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Post by #98cuznvinnie on Feb 9, 2024 22:24:13 GMT -6
I am having to upgrade my bike lift. I have had a Harbor Freight lift for several years and it has been sufficient for the need. Works pretty well and I just put in a new air hydraulic unit and added wings n ramps in prep for getting the trike. Unfortunately, the trike comes in at 1,000 lbs. and maxxed out the lift. It will work with my 2 wheel Drifter but it wont do anything but buck with the trike on. In looking at various lifts, I finally settled on the A Plus Lifts, Falcon model. Its 2200# capacity and electric/hydraulics looked good. It also comes with wings to take it to 61 inches wide and is just about the right size for my shop.
Anybody ever used one?
Update: 28 Feb 24: The Falcon lift came in. I picked it up at a freight office in Joplin, MO. It came in three crates, total weight about 1500 lbs. I had to unload it by hand. No mean feat for being fat, 68 and on dialysis....But I had lots of chain, two chain hoists and got them all inside. I only had two young men to help me for about 5 minutes to get the lift itself out of its crate and in place. Although, its all quite heavy and sturdy it went together with some thought to handling it by one man, but I got it done. I did have a qualified electrician connect the plug to run the power. It has been tested, works great and is quiet. Good purchase and its gonna save my back
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Post by ETC on Feb 12, 2024 17:21:13 GMT -6
I have not used the hydraulic only air but I would think they would work fine - the wings are a pain as they are in the way for most maintenance work. Best option is extensions for just the front end like the ones I have in my shop. The don't get in the way and if removeable you can store easily. Most lifts will fold down far enough so you can drive your car over them and clear OK especially if you have a truck
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Post by #98cuznvinnie on Jun 6, 2024 20:28:12 GMT -6
This is an update on the lift. So far it has been an absolute success! It was the best decision I have made in a long time. No more hassles. The trike drives right on and I just tie it in place with a couple of normal belts. About size 36. LOL The wings are a bit wide but it works fine for me.
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Post by #98cuznvinnie on Jul 4, 2024 15:28:47 GMT -6
This is an update on the June post. I added a wide piece of plywood to the ramp end of the lift. This was to help get my mowers up on it. The lift came with 3 very good ramps BUT they were too far apart to accomodate the wheel base width of my Mowers. The plywood goes all the way across and is supported by the 3 steel ramps. So far I have not had any problems and am now able to really get to work cleaning and puttering on the trike. Its a great help. Makes a dandy additional work bench too....LOL
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