4 Post Lift..anyone actually have one?

[RDavisinVA]

Just to update in case anyone else is considering between the 2 types of lifts. I went with 4 post and it’s been pretty great for my needs..

I really like the ability to load and unload heavy items. Also, like RDavis stated above its great to hang things from the runways if needed.
Been using it for an engine swap in my G wagon and it’s been great.

Thanks to all who responded to the thread

You have clearly used the 4 post to your advantage by leveraging the versatility as illustrated so completely in your post.
If you keep up with the maintenance and when in use exercise situational awareness, it will serve you safely to the end of your imagination.

 

[chris snell]

Dream garage.

 

[miket961]

 

[O2batsea]

Tractor with bucket loader is far better for lifting stuff

 

[Uncle Douglas]

Tractor with bucket loader is far better for lifting stuff

forks on mine.

 

[O2batsea]

I just can't justify a set of forks. I fear that they'd just sit around except for the two or three times a year I would need 'em for ten minutes. I totally do not trust the clamp on kind that you put on the bucket plus I imagine you can't see what you're doing. Maybe some day tho if someone is selling one for cheap.

 

[Uncle Douglas]

I just can't justify a set of forks. I fear that they'd just sit around except for the two or three times a year I would need 'em for ten minutes. I totally do not trust the clamp on kind that you put on the bucket plus I imagine you can't see what you're doing. Maybe some day tho if someone is selling one for cheap.

Conversely I've never had the bucket on my loader.
Tractor is a 1970's John Deere Commercial 301a (yellow not green).
Doesnt look like bucket has ever been used.

 

[brdhmltn]

Pulled the trigger on an advantage lifts 4 post. Really drawn to the storage capability of the 4 post. Will see how the ownership goes. Ive never had a lift of any kind so I have to imagine its going to be way better than jack stands and a creeper.

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Good to see someone on here with one of these. I have been close to getting one of the very same. I definitely want the castor wheels for moving around the shop and on the concrete drive outside during warm weather.

 

[supertreeman]

I looked at a few different 4 posts and this and the Steel Valley Lifts were by far the most sturdy and well built. I really wanted to buy the Steel Valley because they are 100% made in the USA with US steel, by US workers, etc but it was almost 3x the cost with all the accessories and they wouldnt negotiate on price at all.

It does take up a massive amount of floor space..

 

[RDavisinVA]

The 4 post lift is very good for the work we do.
When doing a conversion, we do not remove the floors or tunnel, but remove the engine, transmission, and transfer-case.
This weekend assembled an R380 stumpy and LT-230 complete with functioning shift linkage, breather lines, wiring, even installed the foam rubber insulator.
It's so much easier to assemble all this and adjust the linkage when the units are sitting on a bench that holds the unit at the same angle as it sits in the Defender.
Then you move the bench under the vehicle and lower the lift down until the transmission, and transfer-case is in the mounted position.
Next you hand tighten the 6 bolts through the metal transmission mounts, raise the lift, plug in the wires for the reverse lights and diff lock dash warning light, and tighten the 6 bolts along with the 2 nuts on the rubber mounts.
Transmission and transfer-case installed in 30 minutes with the tunnel and floors in place (they were never removed).
Then you hook up the rest of the stuff: spedo cable, ground strap, handbrake, and driveshafts in another hour or so when the lift is raised and the bench moved out of the way.
Efficiency is paramount with a 4 post lift.