Shop lift, but not for vehicles.

[dj1701]

Hi everyone, I'm thinking I need something to lift heavy things up to my 4'x4' work bench. I really would have loved to get my generator up there to service it, but I just can't lift what I used to.

I'm thinking of something like a lift table. It needs to be low and able to lift a few hundred pounds. I know harbor Freight has some, but very curious what all you ingenious folks have come up with.

Thanks
Dave

 

[bmaverick]

When I read the title, I thought of shoplifting, but not auto theft.

There are mechanical with spring and there are hydraulic cylinder types. Pros/Cons to each. Evaluate the size and heaviest item you believe you would ever need the lift. This would great determine the mechanism to choose.

 

[ponytug]

I have to admit that I use the bucket or forks on my tractor for the lifting, and work on it outside, or wheel the table with the item into the shop.

All the best,

Peter

 

[Topzide]

There's the 1000lb motorcycle lift from HF. Little pricey at $550 - $600. Long enough to act as workbench also.

 

[2manyrocks]

I have a hydraulic lift table. The issue I have is the top sits far enough off the ground that I still have to lift things onto it.

 

[bcp]

Engine hoist, but you can't keep a pile of junk under your workbench.

Bruce

 

[fatjay]

There's the 1000lb motorcycle lift from HF. Little pricey at $550 - $600. Long enough to act as workbench also.

I have that lift. It's pretty great, very stable, and pumps quick. Not sure how far yo ucan extend it, but at least 3-4' wide if you're moderately careful.

 

[Gem99ultra]

Hi everyone, I'm thinking I need something to lift heavy things up to my 4'x4' work bench. I really would have loved to get my generator up there to service it, but I just can't lift what I used to.

I'm thinking of something like a lift table. It needs to be low and able to lift a few hundred pounds. I know harbor Freight has some, but very curious what all you ingenious folks have come up with.

Thanks
Dave

I bought the lift table from HF that has a 1000# lift. Handy as a shirt pocket. I use it daily.

 

[Runner]

I use this:

 

[dodge man]

Luckily I’m still able to get up from sitting down on the ground. I have a couple of pads that I use and just get down on the ground to work on stuff. You just have to think ahead and get the tools out and on the ground because it sucks if you have to keep getting up. I get it though, I always have the urge to not have to keep bending over.