Thread: Hoist advice

A mate's truck on the hoist in the shed
Canter on hoist.jpg

Thanks again.

Is concrete grey the colour of choice, and is grit for grip a good idea?

Pretty sure it’s tintable. With modern paint I’d say no to the grit. The floor I showed you isn’t slippery, and grit paint is bloody hard to mix.

No one has mentioned it but has the height from the selected lift at max height to roof at lowest point been measured to ensure clearance from current and any possible projects. Do not forget to add on for roof racks and other options

Say this as have seen it forgotten until vehicle hit roof when raised. This was a professional garage and installation

Originally Posted by 3toes

No one has mentioned it but has the height from the selected lift at max height to roof at lowest point been measured to ensure clearance from current and any possible projects. Do not forget to add on for roof racks and other options

Say this as have seen it forgotten until vehicle hit roof when raised. This was a professional garage and installation

Agreed, but this is negated if the hoist chosen has the clear floor option for the cross connectors, which I would recommend. These hoists limit the lift with a safety bar. They are also better if you need to push the vehicle into place, as you often will because the posts will mean you can't open the doors to get out....

Originally Posted by Tins

Agreed, but this is negated if the hoist chosen has the clear floor option for the cross connectors, which I would recommend. These hoists limit the lift with a safety bar. They are also better if you need to push the vehicle into place, as you often will because the posts will mean you can't open the doors to get out....

I hadn’t thought about door opening.

The shed is 2.7 at eves. So not as tall as your or OKA’s shed.

Thanks for advice on overhead cross connectors.

Originally Posted by Bearman

Peter, I have had a 4ton 2 post hoist for about 8 years now and it will do all I need. It will even lift the 6x6 but I am a bit wary when it is 6' off the floor so I put a prop under the rear crossmember to steady it. Pretty sure I bought it off a mob called Autohoists Australia. All made in China of course.

Thanks Brian, something like this?

ACE-C9 4000kg 2 Post Hoist Clear Floor – Autohoist Australia

I don't know if you're budgeting but North Queensland Cranes sell hoists

I worked for them for several years and they are the most respectable family owned business you could find.

cheers Den