Single post lift

[Dave Woodward]

Anybody have any experience of single post lifts.

I don’t have room for a two post lift and don’t like the idea of the scissor lifts due to all the hydraulic lines and limited access under the car.

Automotech look like they do a good well priced lift but just thought I would gauge people experiences.

Thanks

Dave.

[phlip99]

I have a recollection that you need a reinforced concrete floor of greater than normal domestic depth to take the strain safely.
There's some serious leverage on the anchor point.
Sorry, no direct experience though.
Phil.

[clive]

I have a pit, but to be honest, I hardly use it for working on the 289. I find that for all routine maintenance I can access everything by using axle stands or ramps. £2,500.00 seems to be a lot to pay for something I would only use occasionally and would go a long way to pay a garage to have them do anything under the car that I couldn't manage without a lift.

[Dave Woodward]

I have a recollection that you need a reinforced concrete floor of greater than normal domestic depth to take the strain safely.
There's some serious leverage on the anchor point.
Sorry, no direct experience though.
Phil.

Thanks Phil.

The modern single post lift doesn’t require anchor points. They actually come on wheels .

Dave.

[phlip99]

Didn't realise that Dave - I guess that must work like a mobile engine hoist, with legs under the car. Last year I bought a Quick Jack. Very well made in USA. Yes, it's a bit of a faff with the hydraulics but once it's up you can disconnect all that stuff, assuming you want the car raised for any length of time. Of course it doesn't lift 6 ft or whatever!!
Phil.