I have a Forward lift (owned by Rotary. Rated for 9000 pounds. Hydraulic, 220V. Speed difference lifting vs 110V was significant (think slow vs. glacial). I have rolling jacks front and rear. Biggest consideration for me was that the ramp footprint matched my cars. For example, Honda Minivan, Audi (just barely) and C2 Corvette worked; Chevy Tahoe was too wide. I had a service station equipment co install, and they come very year to check and lubricate. Gives me peace of mind.

Make sure whatever lift you buy is ALI certified. American Lift Institute also has lots of info on their website. BendPak would be my choice. Another good idea is to plumb some conduit in the floor pour so you can have an outlet or two right at the lift.

I have a four post lift. It’s probably 15+ years old. I believe it is made of USA materials.

Go for 220v. I have 110v and didn’t know any better. It lifts faster. Go hydraulic.

If you’re going to bolt them into the concrete, why do need the dolly system? Mine is in a single car garage and I can’t/don’t ever move it. My dolly gather dust and rust.

My garage floors are 5-6”. I don’t think it’s an issue. I used 1/2 or 3/4” anchors. It’s not going anywhere.

Bendpak is out of Santa Paula, CA. But I believe they’ve moved production to China. It’s still a great product. When I was looking around, there were only a couple USA made brands. Pricey too.

A four post lift is great for storage. If you’re going to work on brakes and suspension stuff, you’ll need the sliding jack bridge. I did all my suspension bits on an old 911 on my four post lift. Nice.

I think you’re in EDH. I’m in Roseville. I’d be happy to show you my set up. There’s an outfit in West Sacramento that does installs and maintenance.

I've had a Bendpak HD-9XW for about 13 years now. I ordered it from ASEDeals.com.

I had to rent a forklift to remove it from the truck that delivered it.

Mine requires compressed air to release the locks. I ran a drop off of my compressed air system to it.

It uses 240V so I put an outlet in the ceiling above the pump. It has a decently quick lift time, probably less than a minute to full height with a 4000 pound car on it. Definitely faster than my father-in-law's 120V (different brand lift) but as a matter of convenience if you already have a 120V close it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.

The assembly took me and my dad about 5 hours to do. Beyond the basic tools, 2 hydraulic floor jacks with a 20 inch rise and a furniture dolly were helpful.











You do not need a 2 post to do brake work. It is only slightly inconvenient to raise the car and drop it onto stands. For as frequently as I have the wheels off it's no big deal for me. I'll eventually get the bridge jack.

Can't add much to what flesheating virus has said. I'm another vote for bendpac. I've had mine, 2 post asymmetric for about 15 years. It's used more for overhead storage of vehicles than working on them,but when I do I thank goodness I made this choice.

I worked in a service station for 9 years before vet school so I've spent a little time under vehicles and would and do trust this one with my life. Lots more safety features than the old ones.

Tommy