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[MODNIZD]

Hi guys,

 

So I have the Workshop ready. Floor should be hard by Saturday. Its time to buy a hoist.

 

Now I have spent hours on the internet, and also calling local businesses in Perth, but still no closer to picking a hoist. Been looking second hand too but all 3 phase and old as.

 

Requirements are:

- Clear Floor

- At least 3.5 tonne (parentals Cruiser)

- Pads nice and low for my stupid low commodore

- Single Phase

- Automatic unlock to lower would be a nice to have

 

Now there has been a lot of talk about China hoists, to which a lot of people have said they have really picked up their game in the last few years and are now decent.

 

I main questions are:

- Do you have one and where did you get it?

- Is it any good? Any problems?

 

Cheers!

 

 

[hanra]

Glenn Everitt shows some good looking hoists on Man and Machine... Cant think of the company however...

[HDT166]

if you can afford it get a molnar by far the best most reliable hoists. and easy to get parts for.

[MODNIZD]

I would love a Molnar, its just the cost of it that holds me back, the "All rounder" is about $7000 I think.

 

China hoists can be between $2500 to $3500 for clear floor.  As it wont get used that much (not in a business going up and down all day) I think a china one will do the job.

[hanra]

http://www.tufflift.com.au/

[MODNIZD]

Glenn Everitt shows some good looking hoists on Man and Machine... Cant think of the company however...

 

I have just been through 12 eps skimming through but cant find the one about hoists? Any idea roughly what episode it was?

[Bazza]

Hi

 

Tufflift hoists are a sponsor of Man and Machine. I have had one for nearly 3 years and have put a lot of people onto them. Yes they are made in China but to strict Tufflift and Australian Standards. They are slightly dearer that most other Chinese made hoists but are built stronger. Check them out here: http://www.tufflift....try-experience/

 

Cheers

 

Bazza

 

 

[TOERUNNER]

[MODNIZD]

http://www.shannons....s-1-episode-14/

 

Found it. I might contact them and find out what it will cost to get one to Perth.

 

What model do you have Bazza

[Bazza]

http://www.shannons....s-1-episode-14/

 

Found it. I might contact them and find out what it will cost to get one to Perth.

 

What model do you have Bazza

 

Hi

 

I have the TL4.08PDI (4000kg) model.

 

Cheers

 

Bazza

[TOERUNNER]

I have the same hoist as bazza, although it doesn't meet all of your criteria ( ie clear floor ,  auto unlock )  it appears to be well made, 

I am very happy with it and would recommend it  highly  for a cheaper hoist.

cheers rodney

[yel327]

If you can wait and can find one locally i'd hold out for a used Molnar. Biggest issue though will be the single phase requirement, although if you have an eleco mate and get a hoist cheap enough it isn't hard to either change the motor or fit a VSD to it.

[71xu1]

When I bought my Molnar hoist new I had it optioned with the single phase motor cost me an extra five hundred, easiest option may be to get a price on a single phase motor from them if you go down the Molnar path.

Cheers Dave

[yel327]

I looked into it for a mate, a motor was about $500-$700 plus a bit of wiring upgrade as single phase draws more current.

[MODNIZD]

Thanks for all the info guys.

 

I ended up going with the TuffLift shipped to Perth. Went for the clear floor and Andrew their helped out by giving me a good price on the 4.5 tonne as the 4.0 tonne was out of stock.

 

http://www.tufflift....ad-drop-in-pads

[hanra]

Cool man!

[RallyRed]

just noticed this pic on a For Sale ad on the web.

I always thought you lifted cars by the chassis??...that's what I've been doing.....or is the method in the pic just poor practice?

 

 

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[RallyRed]

ha ha Skap....now lets see you take all 4 wheels off

[TOERUNNER]

most vehicles will lift fine under the sills