Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - 11
PURCHASING CONSIDERATIONS
Pathway to purchase
A lift is a big purchase ... in every way. Consider the following to make sure you're
on the right track to purchasing the lift that fits best in your facility. First, consider
how your lift will be used and where it will be located in the shop. Take into
account shop ceiling height and the maximum weight your shop floor can hold.
Then, consider any features or options that would make sense for your business.
WHAT SIZE VEHICLES DO YOU SERVE,
AND WHAT KIND OF WORK DO YOU PERFORM?
CLASS 3-8
MOSTLY CLASS 1-3
We perform maintenance and repair on everything
from city delivery vehicles up to sleeper tractors
(10,000 lbs up to 33,000 lbs)
We offer alignments, quick lubes, and
preventive maintenance to cars and trucks,
with the occasional step van or work truck
(about 2,000 lbs to 14,000 lbs)
Do you need
flexibility on location
of the lift?
Is space a concern
at your facility?
Do you need to
account for a low
ceiling or restricted
floor space?
YES
Consider an
In-Ground Lift
that meets your
capacity needs
NO
Mobile
Column
Lift
These lifts
offer a lot of
flexibility and
are suited
for major
overhauls
Consider a
Two-Post
Frame Lift
YES
(The most
common lift in the
industry)
Two-Post Frame
Lifts have a smaller
footprint and fit
a wide range of
vehicle sizes
NO
YES
NO
A FourPost Lift
might be
right for
you
Mobile
Column
Lift
Consider a
Two-Post Lift
Tip: Always use ALI certified lifts
Sources: Mohawklifts.com, Rotarylift.com/find-my-lift, Autolift.org
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http://www.Mohawklifts.com
http://www.Rotarylift.com/find-my-lift
http://www.Autolift.org
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement
Welcome
Know your lift
How to choose the right lift for your shop
10 steps to promote lift safety in shops
Selecting proper two-post lift accessories
Pathway to purchase
Equipment reviews
Products
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - 1
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - 2
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - Welcome
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - Know your lift
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - 5
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - How to choose the right lift for your shop
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - 10 steps to promote lift safety in shops
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - 8
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - 9
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - Selecting proper two-post lift accessories
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - Pathway to purchase
Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - Equipment reviews
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Vehicle Lift Guide Supplement - Products
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