portable lifts

[Magnumcharger]

I ordered a BendPak scissor lift, model MD6XP.
I'm currently waiting for it to be delivered!!

[41husk]

I got the md6xp and like it.  it does pull alot of elsctric under load.  I have to unplug the fridge or a trip a circuit breaker.  I need to get garage rewired

[Magnumcharger]

I got the md6xp and like it.  it does pull alot of elsctric under load.  I have to unplug the fridge or a trip a circuit breaker.  I need to get garage rewired

So, I guess putting a 100amp entrance on my new garage is probably a good idea? 

[69 OUR/TEA]

Well,I pulled the trigger also and purchased a mid rise lift,a Revolution RMR6.As I did with my 4 post and 2 post lifts,alot of research went into what I was going to buy.As others here have,I was moments away from buying the Bendpak after looking at all the cheaper full blown Chinese versions out there,but very close to me was a Rotary Lift dealer,so decided to call them and see what they had to offer.They did have 6 in stock of their Revolution line,so being 15 min from me I went to go see them and check them out in person to see the way it was built and if it was the same thing as the cheaper ones.
To say the least,I was impressed with the Revolution and the way it was constructed,very beefy compared to the cheaper chinese ones from all the lift dealers.Again,you can tell the Bendpak is of very good quality, blows away all those mass produced lesser quality brands.
But,I chose the Revolution for just a few small reasons,and  now that I have it,will explain and show some pics as to why, so those shopping for one now can see good pics of both to help make your desicion.
I am speaking of the Revolution vs. the Bendpak,and in no way am putting down the Bendpak as it is a kick ass lift without doubt.
1. The dealer is right up the road from me,and if ever a problem,hopefully quick results.
2.  I like the truck adapters alittle better as they are'nt a fixed height,they thread up and down for fine adjustments in height.
3. This is what really made my desicion,I prefer the way the Revolution unlocks compared to the BP.The Revolution just has to go up maybe 1/2'',pull the brake style lever to unlock and go down.The BP has an automatic lock release that basically you go up a few inches to trip a lever,then you can go down.Heres why,if I ever put my car to close to the ceiling,it could poss get trapped on the BP,whereas the Revolution,you can go up till you can squeeze the handle to unlock it.I.E,by accident you jump over another lock and get within 2'' of the ceiling,you are lifting the car by the frame,so there is no letting the air out of the tires to give you more room like if it were on a four post lift.
Anyway,if you click on Troys link,there is some good closeup pics of the BP,and heres some of the Revolution so that you can see from customers who have them,not just on dealers advertisements.

[69 OUR/TEA]

Couple other things to point out,grease fitting on the main shaft connecting the scissor,and large resivoir for fluid on the motor/pump.Another cool gadget on it is there are springs on the bottom corners so when it comes down,it does'nt slam ,the springs cushion the weight of the lift itself coming off the cylinders.
And a couple of pics showing another lift,Atlas,that you can see the diff of the size of the cylinders and how they are attached to the frame,ntm,the container for the fluid is very small.The Bendpak and Revolutions cylinders are massive compared to the $1,400-1,500 lifts.