Most dealers now use 2 post lifts so take a hint from there.
There are lifts coming in from China that are basically unsafe and if it seems too good to be true. Around £1,000 for a two post lift is probably too good to be true. Nearer say £2k fitted
A two post lift needs around 8" depth of concrete while a four poster should have around 6" depth of concrete.
A person is say 1.7 to 1.8 mtrs high and a FWD is say about 1.8 mm high plus say 150 mm for lighting so you need a space under the roof trusses of 3.7m. Add 150mm for a four poster as you have to allow for the platform.
While a Morgan classic is say 1.3m high it seems a bit daft to spend all that dosh and not be able to lift most types of car. OK not a Landrover with a roofrack that needs nearer 4 mtrs below the trusses.
You need a 20 amp D rated breaker in your consumer unit and say a 6mm sq three core aroured cable out to the garage.
I have got planning permession to extend my 6m x 6m normal height garage with a 6m x 7m extension which has circa 3.8 mtr clearance so nearly 5m high at the ridge. Cost all in circa £15k.
Sounds a bit daft but that is the reality if you want a full size lift.
I was at the Classic Car show and looked on the Strongmantools stand but was less than impressed with trying to get under a 1 mtr clearance lift.
eddie
Last edited by Eddie Cairns; 29/02/12 06:29 PM.
