2 Post Car Hoist

[240ZR]

I'm selling my 2 post car hoist. It's an Aussie made hoist (not the cheap Chinese ones from eBay) manufactured by Formula. Its capacity is 3.8 Ton, powered by a 3 phase electric motor with 2 hydraulic rams & dual automatic locks. These hoists are awesome with a clear floor under the car when ur working under them so no tripping over the cable covers like other hoists. Only reason I'm selling is cause I'm moving where 3 phase power is not accessible so has to go. Price is $3500 ono. Will be available from the beginning of December. 

Edited October 16, 2017 by 240ZR

[HomeBuiltByJeff]

Nice project you have there. Hopefully it is not going to look like this when you are done.

 

 

 

Good luck with the sale, I would love a 2 post lift, but I don't have 3 phase either.

[Groundhog]

Dont be discouraged by 3 phase.
http://au.rs-online.com/web/p/products/7840748/?grossPrice=Y&cm_mmc=AU-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_AU_EN_Automation_And_Control_Gear-_-Sensors_And_Transducers-_-PRODUCT+GROUP&matchtype=&gclid=CjwKCAjwjozPBRAqEiwA6xTOYPhrmB0Wda22tpnc1ly1oZxxyJItEbDClYHYjVslLmP_6WGogrcCGhoCGVEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[HomeBuiltByJeff]

Dont be discouraged by 3 phase.

http://au.rs-online.com/web/p/products/7840748/?grossPrice=Y&cm_mmc=AU-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_AU_EN_Automation_And_Control_Gear-_-Sensors_And_Transducers-_-PRODUCT+GROUP&matchtype=&gclid=CjwKCAjwjozPBRAqEiwA6xTOYPhrmB0Wda22tpnc1ly1oZxxyJItEbDClYHYjVslLmP_6WGogrcCGhoCGVEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

You could probably get 3 phase connected for less than that though...

[Cozza]

I would imagine replacing the 3 phase motor with a single phase would be reasonably inexpensive. Just a few hunjy I'd reckon.

Probably cheaper than selling your existing and buying a new one.

You could then sell the 3 phase motor separately to recoup the cost or, hold on to it on the off chance you move back to a place with 3 phase.

[KatoKid]

https://tufflift.com.au/product/power-unit/

[nizm0zed]

Dont be discouraged by 3 phase.

http://au.rs-online.com/web/p/products/7840748/?grossPrice=Y&cm_mmc=AU-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_AU_EN_Automation_And_Control_Gear-_-Sensors_And_Transducers-_-PRODUCT+GROUP&matchtype=&gclid=CjwKCAjwjozPBRAqEiwA6xTOYPhrmB0Wda22tpnc1ly1oZxxyJItEbDClYHYjVslLmP_6WGogrcCGhoCGVEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

Ive had a look down this road, this wont work for high torque load 3 phase items, they just trip the breakers.

They can also run noisy (electrical) if your trying to run sensitive equipment off them, but thats usually not workshop equipment anyways.

 

Being a hydraulic hoist, it is a reasonably simple process to replace the 3 phase motor with a single phase motor and pump.

 

Ive got a bit of a summary on my thoughts about hoists in my build thread after finally getting mine.

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/2179-nizm0zeds-coupe/?p=190380

 

 

https://tufflift.com.au/product/power-unit/

this is the way to do it

 

Edited October 17, 2017 by nizm0zed