Thread: 4.2 ton garage hoist.

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Shane.
Look out for secondhand wheel alignment hoists.A very cheap way of getting a drive on hoist.A mate picked one up for $750.
Andrew

I thought they were even more expensive as they have the recesses for the turntables and ususally belly lift as well

I do have a set of old alignment ramps here that I use at the moment .. full length that pivot at the front. Brilliant, but they sure aren't a hoist

seeya,
Shane L.

I recently bought a 2 post hoist for working on my race car. It's also nice to put the D3 in the air although my shed design means I cannot get it to full height .

I was so happy with mine that I have organised a sponsorship with them on my race car.....so, go have a look at HAPP hoists if you are in the market for one!!

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Originally Posted by DoubleChevron

Dumb question time What is wrong with the 4post hoist... I was hoping to chase one of them up oneday!

It seems the only realistically priced way to get a 240volt hoist of any type or description is a cheap chinese one. The older industrial units cost quite a bit to convert over from 3phase.

seeya,
Shane L.

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Originally Posted by Tank

My hoist is a Molnar 2 Post clear floor 4.5T, with a Nissan Patrol V8 diesel on mine I actually have to lower it from full height to be comfortable to work under and I'm 1.8M tall, you must have a very tall defender, Regards Frank.

Here's a pic of my Molnar (Australian made) hoist with my Disco onboard, it was approx 150mm from cross limit bar, Regards Frank.

So. Went to install to hoist. Bought the chemset bolts, made sure the epoxy was in date. Bought a 24mm drill and set to work.

Bearing in mind I had specifically said the shed slab was to be a minimum 200mm thick in the shed centre. I also supplied the hoist dimensions.

So drilled the first test hole at 10mm diameter and hit dirt at 110mm!! Hoist specs are min 130-150mm.

To say I'm not pleased is an understatement. And now the builder won't answer my calls.

Should be all good. I still haven't paid the final invoice as there is other work still outstanding. The builder is owed $15k.

On a good note. The electrican wired up the shed. Fitted lights and powerpoints. I can't fault his work. It is better than described.

You might need spreader plates to spread the load out a little. Alot of hoists say 100mm so I am sure you would be fine anyway

Thanks. I feel a bit better as that was the road I thought I would go down.

I think I should be fine. And I've looked up spreader plates. I saw a pair on line for $550. 750mm X 750mm.

My thoughts are that the builder can pay for those and reimburse me the cost of the extra concrete that wasn't poured.

If he/she charged you for the thicker concrete I would be getting a bigger refund!