BIGGU Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Were getting ready to move into a new place and it has a big ass poll barn in the yard and we decided that were going to put a 2 post lift into it. we've found a few places that will sell a used one for $1600 which is ok I suppose. but id really rather get a new one. I saw you can get a Rotary lift for $1500-$2000 but then there is freight and installation etc. I was wondering if there is some place in Ohio that sells them to cut down on freight etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Central.Sales.Company.614-276-2675 Central installed our lifts and has been maintaining them, I don't see the bills so I can't comment on their pricing but what little service we've needed has been well executed. I believe they do new and used lift sales also. We have a pair of ALM lifts built in the early 1980's and a 1990's Rotary lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 rotary 2 post 9000lbs http://nationalautotools.com/two-post-automotive-lifts-c-2.html 1600 shipped to your door. all you have to do it put it up, and wire it, and drop in the fluid. installation on a 2 post, is not hard. just make sure you have 220 out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 rotary 2 post 9000lbs http://nationalautotools.com/two-post-automotive-lifts-c-2.html 1600 shipped to your door. all you have to do it put it up, and wire it, and drop in the fluid. installation on a 2 post, is not hard. just make sure you have 220 out there. NICE! are these actually rotarys or another brand? are they what your using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Make sure your floor is thick enough to support it! Many don't make sure the floor is thick enough and i've seen this end in disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Make sure your floor is thick enough to support it! Many don't make sure the floor is thick enough and i've seen this end in disaster. +100000 Most floors aren't thick enough especially in a pole barn that wasn't planned for a lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Let me know if you need the concrete cut to make way for a thickened slab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 And let me know if you need the concrete repoured back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 and let me know when you get it installed so I can use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 And let me know if you need the concrete repoured back in. Is that your best pick-up line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Is that your best pick-up line? I usually tell the ladys I lay pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 NICE! are these actually rotarys or another brand? are they what your using? i think dyno brian has one..its looks like a rotary knock off per say. i havent heard of any of the guys complaining about them. and like already stated, make sure the concrete is thick enough to withstand it... i have seen guys put large plates of 1/4 thick steel under the stands, to help out on thinner floors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 We use Mohawk lifts with great success, also I don't particularly care for the design of that bar running b/w the tops of the post because of SUV's not being able to go up all of the way on some of them. The Mohawk lines you can run through the floor, or run them up to the ceiling and across like the ones we have. Some of those bars may be high enough, but some of the ones I have seen have not. Just something to consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 +100000 Most floors aren't thick enough especially in a pole barn that wasn't planned for a lift. Most are usually only 2-3" thick, if that. I believe you need 6" or 8" for most lifts, but I forget the total slab size. Check with the lift manufacturer. I've seen WAY too many people pop in a lift on a weak floor and nearly kill themselves after lifting a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 thanks guys, The concrete shouldn't be a issue as the pole barn was built to store this guys big ass RV so they had the floors reinforced. ill definitely make sure its think enough, i think i remember reading 4 inch but im not quite sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Dont be so sure, even a 3-4" floor is usually put down for a heavy ass rv. See what manufacturer suggests and full depth drill test holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Dont be so sure, even a 3-4" floor is usually put down for a heavy ass rv. See what manufacturer suggests and full depth drill test holes. I suggest multiple test holes. I've seen people take a sample near where they wanted to mount one then a few inches over the floor was nearly 1/2 as thick due to the uneven bed they poured on. NEVER assume it's thick enough, remember that a car will be above your head while on the lift. THINK SAFE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Had the floors checked few days ago, the floor on the left side of the pole barn is 4" and the floor on the right side (where the lift will be going) is 6" with re barb through it. rob, are those the lifts you use? do you suppose 4-5 adults could lift the lift (in pieces of course) off the deliver truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4667 Some info on a diy lift install, apparently the medium duty lift posts are not too heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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