Spending some lockdown savings on a 2 post lift

[difflock]

Advice sought, looking to lift a LWB G Wagen, so sub 3 tonne, but guessing better to aim for a 4 to 5 tonne capicity model?

2nd 3Ph commercial(but I ud need a ph convertor ) or new 230V Chineseium ?

Any to avoid in particular?

Cheers

Marcus

[aspenarb]

A mate bought a Chinese 4 ton single phase two post lift about four years ago for about £1200 , its only for hobby use and he has had no issues. I got a used Stenhoj off the bay of thieves for £650, thats only needed a set of belts.

 

Bob

 

 

Edited June 13, 2020 by aspenarb

[monkeybusiness]

A mate got a cheap 3 phase four-poster and has done away with the electrics and just plugs it into a tractor spool to lift. Works perfectly!

[difflock]

5 minutes ago, monkeybusiness said:

A mate got a cheap 3 phase four-poster and has done away with the electrics and just plugs it into a tractor spool to lift. Works perfectly!

AhHa, I like yer mates thinking MB.

 

P.S.

Thanks Bob, that is reassuring since I would only be using it on a very intermittent basis.

[Darkslider]

We've got a Chinese (I assume) single poster which has been fine for several years now. Also bought tyre changer and balancer and a transmission jack from the same company and impressed with all the kit, Automotech on eBay if you're interested. They do a 5 ton 2 poster which is what I'd go for in your boots, we only picked a mobile single poster due to serious space constraints!