almost everything out of china seems to be 240volt these days ....how do you intend to power this thing ,there are 240 volt options available i think, but most are 3 phase
almost everything out of china seems to be 240volt these days ....how do you intend to power this thing ,there are 240 volt options available i think, but most are 3 phase
That is very similar to the one I bought 40 years ago (really? Is it that long? 1980!).[/URL][/URL]
This one looks to well optioned. It has the beam jack so you can easily lift an axle ..... and transport wheels so you can move it around
Edit: no I was wrong ... it says "rollign jack" .. ie: the beam jack. Not wheels to move it around (though I'm sure you could fit those tranport wheels to any hoist).
It is important to consider the purpose of the lifting device. If working on the car is the main use, there are limitations with a 4-post and a 2-post works better in my view.
From a cost standpoint, second hand units from a reputable manufacturer can be reasonably priced and get my vote over new units from an unknown source. My used 2-post european made lift was $1200 for instance.
Some 3-phase motors can be fed 240v via a VSD, at additional cost off course. So not a show stopper if you find that niche piece of kit that works perfectly for you.
That's still not going to leave you much room underneath Are you going to use them as a run up to higher ramps ?G'day,
well, I've been putting off servicing the BA cos it gets wobbly on jacks here, and I'm an old fart, also the front is too low to the ground for standard ramps.
These arrived today...
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$50, more or less the pair, and they are just enough to get reasonable access to sump etc, winner....
So, a tad wider and say 100mm tall and they'd be better, but at this price I'm happy. Aaaah, item 362507320233
cheers,
Bob
Hi ShaneThat's still not going to leave you much room underneath Are you going to use them as a run up to higher ramps ?
On a different "lifting" theme.... I've been trying to move around engines again .... Has anyone worked out a way of moving engines/heavy things around sheds that don't have a floor ?
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This is far from ideal...... I need to pull the ROPS and exhaust from the tractor to clear the shed doors.... and you can't move the damn thing around once your inside the shed. an engine crane with big rolling wheels is probably the answer (obviously it would then be no good to lift motors out of car as it sits to high). As you can see the engine cranes wheels fell through the carry all floor half way there.
Hi Shane
I would be building a frame that attaches to the 3 point linkage, that the engine crane can be bolted to.
Would be very stable and practical as well.
DS motors and gearbox are heavy! way heavier than the motor hanging from the crane above ..... however the gearbox and transfer cases way a ton if they are still bolted on.Don't you know a burly mate?
G'day Shane,That's still not going to leave you much room underneath Are you going to use them as a run up to higher ramps ?
last time I moved motors 'n stuff around on my own, young 'n silly, I made up a thing like a barrow but with two wheels, lots of water pipe and angle iron. Made the job a breeze, likely it's rusting away down the back, If I can find it I'll take a pictureHas anyone worked out a way of moving engines/heavy things around sheds that don't have a floor ?
G'day Shane,last time I moved motors 'n stuff around on my own, young 'n silly, I made up a thing like a barrow but with two wheels, lots of water pipe and angle iron. Made the job a breeze, likely it's rusting away down the back, If I can find it I'll take a picture
Bob