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Offline brads70

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I know a guy locally selling this one for $1600 in as new condition.
http://www.atlasautoequipment.ca/atlas-td6mr-6-000-lbs-capacity-portable-110-volt-scissor-lift/

Anyone have any words of wisdom/advice?  I don't have the height for a full size lift and thought this might be a good compromise? I was thinking of cutting the floor to mount this flush, but still be able to pull it out onto the driveway someday if I pour a concrete slab ? Driveway currently is asphalt. 
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Re: Portable midlift scissor lift, anyone have experiance with one?
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2016 - 04:58:47 PM »
I've seen them locally sell for less than half that...   Know a guy that bought one for $750...  That said they are great for detailing... Not the best for mechanical work...  But allot better than working on the floor...
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Re: Portable midlift scissor lift, anyone have experiance with one?
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2016 - 06:27:44 PM »
OK, here is a thought. You could go with a four post lift, and even though your head room won't allow full use of elevation, it would still allow the same amount of access as the scissor lift. And at some point in time, you may relocate or build a shop to house the larger lift. I bought a 4 poster some time back and went in with some other guys and we got a good deal. I sure do like the one I have.

like I said, it is another way of looking at it.  :2cents:

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Re: Portable midlift scissor lift, anyone have experiance with one?
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2016 - 06:32:09 PM »
OK, here is a thought. You could go with a four post lift, and even though your head room won't allow full use of elevation, it would still allow the same amount of access as the scissor lift. And at some point in time, you may relocate or build a shop to house the larger lift. I bought a 4 poster some time back and went in with some other guys and we got a good deal. I sure do like the one I have.

like I said, it is another way of looking at it.  :2cents:
I thought of that but I don't have the height to install a 4 post lift.
I missed out it just sold a few minutes ago.... :pullinghair:
Brad
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
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Re: Portable midlift scissor lift, anyone have experiance with one?
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2016 - 01:31:44 PM »
16 is a little high for that lift  maybe a 2 post in the drive way or along side your bldg.,  all youd need would be to pour a footers for the to set on
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Car-Scissor-Lift/Mid-Rise-Scissor-Lift
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Offline brads70

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Re: Portable midlift scissor lift, anyone have experiance with one?
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2016 - 02:07:33 PM »
Keep in mind I'm in Canada and the dollar difference....... shipping , duty etc....
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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Re: Portable midlift scissor lift, anyone have experiance with one?
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2016 - 02:34:50 PM »
maybe buy one while your at Carlisle and if someone is trailering their car put it in the trailer     :-X
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Re: Portable midlift scissor lift, anyone have experiance with one?
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2016 - 03:11:18 PM »
maybe buy one while your at Carlisle and if someone is trailering their car put it in the trailer     :-X

Maybe , it's just this guy was local , no customs , duty , taxes, exchange rate hassles.
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0