmount do 50ltr compressors for humble money, every garage needs a wee compressor

Does it take up much room? The compressor I mean, I just don't want my garage to get cluttered up. It's 13x25 not a big space

 

[Wild Thing]

they are tiny, i have one at the garage we use if we need to go mobile, you are welcome to call and take a look at

 

[Lyons]

Now I need one of these too .

 

[redanni]

Now I need one of these too .

Sure would be handy.
I just need to work out how much it would cost for everything I need and how much room it will take up now

 

[RoniN]

@Rob has one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-LIFT-...0AAOSw9c1Zz5n2

If I didn't already have a lift I'd be buying that one.

Cheers

 

[Antoin]

With the

Now I need one of these too .

Space you have you should be sticking a four post in!

 

[Ollie]

@Rob has one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-LIFT-...0AAOSw9c1Zz5n2

If I didn't already have a lift I'd be buying that one.

Cheers

Doesnt have the same clearance as the other lifts posted for doing an exhaust etc.

 

[Nicky]

With the space you have you should be sticking a four post in!

They’re an awkward, cumbersome bastid of a thing. There’s 1 at home and I still continue to work mostly on the ground as it’s a balls to work around.

 

[Lyons]

With the

Space you have you should be sticking a four post in!

Wasn’t allowed one!

 

[Antoin]

They’re an awkward, cumbersome bastid of a thing. There’s 1 at home and I still continue to work mostly on the ground as it’s a balls to work around.

They always just looked a bit safer than a 2 post lift to me. They dont rely on the concrete as much to stay up and with a bridge jack I thought they would have been useful enough?
Having never used one however il take your word for it.

 

[m00k]

I just grabbed one of Lidl’s wee 100 litre compressors and it’s small enough to fit between the joists in the roof so it will be mounted up above and a line dropped down through the ceiling to one of the wall mounted retractable airlines.... save the clutter on the floor

 

[stevieturbo]

I'm maybe being silly here, but do I need a compressed air system for the likes of this?

Some will require air, some will not.

Some of the scissor style use a double hydraulic ram setup so there's always a backup, but there are also manual locks you can use to prevent it going below a certain height.

But unless you sink them into the ground they'll all have some clearance issues for some cars especially if sills are low or side skirts etc.

Depending on level of work you'd be doing and access required....something like this doesnt look too bad, although would be mostly service/wheels off work because it would get in the way of other stuff.

Mobile Vehicle Scissor Lift POWERTEC PREP2 91773 | eBay

 

[stevieturbo]

@Rob has one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-LIFT-...0AAOSw9c1Zz5n2

If I didn't already have a lift I'd be buying that one.

Cheers

They just look so flimsy and unstable I wouldnt want to be doing any heavy work like gearbox removal etc under one of those.
And with such small contact points on the ground, you can get it will sink into most tarmac leaving marks or worse.

 

[Jason]

Mine just arrived, weight of it is insane lol

 

[Ollie]

Mine just arrived, weight of it is insane lol

What model is that and what price? Pm me if you want.