LIFT BUYING GUIDE.

1. SELECT THE RIGHT CONFIGURATION.

Two-post lifts and four-post lifts address different workshop needs. Consider the vehicles you will lift, desired access, available floor area and the manufacturer's permitted applications. Never infer that a model is suitable only from a general category name.

2. CHECK VEHICLE FIT & LIFT CAPACITY.

Compare the vehicle's actual loaded weight, wheelbase, lifting-point locations, ground clearance and dimensions to the manufacturer's current specifications. Rated lift capacity is a maximum specified under defined conditions, not a promise of compatibility with every vehicle at or under that weight.

3. EVALUATE YOUR BUILDING & SLAB.

Review ceiling height and overhead obstructions, bay layout, doors, flooring, concrete slab thickness and strength, anchoring requirements, electrical supply, drainage and applicable local codes. Do not use generic slab or anchor specifications as a substitute for the exact manufacturer's installation manual and a qualified professional's assessment.

4. PLAN INSTALLATION & INSPECTION.

Some lifts require trained or licensed installation personnel, special tools, electrical work, permits or inspection. Use the manufacturer's current instructions and local requirements. Keep documentation and maintenance schedules available after installation.

5. PREPARE FOR DELIVERY.

Confirm freight-access requirements, the unloaded shipment weight, pallet or crate size, whether a forklift or liftgate is required, and who is responsible for receiving the equipment. These details may not be included in the product's listed price. See Shipping & Freight.

6. VERIFY THE ACTUAL PRODUCT.

Before buying, verify the model designation, all included accessories, documented warranty, up-to-date safety and certification information if claimed, and any available replacement parts. Do not assume a particular lift carries an industry certification unless the exact model is verifiably certified.