What's a used 9,000# capacity Rotary lift worth?

Also, if you are concerned about slab thickness, you can make some "wings" to go under the original feet.................Include initial mounting holes, and add additional in the wings.........We helped a buddy do his years ago, with 5/16 thick "wings",new holes used same style anchors as normal, but subs***uted countersunk fasteners in the wings,(5/8 dia.), so you would not be as likely to trip on it.

My side post is mounted on a 4 inch thick slab of fiber reinforced concrete with the big,(6 in. sq.), metal screen in it................No problems...............Mine is an off brand, 7,000 pound capacity..................Same as the other styles of lifts.

That price is a steal, I think!!!!!

 

I heart my Rotary (and have way more in it than your talking about)

You can check their site but I believe they spec 4" of 3,000 or 3,500psi
concrete for my 10K 2 post.

 

I paid $2K for 9000 lb. lift four years ago, that was installed. Like everyone has said, one you have one, you'll wonder how you ever got by without it.

 

i paid 500 for my first one when penske went under at the local k mart , removed and installed it myself ! scored my second one for 300 from the local tire shop when they got new ones ! had the local machine shop widen the top brace on the smaller one about 8 inches so i could get a fulsize truck between the posts easier !

 

Is there a dataplate somewhere? I need to check and see what the capacity is.

 

If you get some more in that range, send me a PM.

 

Here..i would buy 2 of them at that price..and be able to sell the second one to pay for both.
I looked at an older used one with some minor problems and it was taken down already (so I coulnt see it work)..he wanted 1,500..tried to talk him down to 9 or a grand..than i backed out..not seeing it work was the kiss of death to the deal.

 

On my Rotary the information is on the back of the column adjacent to the hydraulic power unit.

Also, layout the location where you are thinking of putting the lift in your shop and drill a small test hole through the concrete using a hammerdrill to check the actual concrete thickness.

In my case the contractor had said it would be a 4 inch min. slab, turns out it was more like 6 inches.

When fastening the unit to the floor we used epoxy to anchor the studs into the concrete. I was a bit leary of doing this, but did some research. The epoxy anchors are far superior to the mechanical type anchors. The epoxy makes a chemical structural bond to the concrete. Use a good industrial type hammerdrill, if you don't have one, rent one.

You should be good to go!

John

 

I bought a used Rotary lift about a year ago for $900.00.
I was supposed to take it down but the company's safety director didn't want me "working" in their shop to take it down. They had the Mechanics dis***emble the lift and they even helped me load it on my trailer.
Mine came with the original partslist and installation instructions too.

 

Hey Root,

I second the opinion that if you get it, you'll always wonder how you managed without it. As soon as I am able, I'll be putting one in my shop after we move to Eufaula this summer. If I had the spare $800 I'd be hammering at you to tell me where it is, and then offer to let you come use it when you needed to!

 

How do you plan on moving it ?

that has always been my concern unless you get a company to remove and install it at your place,

Hate to see it fall down !

Beaulieu

 

I have one at my shop and I moved it and installed it. One thing to consider is placement as far as how far past the front of the rack the front bumper may be or a tailgate hanging past the rear of the rack when it is being occupied. I anchor bolted mine, which is a 12k unit and have used it for 2 years. It was about 10 years old when I got it. Bought it, forklift, ironworker, plasma cutter, welder, compressor, small tools etc for 5 grand. My old work shut down and the owner made it easy for me to open my own shop this way. Since I have had my shop with the lift my creeper at home has not hit concrete. You will regret it if you don't buy it. I had the chance to buy another one at 9k rated we used for $500 but I didn't have the room in my shop for a another lift. If my dumb*** was thinking I just would have mounted it outside behind the shop. Afterward I have seen many lifts mounted outside and while it may not be best I should have done it. And like earlier said if you don't get use out of it you can sell it EASILY or trade it for some old school cool car parts, Joe

 

should have mentioned- mine is a four post lift, sorry

 

You've already waited long enough for someone else to grab it up, go buy it! If I found one that cheap near me, I'd have it at my shop by now.

 

You are getting good advise on the concrete specs.if your unit comes with the top cross-over member it also makes it much more stable. Get the same anchor bolts that came with the original install to be safe. I hope you've already made the purchase, it won't be there long!

 

Love my Rotary - built in U.S.A. - And they're great for lifting body off ch***is too!