Anyone using this?

[f6john]

Will lift up to 30”. I’m curious to see if it is more stable than smaller portable jacks. It won’t work without a lift adapter so I ordered one of MarkT’s. I’ve cleaned out a spot in the basement garage where the bike can sit as long as needed while I service everything I’m capable of doing.




It’s very similar to the mower wheel jacks but heavier made. It’s rated for 1100 lbs. the lift goes up in an arc and I think it will provide ample room on the lift side to work. If I don’t like it the local HF store said just bring it back assembled, they didn’t have one on display.

[Jess from VA]

I like those jacks, but they really seem to be designed to work only on one side at a time.  Or at least really limit getting to the side the jack is on (despite any lifting arc).  I would not like having to straddle it (or having to reach in) on the jack side.  I suppose any issue can be worked around. 

And another consideration would be if there are other things it can be used on besides the bike.  My regualar bike jack isn't good for much else. 

[sandy]

HF has two other lifts. the one with the aluminum frame is a very good bike lift. I have used one and was very impressed. Mine is a Dunwell which I love.

[f6john]

I considered the floor jack lift as being the best for me but I recalled how shakey the bike felt at times on the early bike lifts and getting the proper balance. I never dropped a bike off the lift but I wasn’t always particularly comfortable using them, part of the reason being the lift adapter I was using wasn’t quite right either.  I’m anxious to see how this works with a good adapter and whether I’ll have to return it for a floor jack model. This one was expensive @ $219.00.

[pais]

As I was deciding which lift to purchase. I gave that one some thought. Looked at some YouTube vids and ended up buying HF's standard table lift. Used initially a time or 2 then folded it up and leaned against garage wall(with help from 18yo son, it's heavy) for 2 years straight. Dont have the room to leave it on garage floor / bay. This past Summer got it down, left my truck parked outside and used the lift as a parking aid and thought I'd use it more. Came out one morning and there it lay on its side. Fortunately, zero damage. When lowered completely, the table still sits 7-8 inches off the floor. At times could be exciting pulling on to it. I even added some 2x6's on each side as an aid. As Fall approached and wanting to park truck inside during Winter I decided to sell it rather than store it. Looked like new, it was hardly used. I remember buying it for less than $300. Put it on Facebook Marketplace for $275 and it was gone in 1.5 hours. I will use my standard bike floor jack.
Let us know how you like that one. I actually didn't think they were selling that one any longer.

[MarkT]

20 years ago I adapted a couple of automotive pumpkin jacks by making an adapter to replace the punkin cradle they come with, and making a wide wheelbase with a stout piece of angle iron & welded-on axles for the wheels.  They were plenty sturdy but not ideal.  I bought the HF large truck jack and did the same thing.  It lifted higher, very solid. 

I was really happy when Misfit called and said he'd come across a Snap-On electro-hydraulic car jack and thought of me.  (He's a contractor)  Said he's pretty sure I could adapt it to be a bike lift.  Sure can! Damon brought it over, sold it at a fair price. I added a platform, front wheel clamp, rear removable loading ramp and picked up some Black Widow small scissor platform lifts.  It's rated at 6,000# - very solid.  I added two intermediate height stops.  I gotta say -  it's the most useful tool in the shop!  The platform is so wide, I can ride on, lower the kickstand and park it right there.  I lift and level it with the Black Widow under my permanent adapter, and use the other Black Widow to help swap wheels.  Better setup than any bike shop I've seen!