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I'm thinking of getting a hydraulic table lift.   What do you suggest?

Is this worth it?

http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Mobile-500lb-Hydraulic-Table/dp/B000VIC49Q (http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Mobile-500lb-Hydraulic-Table/dp/B000VIC49Q)

There's also this:

http://www.amazon.com/Panther-H6240-Hydraulic-Mobile-Table/dp/B0007D2YLS/ref=pd_luc_sbs_01_01_t_lht4 (http://www.amazon.com/Panther-H6240-Hydraulic-Mobile-Table/dp/B0007D2YLS/ref=pd_luc_sbs_01_01_t_lht4)

I have this one. It works GREAT.
I use it load machines in and out of my pick-up and up on the work bench.

http://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-hydraulic-lift-table-94822.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-hydraulic-lift-table-94822.html)

At this time it appears to be more $$$ than the others that you found. However if you have a Harbor Freight in your city you could pick it up and save on the freight.

I'm looking at the freight now-  it's nuts -

costs more to ship then the cost of the item.

There is a harbor freight not that far from me.  I think it will be the way to go.

It's posted already. You beat me.
http://www.harborfreight.com/ (http://www.harborfreight.com/)
I got mine there for under $100.00
It's not the big one but it works great for me.
Ford

I just went on line & looked. The one I got was under $100.00 about a year ago on sale.
Now it's like $150.00 Dam inflation.

SIGN UP FOR their email list and watch for coupons and sales! They do stuff all of the time!

CH :95-

Actually I was shocked to find that the shipping was only $10 - TEN DOLLARS

Amazon wanted $100.

The Harbor Freight one on sale for $149 seems like a good deal
heck for under $100 you can't go wrong....my only question is
those of you that have this model the specs quote: Min Lift Height In Inches  9"
what do you guys do :103- he man lift it up the 9in or can you tilt the machine back
far enough to slide it on the platform.

I might have to get one myself
instead of always needing help lifting them all the time.

I have a hand cart that I use. I have it on cart and tilt to get end of slot on table
then just push it on table. There is a rubber pad that comes with it. I took it off so it will slide.
I have a bad back so if I can do it anyone can. You just have to get you movement down.
First few time's it gave me a ruff time until I got it down pat. Now It's a snap to move one.

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I use the EXACT same method.
Get rid of the anti-skid pad. :89- :89-

I had order placed and ready to go but then changed my mind -  I'm on the fence.  

There's a 20% off coupon for in store purchases

so you can tilt the machine on the floor and get the corner to fit on the table - then jack it up?

20% is $30.00

Use it, but call ahead to be sure they have it in stock.

Fair enough..if I can get a slant top S2000 down the stairs by myself
then I should be golden with this cart..huh

I like the idea of being able to use this cart when I want to pull
a machine off the stand and work on it with more elbow room.

Even better the next time I sneak down a full machine and set it up
with no help, I can just tell the wife when she asks is that new....
I say...Nah I just changed the kit.

She already lost count anyway.

Tim

You can,
but it's easier to put the machine on a hand truck and balance it while pushing it upright from the hand truck.

This is what I was thinking too - It would be nice to have the ability to move the machines into the other part of the basement easily.  If I had to have work done or something.  

I want to upgrade to 200 amp electric service and the machines are near the box.  

I know I moved slot's a heck of a lot in the last 3 weeks since I got the 4 from Jim. I had an Assembly line going
where I'd pull off stand and do same thing to all. then start over doing something else.
If I didn't have the table I'd still be @ it. I could not have got by without it. Best money I spend.
Ford

I also got the cart from Harbor freight for under $100.   It's always on sale for $129 and this past February it was $97.  Try talking to the manager and say something like " It was $129 a month or so ago; can you match that price ".  It worked for me. You can also save your receipt until it goes on sale and they will refund you the difference.  .... The cart works great... and definitely lose the mat.

I realize that this is way out of the price range of most of us home slot owners, but Joey has one, and it makes life very easy when moving lots of slots. It has a blade platform that goes all the way down to the ground. and it keeps the slot level except for the final two-inches or so.

Of course, it's $836. + $100+ SH :37-  If I were actually going to buy it, I'd look for one locally to avoid the SH.

http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-2MPU5-Hydraulic-Platform-22x22/dp/B001QRP6C8/ref=sr_1_1 (http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-2MPU5-Hydraulic-Platform-22x22/dp/B001QRP6C8/ref=sr_1_1)

I got the same as Neon did with harbor freight back 5-6 yrs ago for 99.99 with free shipping with piles of discount coupons
i had accumulated and purchased 2 at the time . funny one was red and the other yellow ?? same unit
but i purchased over 500.00 in one wack .. they are great company to deal with . I get a new catalog every two weeks
and 3 master or 4 master catalogs a year .. the more you buy the more you get off ..

TAKE &  86 THE RUBBER MATT--TOSS IT !!! --THE SLOT SLIDES ON IT NICE WITHOUT IT .

THE OTHER LIFT  I USED FOR RACE CAR ENGINE BLOCKS AND KEPT THE RUBBER MAT ON IT . AND ADDED A NEW THICK TIRE PADS ON IT  LAST YEAR ..

THE ONE'S AT >>> COSTCO"S OR B-J'S WHOLESALE CLUB <<< RUN ABOUT 99.99 BUCKS IF YOU HAVE THOSETORES AROUND >> THEY  ARE NOT QUITE AS STURDY & WELDS HAVE SOME GRAPES ON THEM LOL --BUT DO THE JOB . AND 30% OFF THE GOING PRICE TO START . UNASSEMBLED OF COURSE ..

thats a nice unit STAT but for homeowner in most homes consider weuight of slot 235lbs and that monster you have the link has to go 350lbs.  or more it would  cut up most linolium floors without plywood runners are scatter rugs --plus if its like fork lift the cieling  above may get a poke through on way up lol

If I sell my slingcatcher on eBay I'll go for it.

You could always pay the $100.00 to the chiropractor. :25- :37- :8- :71- :58-

oh ya, and that's four time a week until he sees improvement. :79-

Good point!  I will save on bengay too.

Actually, it hold 750lbs, not 350. It never cut up Joey's floors in the shop, and you won't poke your ceiling unless you do something silly. Generally, you raise it to the same height as the stand and just slide the slot on or off. There should never be a reason to lift the slot higher than the stand height. You can also lower it almost to the ground and still move it around.

They may have a lighter duty model for less money, but it would still cost big bucks and I agree that it's more than most home owners need. Still, it's a nice unit.

She only told you that to get you to pay for the full hour.  :110- :200- :200-  :30- :30-  :127-
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GOOD ONE ---i will not follow up on that post .. its rated pg-13 tonight .. lol

This is the best deal I have found on a lift truck.  Heavy duty and works great for stacking machines on shelves too.  I have upgraded mine with the pneumatic wheels which does not damage floors, 122" lift height worked great for hanging drywall on my garage ceiling too.
http://www.globalindustrial.com/g/material-handling/lift-trucks/manual-lift/lightweight-portable-hand-operated-lift-trucks?ref=cat/b/liftWeightTruck (http://www.globalindustrial.com/g/material-handling/lift-trucks/manual-lift/lightweight-portable-hand-operated-lift-trucks?ref=cat/b/liftWeightTruck)

I have one like above that when  do my hostal trips on my back . they work great for getting you out of bed .
and putting you upright when you cant bend only roll & if you roll out of bed with out acohol induced --it hurts like hell .

also I have table similar to lift macine on left -- that that is horizontal that straps you in like in stone age idea (nicknamed the rack )


 i frequently use  to sread my spine apart from compresion.

 since it goes by body weight at my 218 lbs 6-feet 1-"  they base the pull which with a 100 lb --115 bs pull for 15 minutes puts anybody with compresson trouble like myself is  in heaven for the day . until things settle back in uncomfort zone .

you never start at the high point pulling the back a normal pull would start at 1/2 body weight then wrk up over a few weeks
you wonder how or who thought of what first ??


the guy who blew his back out --built the lifting machine  :103-  :103- :103-

or   :103- :103- :103- the guy who did not want to blow his back out saw the lifting machine --monopolized on the idea and made it into a back repair tool .. lol :72- :72- :72- :72- :72- :72-

the probem is cost----- the lifting machine is under 1000.00 bucks the medical one is 5000.00--grand !!  same thing but with a couple straps and a timer ..
and realy need a second person to adjust straps while you set yourself up on "THE RACK " OH WHAT A RELIEF IF YOU NEVER HAD IT DONE !!
it beats  s---e---x.. if you have back pain !!

This is a stupid question but - it lowers smoothly right?   I somehow picture myself raising the machine to the correct height then pressing the release and it comes crashing down on the floor.
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If you are referring to the expensive ones that I and Rocket posted, then yes, you can control how fast they lower, although the final tilt at the very bottom can sometimes come as a surprise. I'm sure that you can do the same with the Harbor Freight style platforms, otherwise they wouldn't be very useful, but I've never used one.

I read a couple of reviews on Amazon for less expensive units in which the reviewer claimed that the hydraulics wore out soon after purchase. I would take that with a grain of salt and the axiom: "You get what you pay for."

the early ones of pictures the yelow table you just raise to table or slot stand height and walk it off the lift to tabe top or to slot stand  .
no reason to release the hydraulic release if its going to be slid from one platform to a bench or slot stand ??

most have a proportioning valve that lets it creep dwn at a slow rate

What about the over way around? When I slide the machine off the table to move it?

the lift table stays put until you release it .

modfied ITS NOT GOING TO CRASH TO FLOOR AFTER SLOT REMOVAL --

ITS NOT GOING TO DROP -----it would come crashing to your feet or other things sticking out of your person --lol and remove them fast lol

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where clothes when using table to move things incase of >>table hydraulic failure << !!!

Just keep your big, fat, feet away from the release pedal and you'll be alright. :200- :208- :208- :208-



<ADD> (Okay, to be fair, I don't know your feet that well -- I'm only well acquainted with your knee. :200- :200- :30- :30- :96- :72- :72- :72-)

here is a cheap model just need to bolt a piece of 1" plywood to or 1/4 inch flat steel

from harbor freight 69.99 not for slots but will do the purpose


 http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/1500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-2792.html


or prefered model http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/1000-lb-capacity-hydraulic-scissor-table-cart-93116.html



or less expensive posted before http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/lifts-stands/500-lb-capacity-hydraulic-lift-table-94822.html

I like that very much - but it only has  a lift height of 16"  -  the 27" height is much better.


I'm still trying to find out if it lowers gradually -  I really can't see someone putting 500 pounds on the thing then hitting release and it just drops to the floor.    It should work like a car lift and just gracefully and slowly retract to the floor.

the one i have wth handle the tighter you pull handle the faster it drops

most all good made nes have a proportioning valve mandatory for UL  specs so it does not drop like i stone off a bridge at 90 mph

Well I bought it -  as it turns out my doorbell went dead today.    The transformer and electric box is directly behind one machine.    The only access is to move the machine. There's no space to the left or right.

Oh BTW
I also have a Wesco machine lift at my warehouse.
It was given to be because the hydraulic seals were shot.
I went to order a re-seal kit and was shocked.  :118- They wanted $115.00 for 12 seals.
Figured I would just match them up with Parker seals, but that was a no go also. I found out how they can manage to get so much $$$ for the seal kit.
They had their own special size seal made for them.  :7- :125-  Thought they had me by the short hairs, but 30 min on a lathe and it now takes standard sized O-rings.
Cost me $3.45 for all the seals and it works great.

Good deal Munch it's already paying off for you.
I'm going tomorrow to get mine.
Fantastic one for the good guys
makes my day when I fix something for dirt cheap.

Tim

Munch,

If you don't mind what was the final price ?
the local Harbor Freight here has it for $149 on sale.

Tim

I bought the $1.99 multi-tester   With tax and shipping it came to $174.89

did you buy the harbor freight one ??

Sounds more like fleapay.  $1.99 for the tester and $172.90 SH.  :72- :72- :72- :72- 
I guess they'll have to send the hydraulic table with the DVM so you can lift the multi-tester out of the delivery truck. :30- :30- :208-

Musta come from Happ's... :208- :208- :208-

I forgot to add the word too -  I did get the  harbor freight table and tester

I have the Harbor Freight 500lb one and it works great... I use my 2 wheel cart dolly to get them on the lift cart. Just tip it back and onto the lift cart, sure saves my aching back...

I have the same one and it has seen some heavy use here.  I break it down(the handle) when not in use for storage.  It works great for home use but I think mine has seen more than that.  B.

Yes,  You did a good job.  I have had to do simular as I work in hydrualics etc. for the last 30 years.  Good job improvising and adapting.  B.

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Good one, Mark.

My name is Bill... :30- :208- :208- :208-

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Oy.  I don't know why I thought that Mark (bunker) wrote that when your name is clearly listed.  Sorry!  GOOD ONE, BILL!   :25- :25- :25-

Probably because Bunker's as big a smarta$$ as I am...  :200- :5- :96- :72-

Hey! You talkin' to me? Are you talkin' to me?  :72- :200-  :97- :208-

Oh I laughed when I saw that...I had to show my wife...she agrees with Brichter! lol