Michael,
I have been researching two post lifts for some time and have decided on a lift manufactured by Greg Smith Equipment. In my opinion this lift will meet my needs and priced under $2,000.00. The particular model I am considering is their Atlas OH9000. The specifications are below…
Capacity 9,000 LB.
Lifting Time Ask Your Salesperson
Overall Height 140 ½" (11' 8 ½")
150 ½" (12' 6 ½")
Overall Floor Width 132 3/4” (11’ 3/4”)
Outside Column to Outside Column 124 ½ (10’ 4 ½")
Maximum Lift Height 72 7/8" (6’ 7/8")
(With Adapters) 82 7/8" (6' 10 7/8")
Minimum Pad Height 4"
Inside Column 111 ¼" (9’ 3 ¼")
Column Size 6 3/4” x 10 5/8”
Column Thickness of Steel .150”
Drive Thru 96 ¾” (8’ ¾”)
Base Of Lift 15 5/8” x 15 3/4”
Cable Diameter .367"
Motor 2HP, 220 Volt, Single Phase
Shipping Weight 1,460 LBS.
Greg Smith Enterprises has a location in Norcross GA in the Atlanta area fairly close to me. I plan to drive to Atlanta and pickup the lift in December. Another location is in Delaware closer to you.
As Randy indicated earlier, an overhead cable system allows for work underneath the car without the cable enclosure in your way. I have enough ceiling height in my garage to easily clear the 12’ 6” taller height. I built my garage with the lift height as a design consideration.
My only concern is the minimum pad height of 4 inches for the BJ7 but it is not a problem for the TR6 or the 330CI. The pad height is consistent with other lifts that I have considered.
I enjoyed the Hunt Club Classic last October and meeting you and the other DC area club members… I have a project in Winchester, VA that will be installing in October 2010. I will try to make the 2010 event also.