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Harbor Freight 6000 Lb. Capacity Scissor Lift Review, Central Hydraulics, is it worth it?
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- čas přidán 18. 08. 2024
- All you need to know about the harbor freight scissor lift! How is it shipped and what to expect. Also cover any issues I had with it when I first got it.
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At the time of this video, this lift retailed for $1,600. Over the years it has also come and gone multiple times from the Harbor Freight website. My best guess is they sell them when they have them in stock.
Remember, this is a scissor lift, it's not really designed to get access to the underside of a vehicle. You really need something like a post lift for that kind of access. This is perfect for lower body and detail work, you can wheel all around the car without post casting shadows or getting in your way. It's a different tool, for a different job.
Also I see a lot of concerns about safety. I did a follow up PSA regarding safety concerns, hopefully this explains how not to use a scissor lift. czcams.com/video/RAqqgq7ielE/video.html
My opinion is feel comfort with German style than scissors or two pole type. Sine both of it have only small support. Stability is not good enough for me. czcams.com/video/ocMXSF32NPE/video.html
I really like this presentation. The guy never praised or bashed the lift but instead showed it's short comings along with the positive in a very objective manner.
I agree Sir, that's why I subbed he seems to appreciate what he has and make it work or better I like that attitude because I've got enough negative in my life.
Hey also hope you guys have a great week too.
I agree he did a very good job with his presentation. He also did his research about what you can and cannot do with the jack.
I also agree great presentation
I agree, I like reviews like this with the actual findings of the equipment and what they did to fix it. I wouldn't mind having one of those lifts, it would sure make routine maintenance easier and I'd probably do a lot more too LOL.
It’s a scissor lift...not designed for true automotive work... if your doing real mechanic work you need a 2 post lift. These are best for tire work.
I've had the same lift for nearly 3 years now without any pproblems. It has suited my needs for brake jobs and tire changes. It has saved my back by not having to bend over and contort.
That's what I was thinkin
How much does it cost?
My buddy has one. Works well and when we need underside access. We use the lift then place Jack stands under the car and let the lift down. Simple
"But it is harbor Freight, we're just going to deal with it." I agree, for what they charge, not much, for anything) I also expect less then perfection, and usually am not disappointed. A good realistic review, thanks!
I like how calm you are when crap happens.
Setbacks are bound to happen with automotive work. Fixing this lift is practice for fixing a car lol
My brother bought one of these too...He uses it religiously ..His pump wasn't beat up..& works great👍
Have one for 14 years. Love it. I rebuilt the cylinders s year ago. Wierd thing I notice you say is yours is 220. Mine is 120v. Just plug it in and go. Lifted my 454 big block k2500 4x4 suburban last month all the way up, no problems.
Also we made wide ramps to drive low vehicles on it to clear. Also if you want to move it raise it up to first safety notch. That rotates the hitch plate and makes moving a lot easier.
I would have to say it's a nice unit
I worked at HFT for 12 years in the store and for corporate, I visited the Quality department in CA a number of times, and despite some of their tools being junk (for anyone but the casual user) the QA department took their jobs seriously, its a lot of work to change something but wherever improvements and safety was concerned they tried their best to roll out those changes in the next iteration. I was proud to work for a company like HFT, they actually do care about bringing good quality tools at lower prices, it may take them longer to get there than the big names but they try.
I don't know if I should believe you
@@wildestcowboy2668 I don't know how frequently you shop at HFT but if you've noticed that many products have multiple SKU"s, some of the tarps for instance have 5 plus different SKU"s. This is because each SKU has some modification to the design that effects the items performance or longevity. The QC department does its research, suggests a change, the change is implemented as a new SKU # then they see how well it performs. I was at the QC building when they were prototyping the Hercules and Bauer Drills, They were doing real world and stress tests on the drills. They had 3 or 4 huge stones out back of the building and they were drilling thousands of holes to see how well the drills held up and how long the battery would last under heavy load.
@@01srob how come you quit
@@wildestcowboy2668 Burned out, In the last couple of years there I was doing a bunch of PM work across pretty much every state in the country traveling nonstop. My average work week was in excess of 90 hours and I had some 300+ days of rental cars in my last year. I cant blame HFT for all of it, most of it was just the requirements of the job but some of it was due to my own pedanticism. I received an opportunity to take a very slight pay cut but go down to about 50 hours a week with zero travel, I took it and it was good for my health. But to be honest I miss the work and the travel. If I ever got the opportunity to work for them in a similar position again I would take it in a heartbeat.
@@01srob I can respect that. Be careful up there.
Im glad you used a real car like the Lincoln Town Car for the lift test thats about a 4500lbs car.
My Phaeton is available for a real stress test. That's 5230 pounds of German excellence right there.
@@theprojectproject01 you really want to risk it?😂
Great review. I’ve been wanting a lift. Back when I was a kid my dad had a auto repair. He bought a lift from a gas station that had closed. It was a frame style with sliding legs. Man it was nice. Now that I’m 59 I just can’t crawl around on the floor anymore. Thanks for the video
I'm 31 and thinking about getting a lift, do it dude, I couldnt imagine another 30yrs of crawling around on a creeper and jack stands hahahaha Itt's cheap but holy cow I work on cars too much to be doing that for much longer
I got a www.maxjaxusa.com/ a while ago, best decision i have made on car repair tools, it was pricey, but, is great for car work in a garage you use
I'm 37 and I can't do it anymore.. one car repair on the ground feels like I worked on 10 cars under the hood
@@teenice894 just get on welfare and get a good stamp caad. Good ole sleepy Joe Biden is handing out ALOT of freebies....
Years ago, you could have a"pit", where you could stand up under the car to grease it, change oil, etc. For some reason, they were outlawed. I worked for years at a Chrysler assembly plant in a pit, with cars moving down the line. I guess a major corporation can do it but not a garage or a hobbyist. Might makes right !
Nice review. Appreciate the reasonable explanations of the product. The follow up to this responding to comments was well done also. It’s clear you are trying to think stuff through. Keep posting!
I bought one of these about 15 years ago.i used it for working on VW bugs,it was great for removing the engine, brake work and many other things. Never had a problem with it.
This is a great unit. It passed my last test as it picks up my 06 crew cab silverado 1500 4x4 with no problem at all. I was a bit hesitant at first but shes a beast. It feels secure in the air. Doesnt feel like its gona tip over even after i give it a couple shoves to test the sturdiness. I had to change the oring in the pick up tube and oil pan gasket. Have had this lift for about 4 years and its definatley a great addition to my home garage.
I've had this same identical lift in my garage for fifteen years. It has saved me a ton of money. Works like a champ.
I would say for someone who works on alot of vehicles its definitely worth the money
Ok did u get from h f ?
@ t wiki, what do u use it for
@@wildestcowboy2668 Working on cars.
I've had one since 1936 still a beast works great.
I bought one to help get my mother-n-law out of our house and out to the curb.
BulletSpoung how bad is she on the hydraulic system.
Well thought out process. I just roll mine out the door, and let her stop where ever.
YA me too.
I hope that it was a one time use and that she won’t be coming back. If that’s the case, money well spent
BulletSpoung stupid comment.
Great review. I could see that being a handy lift in short garages. I would like to see it modified with some kind of f outriggers before I would trust it at full height with a vehicle on it. Looks like a good lift for wheel/tire/suspension work but like most scissors jacks it is really in the way for any under car maintenance. Good video!
A couple 2x6's today costs almost as much as the lift.
Have one for 4 years now and its been a great addition to the garage. I have picked up my crew cab chevy silverado, my mercury monterey minivan and trailblazer with no problem. Great for changing oil.
@Fred Wills Still using mine. Dropped the oil pan on my silverado to replace o-ring on pickup tube. This lift has been awesome. You can always put tall jackstands in the front and back as a safety precaution. You can get those from harbor freight as well
You should always check vehicle's stability on lift after it is off the ground a few inches.
I have had mine for at least 15 years,,,it still serves well,,, I use it at least once a week,,,and more most times. It lifts my car,,fullsize Tundra pick up,,and my motorcycle,,,,its possibly the most sought after piece of equipment by my neighbors. I give it a thumbs up all around. One neighbor has bought one as well,,,,,,if there has been any issue its the coating on the steel, it really failed too early. But that has been touched up over the years as required.
I’ve had one for about two years. I have a small garage with a 9’ ceiling. Its perfect for access to front end, rear end, interior work.. pretty much everything other than transmission and some exhaust. I did buy the pad extensions because my foxbody is low to the ground. I did need to build a ramp system to drive onto because everything bottoms out. Even a basic Nissan Sentra. When the car is on the lift, it’s a bit sketchy. I feel like it wouldn’t take much to to push it over. Of course, the higher you go, the worse it gets. All in all it’s a great lift. It is quite limited, but, it makes up for it in convenience. Oh, I also use it to lift my tractor and it doubles as an adjustable work surface when I don’t have a car on it.. I just toss a sheet of plywood on it.
I have the same lift and brought it used. Love for what it's capable of doing. Everything you use in life has limitations, learning to work around them makes life challenging! !! Also if you raise the lift up 1 to 2 hi , it makes moving easier. Congratulations!
@@robw7205 raise it up about 2feet. Then use the pump to move around. It makes it shorter(the wheel base) and easier to move
@@robw7205 The lift raises up to just under 4 feet. I think Terry means putting a 1-2 inch pad underneath the Lift if you want to reposition it.
Excellent review. You covered everything that most people would need!
Im a strong Harbor Freight client, for over 20 years and I like to read or view (as in your case) the product reviews ; you did excellent in every respect, stayed on the subject, advised about the discount at purchase and with the coupon, you indicated your problems encountered, your displeasure about how you solved them & why, your advise to Harbor Freight about packaging and your overall rating; it does help , i too want to buy one and this helped finalize that decision, thanks !!
I have this lift, i have used it a lot, I've had chevy Silverado's Toyota, trucks on it and it is very safe as long as you have it on a good spot for lifting your vehicle, and the safety lock is engaged.
Good value. But, for some of us chasing down faults might not go so well ! Great vid. Ta.
I paid 1,800 for my Dannmar Max Jack, worth checking out before you go buy this. It’s a twin post lift, goes up about 44 inches and leaves the entire space below the car open. Clear access to the transmission, engine and suspension. I use a low rolling stool and it’s a lot better than swimming around on the concrete. Still not as good as a full size twin post lift, but that’s next. 😁
I've had one of these HF lifts for many years. It has its limitations but overall, it has worked out well.
I have what appears to be a a similar lift I have had for 14 years at least. The lift works great and has saved me a lot of time. A beach chair on a furniture dolly allows me to slide under my car and work with ease. These lifts are sold by many different companies but are all the same. They come from I believe China, so it would be hard to blame Harbor Freight for bad packaging.
this style lift has been around for years. i bought one used from a guy that also bought it used. he said it was probably 10-15 years old. I had to replace the seals in the cylinders but it works fine now.
I really liked the cherry picker mounted on the tractor. Do a video showing the modifications. The two videos on the scissor lift were well done!
I built one for my tractor a few yrs ago I replaced the engine in my truck with it I don't have a garage.
You're a better man than me. There is no way I'd buy a Harbor Freight product like that and use it.
I've bought and used all kinds of that sort of Harbor freight products. They were fine. You get what you pay for.
This guy never complained, all I hear is that shouldn't be a big deal, this can be fixed, that can be fixed no problem. Nothing is a surprise to him. Even when the path is not there let's just keep walking the road will come. You got you a number one fan here.
Another box delivered courtesy of Ace Ventura 😄
Lmao. I remember that.
Hello sir how are you today alllll righty then I have a package for you. Sounds broken. Most likely sir I'm sure it was something nice. Now if you just sign here
it's ok, i'm a limo driver
Alrighty then LOL 😂
😂😂😂😂
idk how the hell people can give a thumbs down for this great video congrats buddu one nice hell of a informative clip
I did my due diligence and ended up going with the quick jack from bend pak. Doesn’t lift as high but it’s 2 units leaving the center open for creepering and working. Because it’s 2 units, when you’re done using, you can roll them out and hang them on the wall, freeing up floor space. Also much lower in the down position for cars without much ground clearance, like my MX5. I’ve been very happy with my decision.
The quick jacks are very nice! I have a friend who bought a set right before I bought this one!
Fantastic review. I didn't even know HF offered a scissor lift. The lift worked great and lifted very high. I really appreciate how you are forthcoming about the problems and and fixes you encountered. Overall a great value. The clearance issues are a real problem for me. I don't think HF offers 25% percent coupons anymore
I have owned this unit for about 6 years. There are at least 3 safety issues. First, over time the spring that detents the teeth gets weak and does not engage. Second, if the hydraulic unit falls over and snaps the hose, it goes right to the floor. I welded a large screw over the cam and screw it down tight. I also added more meat to the teeth. They are too shallow. The last issue was the power switch. It will arc and stick. This means it will not stop going up.
M1088Guy that isn’t good. It sounds dangerous
Is it stable when the car is up in the air? Can you push is and it won't fall?
@@billcoley8520 Yes, without my mods, it is a dangerous machine. If the hose for any reason comes off, it can go right to the floor. Should have safety valving in hydraulics to prevent this.
@@victorC308 This is rarely an issue on solid, level ground.
I would also move the hydraulics to a wall. Use the stand to move it around. The pump can fall over and snap the line. It happened to me.
To get around the ground clearance issue you can build two long ramps out of 3 or more stacked 2" x 12"s that are flush on one end and stepped on the other at about a 12" offset/stagger to drive the vehicle up and over it. Just make sure the top level is long enough for the wheelbase and a 4" x 4" tire stop at the flush end of each ramp. Thanks for the video.
@6:32 "55 and a half inches, so almost 4 feet" I got a kick out of that phrase...
I took that to mean he lifted the car almost 4 feet. The sill of the car did not start on the concrete floor.
had mine for 3 yrs. now, pump is top heavy so you have to be careful moving it. Lift is 1000 pounds so it can be hard to position if you need too. I built 6 inch ramps to drive onto and made longer lift pads so I could lift my 6000 full size GMC pickup. Had my 71 chevy nova up in the air for weeks just to test it. no problem. I feel safe under it. made it east to change O2 sensors, brakes and exhaust work. glad I bought it at 25 percent off.
You’re such a great customer I have no patience to buy item and then paying that price. For then having do repairs too! 😡 You’re an helluva good customer you didn’t even bashed the company! 👍🏼👍🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
As a 20+ year certified welder i find it hilarious when people say the welds look good or bad! Well I’m welding it’s not the how a weld looks it’s how does it hold! In other words it could be the best looking weld you ever seen and not hold 100 pounds or it could look like crap and hold a building! When it come to welding looks can be deceiving!
As a non certified welder, I agree. That being said, you can spot a bad weld if it's bad enough. And your right, really good looking welds can be cold and fail.
@@1D10CRACY I agree 100%
oh my god Dodge Ram 01 ! Thank you for the comment. i have said the same for years ! These "welders" nowadays will argue till blue and still keep going. so glad to know that someone else out there has the same thoughts and understanding..
@@corgidriver9625 Well its just common scene!
@@1D10CRACY And, it's not made out of steel. It's Chinesium.
I bought one and would recommend it we use it in our body shop. We added quick couplers on hydraulic lines at pump we had no issues.
I've worked in body shops that have these and they are a huge help.
Great review. Great voice. Straight to the point. No cussing or goofy music. Top notch.
Wow, what a great review! Thank you for not moaning and crying. You see a problem you fix it!
We have one at work and man we lift everything with this thing!
Edson Valdez lift these nuts Edson
Mine arrived with no issues. Very happy with the lift especially with the 25% off coupon. I enhanced mine with a hydraulic quick connect.
Pretty good unbiased review👍👍
Get the Quick-Jack.
The Quick-Jack allows you to work on the underside of your car and also replace/rotate wheels, since there are two jacks....One jack for each side of the car which exposes the underside for work and repairs. This Harbor Freight jack is more expensive, and prevents you from being able to do repairs. It's good for rotating tires, and that's about it.
Quick Jack's are awesome! And they store better. I looked at them before buying this lift, but for me, the lift is a better option. For lower body / detail work, this lift works out really well. A stool with good wheels and now your saving your back! I also wanted to use it as a welding table when not being used as a lift. If a person wanted to do mechanic work other then brakes, then the quick Jack's would be a better option!
@@1D10CRACY buying a lift for tire rotations and brakes lol.
They’re for body work I do restos and have scissor lifts and quick jacks as post lifts are kinda useless when u have posts in your way they’re good for separating body’s from frames tho
I had snapons version of this for years and it was rated to pick up a full size extcab truck and it did a great job . The arms were way beefier and longer and had extendable tubes that those pads set in for different heights. I added a wider heavier steel pad on the front for side stability. . It was perfect for my paint and bodyshop. And is still in operation 20yrs old . This HF lift isnt far off the quality of the snapon 1 . I might go get 1 and modify for my commercial zeroturn mowers. The price is good considering I'm gonna cut it up and modify right off the bat .
just FYI, Snap-On DOES NOT MAKE lift equipment or floor jacks. THEY NEVER HAVE!
This equipment is made FOR Snap-On by import companies, I.E., Japan or China AND Possibly USA, which is very rare back then AND these days.
I am in the hydraulic repair business so I know this to be a fact.
You are ONLY PAYING FOR THE NAME, AND TRIPLE THE PRICE AT THAT! Not to be mean, just telling you a true fact.
I know many mechanics who buy from snap-on and the jacks and or lifts are NOT MADE by them, only painted with their logo on the equipment. All you have to do is look closely on the tag or frame and you will see where it was made.
Being in the transportation industry for 22 years I can say this. DON"T ever accept a package that is damaged. Reason? If everyone continues accepting damaged packages the manufacture will have NO incentive to better package their product. ALWAYS refuse damaged goods if you have the option. This will force trucking companies like FedEx, UPS, Estes, OD, DHL, etc to also better handle your product. It is a must to hold the transportation and manufacturers accountable for packaging and shipping our products to their final destination. If we don't we all suffer. Good job on vid man, enjoy the lift...at least what's not broken on it during the shipping process.
I own an Atlas TD6MR lift that is pretty much the same lift but I believe a little better made. I purchased the lift from Greg Smith equipment around 8 years ago. I have made some modifications to my lift. First of all I have two 2 X 12 guide ramps made with 2 X 12 X 14 foot long treated lumber with a 1/2 inch treated plywood layer under neath and attached to both runners. This gives me the ultimate clearance for low profile vehicles and helps greatly with getting them centered over the lift. Also I custom made 4 longer lift arms that are 6 inches longer than the standard. These arms help me lift vehicles with a wide wheel base that must be lifted by the body pinch welds. I use a 30 amp 110 volt dedicated outlet for this lift. Absolutely no need for 220 volts. I have had zero problems or issues with this lift other than the rear steel rollers chewing up my garage floor. For that issue I custom made some 6 inch wide by 36 inch long 3/8 thick steel plates to put under the rollers.
7:10 I love the work table lift idea. This is a fantastic alternative use for this lift.
For clearance between car and lift. If you don't intent ever moving lift, you could recess lift into floors, so top is just above concrete.
For safety I would bolt the lift to a heavy concrete floor. Does not look stable.
@@peterbond3628 You might be able to bolt down the front section, but the back half must move on the floor as the scissors close to extend the height. A good concrete floor would be important because a lot of weight will be on the two back rollers.
Anything with motor I don’t buy from HF. Also wrenches, flashlights, metal pliers, oscillating saw: bought 3 to remove the floors. All 3 gave up. So I went to Lowe to buy 1 and finished the job quick and 5 years later still work.
They get a bad wrap from their cheaper tools for sure! They should really advertise their better lines. They have three tiers of cordless / corded tools now. Their regular cheaper line is kind of crap. The Bauer line is comparable to Porter Cable and their Hurculies brand is supposed to be a professional line, albeit expensive. Same with the hand tools, their regular house brand is crap, but the ICON brand is pretty good, along with their "pro" line. I guess it works out to the more you pay the better.
If you are like me and do everything yourself, the Quick Jack is for you. All of the pieces can be moved easily by one person and it raises your car up to 21 inches and with the rubber blocks, it can be another 4 inches. I bought mine for $1000.
Quick Jacks are awesome and great if you need access under the vehicle. But if you're like me and do everything yourself including detail work, you'd have both. Scissor lifts are great for detail work, as you can lift the vehicle higher than the quick jacks will allow you too. Then you can sit on a stool and wheel all around the car w/out any obstructions or shadows a post lift would give you. While not in use, you can use it as an adjustable work table as I do. But when you need to work "under" the vehicle, you grab the Quick Jacks and use them. :D
Great attitude, not expecting perfection from harbor freight.
Nice review. You can make up a quick disconnect at the pump so you can easily detach the unit from the lift,
similar connections used on tractors and other hydraulic lines like the Bobcats. I have the Bendpak MD6-XP.
I got a queen size bed frame at Habitat ReStore, put some OSB on it and just push it over the lift when not in use,
can keep my mower, leaf machine and other stuff on top when not using the lift,.
I easily dropped the subframe on my '99 Taurus wagon with this type of lift,
using engine support bar tool, and no problem at all to swap transmission out. The front of the car hangs over the lift for easy access.
Many Corvette and Porsche owners use this style lift too, some recess it in the concrete to keep it flush with
diamond plate over it when not in use.
Sure a post lift lets you work under the car, however you have the posts in the way all the time.
I like the scissor lift design.
BTW you have a lot more patience fixing the lift then I would have had.
Best Regards
Just got mine a couple months ago, didn't get around to unpacking and setting it up til a couple weeks ago. I'm excited when It lifted the car. No major issues on mine, except needed to buy my own 3 prong cable to hook up the bare wires.
When I saw you bring in the town car I knew you were a man of class
Big thanks for putting this informative and quality vid together.
I’m so excited to have found your video, I need a scissor lift. Outside of that very informative and non-biased objectivity. Wonderful work!
I bought one like this used, disassembled it, and moved it in my Honda Odyssey. It did take two trips. My main grip is that the dog ears don’t extend far enough to reach the lift points on my Odyssey. However, works well for my CR-V and Jeep GC.
Longer arms are available from Titian for your scissors lift.
I do like the presentation too, it was very professional. Thanks.
Those boxes get beat up because they think they can throw a 100+ pound chunk of metal in a cardboard box and ship half way across hells half acre.
rickr799 exactly off the slow barge from China!? Plus some fricken Chinaman that boxed the motor!!
Adrian Tomlin , Chinaman? Come on man!😖👎🏻
Is that considered offensive? I probably wouldn't say that, but I didn't think it was necessarily bad.
rickr799 , My wife who's parents are from China says it is!✌🏻️
@@alanross3435 Well shit who would load it in China, a Frenchman!
I seen fallow up..am sry ppl get on these an all the sudden there know it all's.. But not one of them brought one took the time to review it either. I appreciate you and you did a great job..
Fallen world...
Great review and very objective! Really appreciate that you took the time to explain everything thank you!
Yes I agree But it’s not For Me 🤔
The air switch in the trunk for the town car.
I am liking this lift. This would be perfect for my truck
Yes, there is an air switch in the trunk to turn off the air ride system on the town cars. I usually have to remind the tire people about that too. LOL
For safety lift a couple inches and give it a good shake to make sure it's stable
Watched your PSA video for which the comments are disabled so I couldn’t make this point there.
One of the greatest dangers of this type of lift is the floor underneath it. That solid looking concrete garage floor might have a serious weak spot either due to a bad pour or a sinkhole under it, if you’re going to lift more than a bike or a Miata GET THE FLOOR CHECKED! There are firms that ultrasound concrete to check for the types of issues that could kill you.
If you can’t find a company or they want too much get some heavy steel plates that are over 12 inches larger in all directions than the area the feet travel on and bolt them to the floor.
CZcams are the asshats that flag videos for no comments
unemployable . The point is Unless you have X-ray vision don’t trust it for heavy vehicles.
The entire weight of the lift and vehicle is on four tiny contact patches and if you rock the vehicle almost all the weight can be shifted on to one knife edge area about two inches long even really good concrete with a hole underneath will fail under that load and you can never trust that a home garage was built properly or a water pipe hasn’t leaked and washed away the foundations.
unemployable . I’m not talking about a quality job with good foundations. I’m talking about the stuff I’ve seen in a lot of home garages. The lift maximum load is 6000 pounds plus the weight of the lift of about five hundred, normally that is divided by the four corners so that’s about 1600 pounds per corner, the contact pad on the back corners is a roller of about two inch diameter and two inch length giving it a contact area of less than an inch. Rock a six thousand pound vehicle on that lift and you could get a shock load of over three thousand pounds. Concrete with questionable foundations and questionable pour quality may not be able to handle a 3000 pound shock load. Search for videos of hoist collapses many will be the floor giving up.
@@inthewoods5471 . My initial comment was a PSA so no one gets crushed by a vehicle toppling off the lift which happens fairly often especially when idiots ignore safety warnings.
I like your attitude. You could have sent that part back, but i admire your willingness to fix it.
Very informative video! The presentation was awesome! Not once did you criticize the lift but you didn’t give it any praises either... It seems as if you wanted to leave that up to the viewers! I myself don’t have the room for a device such as this but it was pretty cool 😎 to watch it in action.
Is it just me or do other people like scoping out the contents of the garage while watching these types of videos?? ;) :)
LOL I do the same thing viewing other people's videos, guess it makes since that other viewers would do the same with mine. ;)
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Nice review. Just make damn sure to get enough height clearance to engage that first anti-drop-lock!
They should have put in one lower notch
I ordered one from Harbor tool Freight. Used it to lift my wifes Expedition to do brake service. Lifted it no problem. I really like it . I did have the same problem my pump was all banged up. They really need to address the packaging of that pump. No excuse for that
I love the positivity abt u sir everyone crys too much these days
Reminds me of watching motor trend show. You sound just like that guy.
I'm not even that interested after finding out what it was for because I am a motorcycle guy and have the HF motorcycle lift. But his voice and presentation style kept me engaged.
I think he sounds like Sylvester the Cat.
The lift itself is a cool and useful tool but I would not crawl under something from harbor freight that holds that much weight.
Harbor-Fright!
I’ve been using their trans jack for semi transmissions and no problems
👍Sounds like good advice Serrano. They probably caution that in their "Safety Instructions"😂
I'm Leary about any lift or Jack. Got the HF hydraulic lift small motorcycle one for sbout $130.00 on sale and with a coupon about 6 years ago. It's fine even with an 800 lb bike on it. Not anchored down as a move it around . It's a knock off of the Italian pump up lifts most motorcycle shops had way back when. HF is improving quality on some things. But if you need a one time use tool really can't beat EM. To bad though it's not made here. Good review! I think the pump pick up issue is due to poorly paid laborers as I see a lot of that in China's products of all types as it's just slapped together.
@@gregt.3987 Hazard Fraught
Thanks for tutorial, typical standard for delivery, not only Harbor Freight. Putting my plan to order on hold. Didn't realize how heavy this beast is.
Harbor Freight should pay you for such a great marketing job for them
Great review.
If I bought one of those I'd have to cut the concrete in the garage about an inch in the spot I would permanently leave it so I got better clearance. Other than that I think I would buy it.
Problem is the wheels need to roll as the jack is being raised or lowering so you couldn't notch your concrete !!
Recess it flush into the floor , no clearance issues. Put a aluminum cover over it when not in use.
I hope an executive from harbor freight watches this
Gary Farina they are watching revenue streams not CZcams $
They know... and they also know, you,ll live with it.
Haha. They make it without effort, they ship it without effort, and they sell it without effort. They are aware and they do not care.
They did. And concluded.that the crate was over built. They decided its be more profitable to scale back on the packaging!!
How about adding an option for those people who wants to pay extra for a better box ?
If you want to move it much more easily you can weld a vertical tube near each corner to use large round-shank scaffolding casters. I put all sorts of heavy equipment on those temporarily and permanently (the only difference is leaving the scaffold casters installed). If you mostly use yours as a lift table you could leave them in place. I haven't modded mine because I scored it before I figured out adding casters is glorious (my air horizontal air comps, lath and mill are all mobilized similarly) but next time I move mine I'll pry and use cribbing (typical rigger style) then add weld on caster tubes and have at it. One stick of tubing makes many caster mounts and since the mounts are cheap but casters cost enough to matter you can set four aside for temporary movements.
I have had the exact unit in my shop for about a year. Always give the vehicle a shake before getting under and use basic safety sense
The Words Harbor Freight and 6000lb scissor lift should not be in the same sentence.
Yea only snap on can make
Maybe it refers to the weight of the lift, not the capacity ;)
Actually, I've had no problem lifting my 3/4 ton truck that weighs >5900lbs. Zero stability problems and zero issues lifting it. The 6000# rating is totally legit.
@@SvdSinner Until it's not.. Thanks.
A Chinese lift for our made in China POS American vehicles.
you could recess out the concrete in the area where you want the lift to live at, so it will be flush with the floor, that would give you more room to lift up lower cars
You mean so it sits on the dirt under the concrete? Ya okay lol
Have one and they are great but there are several issues you must know about. First they are heavy and the small roller wheels make it a bear to move in the shop. The wheels on the pump are about the worst in the world. One trick I did find to move it is simply raise the platform to about mid position and that allows the rear wheels to make better contact to floor before the frame drags. The only other issue worth mentioning is simply if you have a car with very limited ground clearance simply buy 2 2x8" about 12 or so feet long to drive up on so you can drive up on the lift. Have put my Dodge Ram 1500 4 x 4 on it without issue and it was stable. Just remember as the ceiling comes up realfast.
Great job on the video. I'm a major DWYER too, but the issues you encountered with this purchase would have been too much for me. I am installing a 4-post lift soon and I went with the Bendpak brand. I am making a video as well.
36 Inches is great but as my girl friend says one more inch would be so much more satisfying
She tells me the same thing!!
She's never told me that... (JK...couldn't resist)
6 inches isn't enough 🤣🤣🤣
Bless your little heart!!
Funny, she told me that it was 1 " too long.....
Like most harbor freight stuff if they put that extra $20 in time or material it would be good
The Chinese figure if they can smash and kill a few Americans with a scissor lift while they make a few dollars its a win-win.
You can do anything under the car with these. I’ve pulled PLENTY of transmissions with these. Lift the front with the scissor jack and the rear with a floor jack/stands. Done it for 15 years.
When stuff comes out of the shipping container
The forwarding agent is generally responsible for damage at that point
So the delivery company isn't really likely to blame.
Ask where the delivery company picks up so you have the information.
Order one on feb. 2019 overall great lift. My box came in torn up too however nothing broken. All fittings were loose. Called HF to order and they forced me to pay for tailgate saying there is nothing other option. when Central flate freight delivered it is definitely not a tailgate item and we caught hell getting it off the truck. That's probably my number one complaint about it.
Oops! 55 1/2" is almost 5 feet, not 4. I knew what you meant. Talking and videoing is not easy.
I can hardly chew gum and walk at the same time let alone talk and video tape. ;) Sadly I made a bunch of errors when I shot the film, but I felt it may answer some questions for anyone looking to buy one of these in the future, so I have posted it anyhow.
@tall bike guy Civilian chutes are square, run of the mill Army chutes are round but do have steering panels. The Army's demo team uses squares which are much more maneuverable than the ones used by airborne units.
Every single product that anyone purchases should be in perfect condition and running order, no matter the price you pay!
Just because it's Harbor Freight does not mean you have to settle for less.
You shouldn't be fixing a brand new product.
The fact that you even own a town car answered all my questions!!!
Mine fits in the back of my F-150 with ease and my Tommylift gate (750# capacity) lifts it without problem. This is a great little lift which will lift my 5,500# F-150 without issue. It's surprising how much value for the money was here. I have had this lift for 5+ years and it's still awesome. Too bad they no longer sell them.
With some metal ramps, I have used it to lift a Ferrari F355, which is a fairly low riding car.
"Let's see how strong these welds *are* "
Me: *laughs neverously*
Yeah, Harbor Freight can't even make (or source) a safe jack stand! Remember their big jack stand recall where the welds broke?
Good review.
I would have liked it if you did a shake test when the car was off the ground to show the stability of the lift.
No way Im getting under that thing.
It might have tipped over.
I GOTTA TELL YOU I WAS IMPRESSED. NOT JUST ON THE LIFT BUT YOUR PRESENTATION. YOU HAVE A GOOD DEEP TONE TO YOUR VOICE AND YOU EXPLAIN THINGS IN A WAY THAT ANYONE CAN UNDERSTAND. I WAS ALSO VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE LIFT. WHEN YOU PUT THAT LINCOLN ON THERE I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO STRUGGLE A LITTLE BUT IT DIDN'T EVEN HESITATE. THE LIFT HEIGHT IS PERFECT FOR SOMEONE THAT WANTS TO DO THEIR OWN WORK ON THEIR CAR. MY ONLY CONCERN WOULD BE IS IT STABLE WHEN ALL THE WAY UP AS HIGH AS IT CAN GO. I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN KNOWING ABOUT THAT.
I WILL BE BUILDING A 3 BAY WORKSHOP NEXT TO MY NEW HOME HERE IN THAILAND AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOMETHING LIKE THIS IN IT. BEING THIS CLOSE TO CHINA MAYBE I CAN GET A BETTER PRICE ON IT. LOL