kylejohnston1

I am looking for the least expensive place to buy a scissor lift (other than Harbor Freight). I'm fine with HF for certain specialty tools that I don't use on a regular basis but I've heard bad things about their hydraulic cylinders leaking.

Anyway, this is the best option I've found so far:

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...e-Midrise-Lift

Does anyone know of any better bargains?

dgk996

Here's another one I've come across in my search......
http://www.ezcarlift.com/index.html

Vandit

Local Craigslist ads?

PorscheDoc

Least expensive is absolutely what you do not want when working under a car. I got my bendpak from Brian at ASEDeals.com

s4magman

No affiliation but I bought my 4-post BendPak from these guys: http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/

alexjc4

lol, yes, a bit like asking for a recommendation for the cheapest plastic surgeon; it might not end well.

Although to be fair the OP did ask for the least expensive "place" to buy a scissor lift.

Marc Shaw

Yeah, "least expensive" and "car lift" sounds like a dangerous oxymoron.

Marc

kylejohnston1

Okay, I can see how my wording may have come across the wrong way. First and foremost, I want to be safe...which is why a Harbor Freight lift is not an option.

With that being said, I am a 30 year old on a budget. I've heard good things about the Atlas lift from Greg Smith. Just making sure I'm not overlooking anything before pulling the trigger...

Marc Shaw

I have a BendPak and love it but also have heard good things about the Greg Smith stuff.

Have a look at www.garagejournal.com as they live and breathe garage stuff like we obssess about oil types and undertrays.

Marc

kylejohnston1

Thanks for the link. I saw that site a while back, really enjoyed it, but forgot to bookmark it....until now!

LouZ

The connotation "least expensive" should never be associated with "CHEAP". I would agree that the least expensive approach is the prudent way to go. BTW....I have the mid-rise scissors lift, and would not consider a 2 or 4 post (to each his own)

swesna

lou -- what is wrong with 2 or 4 post lifts?

AFKC

purchased my 4 post from Greg Smith. Had no issues

LouZ

I have a 2 car garage with 2 doors. Therefore, i can't pull into the middle easily. I'm limited on the wall side as to having room for the post(s). Also, the concrete floor needs to be evaluated, especially for a 2 post where there is a cantelever driven uplift on the anchor bolts.

The Porsche is well suited to a scissors lift since there is very little reason to need "free" access to the middle section. If needed, a little acrobatics will get you into the area. The Scissors will also lift my Explorer easily, as it's rated for 6000#.

kylejohnston1

Picking the Atlas MR-06 up in Austin on Monday, Nov 19. Can't wait!