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. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHWl08mqZ8zLnKg.html

@suvijakengr3374

4 жыл бұрын

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. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oZeBurV_Y5W0gKg.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.

@jasonstrout4502

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@fpvrcstuff

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@patrickquinn3574

4 жыл бұрын

I also agree great presentation

@wildbill23c

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@EnterTheVoid09

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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!

My brother bought one of these too...He uses it religiously ..His pump wasn't beat up..& works great👍

I like how calm you are when crap happens.

@VinSpacker

3 жыл бұрын

Setbacks are bound to happen with automotive work. Fixing this lift is practice for fixing a car lol

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.

@ronnrogers9459

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinkin

@billyphan5835

3 жыл бұрын

How much does it cost?

@robertgutheridge9672

2 жыл бұрын

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

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!

The fact that you even own a town car answered all my questions!!!

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.

Big thanks for putting this informative and quality vid together.

7:10 I love the work table lift idea. This is a fantastic alternative use for this lift.

"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!

Great review. Great voice. Straight to the point. No cussing or goofy music. Top notch.

Excellent review. You covered everything that most people would need!

I've had one of these HF lifts for many years. It has its limitations but overall, it has worked out well.

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.

Nice find! I've always been a fan of blue 69's. Glad I found you and looking forward to upcoming content on it.

I bought one to help get my mother-n-law out of our house and out to the curb.

@sniperdoug1969

4 жыл бұрын

BulletSpoung how bad is she on the hydraulic system.

@signoresantinoburnett1169

4 жыл бұрын

Well thought out process. I just roll mine out the door, and let her stop where ever.

@ronbumgarner3589

4 жыл бұрын

YA me too.

@theodoremarakas9899

4 жыл бұрын

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

@earlbailey227

4 жыл бұрын

BulletSpoung stupid comment.

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.

@Gordofromthebx

3 жыл бұрын

@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

I like your attitude. You could have sent that part back, but i admire your willingness to fix it.

You are a trooper to fix all those issues with the pump 👍👍

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!

Good value. But, for some of us chasing down faults might not go so well ! Great vid. Ta.

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.

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.

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.

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 !!

Pretty good unbiased review👍👍

Like your review, straightforward and very informative!

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!

@dmclegg66

4 жыл бұрын

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.

Great review and very objective! Really appreciate that you took the time to explain everything thank you!

@jimmysapien9961

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree But it’s not For Me 🤔

I do like the presentation too, it was very professional. Thanks.

Very good info, I always wanted a lift for my garage and at 68 it’s almost a necessity after my 10th back surgery!

Wow, what a great review! Thank you for not moaning and crying. You see a problem you fix it!

You should always check vehicle's stability on lift after it is off the ground a few inches.

I'm really impressed, great video presentation and review.

THANKS for the REVIEW Very Informative COOP ...

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.

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.

@eddiecruz2613

4 жыл бұрын

I would have to say it's a nice unit

I'm glad you kept the video up. Good info

Thanks so much for making this video, it's awesome... I truly appreciate everything. Would you happen to have videos/clips or pictures of your repairs. If you do, that would be awesome to see...

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

@Smokkedandslammed

4 жыл бұрын

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

@53rdcards

4 жыл бұрын

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

@teenice894

2 жыл бұрын

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

@wildestcowboy2668

2 жыл бұрын

@@teenice894 just get on welfare and get a good stamp caad. Good ole sleepy Joe Biden is handing out ALOT of freebies....

@jeromebreeding3302

2 жыл бұрын

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 !

idk how the hell people can give a thumbs down for this great video congrats buddu one nice hell of a informative clip

A couple 2x6's today costs almost as much as the lift.

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.

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!

@TIMETOGO4454

2 жыл бұрын

@@robw7205 raise it up about 2feet. Then use the pump to move around. It makes it shorter(the wheel base) and easier to move

@_Wai_Wai_

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Im glad you used a real car like the Lincoln Town Car for the lift test thats about a 4500lbs car.

@theprojectproject01

3 жыл бұрын

My Phaeton is available for a real stress test. That's 5230 pounds of German excellence right there.

@rickmassey1272

2 жыл бұрын

@@theprojectproject01 you really want to risk it?😂

Mine arrived with no issues. Very happy with the lift especially with the 25% off coupon. I enhanced mine with a hydraulic quick connect.

Dude mad respect for that custom cherry picker !!!!! Subscribed!

the curtius "heads up " on the shipping is a good FYI .... and the coupon too . good video

We have one at work and man we lift everything with this thing!

@gilespuente9815

4 жыл бұрын

Edson Valdez lift these nuts Edson

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.

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.

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! 👍🏼👍🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

When I saw you bring in the town car I knew you were a man of class

Good to know since im buying a house this year. I get to work on my vic so this is good info.

I love the comments about harbor freight junk. I never knew they made products. I love mine

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.

@wildestcowboy2668

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if I should believe you

@01srob

2 жыл бұрын

​@@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.

@wildestcowboy2668

2 жыл бұрын

@@01srob how come you quit

@01srob

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@wildestcowboy2668

2 жыл бұрын

@@01srob I can respect that. Be careful up there.

@6:32 "55 and a half inches, so almost 4 feet" I got a kick out of that phrase...

@ScoutPL

3 жыл бұрын

I took that to mean he lifted the car almost 4 feet. The sill of the car did not start on the concrete floor.

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.

Love your easy going attitude.

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.

@eddiecruz2613

4 жыл бұрын

I would say for someone who works on alot of vehicles its definitely worth the money

@ronnrogers9459

3 жыл бұрын

Ok did u get from h f ?

@wildestcowboy2668

2 жыл бұрын

@ t wiki, what do u use it for

@twiki1559

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildestcowboy2668 Working on cars.

@PnwOnTour

Жыл бұрын

I've had one since 1936 still a beast works great.

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...

I mounted 1of these down in a pit to keep it on floor level to raise to needed level when trucks came in to dock it worked really well

Nice video. I always wanted one of those and you put down this one. Thank you,

Cool video. Nice problem solving. Thanks for sharing. Cheers! : )

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

Looks like a good lift for the money. I shop at Harbor Freight also and I don't mind their products for the money. I was also glad to see that you found the items that were wrong and fixed them. I do that many times when I buy something that is not quite right. Just wanted to throw in a comment on gaining more clearance in the ceiling area. If the garage door springs are adjusted well the openers can be mounted totally on one side. This would give room in the middle of the rails to let the vehicle raise higher...

Thanks alot for product info especially the price/coupon. Great video

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!

@1D10CRACY

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@dodgeramsport01

4 жыл бұрын

@@1D10CRACY I agree 100%

@corgidriver9625

4 жыл бұрын

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..

@dodgeramsport01

4 жыл бұрын

@@corgidriver9625 Well its just common scene!

@coffeefish

4 жыл бұрын

@@1D10CRACY And, it's not made out of steel. It's Chinesium.

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. 😁

You're a better man than me. There is no way I'd buy a Harbor Freight product like that and use it.

@ScoutPL

3 жыл бұрын

I've bought and used all kinds of that sort of Harbor freight products. They were fine. You get what you pay for.

Awesome review, you have mad skills friend.

Great attitude, not expecting perfection from harbor freight.

I love the positivity abt u sir everyone crys too much these days

Been looking to get one of these to save my back over the long term, tired of bending over .. thanks for the video man

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.

Another box delivered courtesy of Ace Ventura 😄

@danielberry1133

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao. I remember that.

@famusman5989

4 жыл бұрын

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

@robkenna2795

4 жыл бұрын

it's ok, i'm a limo driver

@rubenbell7685

4 жыл бұрын

Alrighty then LOL 😂

@esemiklo5833

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

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.

It goes way higher than I expected. I might have to get one of these.

Great job man!!!!Excellent video,thank you

I need one of these for my bed when it rains

Geeze, you had to jump through some hoops to get that lift set-up. Nice work.

Holy crap, it DID IT and bonus your still alive

I liked this because of the simplicity in the design

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 .

@lt4324

4 жыл бұрын

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.

I would love to have one of these to make a work table!

@charliedee9276

4 жыл бұрын

Save a bunch of money and get the motorcycle lift table. I have two and they make excellent work tables. I've used it to lift motorcycles, trailers, quads, transmissions, etc.

Great info worth just taking note.

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

Good overview, "Harbor Freight" should thank you. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the info, it was very helpful.

Good straight-forward review.

Nice review. Just make damn sure to get enough height clearance to engage that first anti-drop-lock!

@kevinwood6919

2 жыл бұрын

They should have put in one lower notch

Seen 1 recessed into floor worked great in small shop .

@thestig572420

4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about that. I wouldn’t want to be the first person to do it lol.

@mrt5187

4 жыл бұрын

That would be nice and make a easy removable hard cover when not in uses to travel over

@n2omike

4 жыл бұрын

Would be easier to just put some boards along each side to drive up on. Instant clearance. Bolt the boards down if you want them to be permanent, and don't mind tripping over them. lol

Nice vid. Just watched your follow up to this and have a few comments. This tool has its limitations, but it is just another tool in your box. You are a very capable person with lots of common sense. I'd like to think that you don't let "Primitive Pete" type guys get up down. They are just a little jealous and not so smart. As a dealership mechanic for 36 years I can see the words of wisdom in your safety message.

At Walmart, we use the Challenger lifts for tire work. It's a similar type of unit, but it is bolted solid to the floor with concrete lag bolts. There is a drive over ramp on both ends and we use 3 different types of lift blocks which are not mounted to the lift. Which one depends on the vehicle being lifted. Maximum lift height is only about 18 inches so you have to get down on the floor to do tire work. The entire length of the lifting platform is only about 40 inches or so, so some vehicles can't be lifted because their lift points are ahead and behind where the lift table can reach. Those are occasional happenings, but fairly rare. The max lifting capacity is around 8,000 lbs so the lift can raise a full sized 1 ton pickup. The manufacturer does provide a lifting guide for us, but it's geared towards their 2 point spider lift, and doesn't really help much with the lift we use. It would be helpful if they produced a lifting guide specifically for this lift, so we don't have to guess if the vehicle can be lifted with this lift or not. But that's Walmart for you. Corporate contracts for items that don't really make the job any easier.

For safety lift a couple inches and give it a good shake to make sure it's stable

Harbor Freight should pay you for such a great marketing job for them

The air switch in the trunk for the town car. I am liking this lift. This would be perfect for my truck

@1D10CRACY

2 жыл бұрын

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

nice demo . looks great value especially with discount.