4 post storage lifts - home garage
Discussion
Does anyone have experience with Automotech Services lifts?
I've looked around, and always end up back at their site. Planning a simple AS-4T36 3.6T install. Its a 'parking' or storage lift - https://automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-4t36-...
Any feedback before I pull the trigger?
Any hints on how it arrives? platforms separate from beams, or all together on a 4x2m rectangle? I've asked them this question, but i'm impatient - seeing if collection is an option.
Any other recommendations? Looking at around £3400 all in with VAT and delivery if I got that route.
I've looked around, and always end up back at their site. Planning a simple AS-4T36 3.6T install. Its a 'parking' or storage lift - https://automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-4t36-...
Any feedback before I pull the trigger?
Any hints on how it arrives? platforms separate from beams, or all together on a 4x2m rectangle? I've asked them this question, but i'm impatient - seeing if collection is an option.
Any other recommendations? Looking at around £3400 all in with VAT and delivery if I got that route.
I bought the AS-4T36S a few years ago - possibly closer to ten years. It's essentially the same lift as the one you've linked to, just a bit shorter for the more modestly length endowed garages.
It's been 100% reliable and just required a little initial fettling after being used a few times as things settled in.
I collected mine from their depot in Rugeley using a rented flatbed trailer and my Range Rover. It does require assembly. The main components are supplied as built up units but you will need to bolt the thing together and set up the hydraulics, the cable and the locking mechanism. However, it is pretty straightforward and there is some adjustment available should your floor not be entirely level. It plugs into a normal household 13A/240v outlet.
It was all packaged together as one oversized framed pallet.
Be under no illusion, each individual part is frikkin' heavy! Especially when trying to manhandle them into place by yourself. I can't understate this.
Luckily I was able to use trolley jacks, farm jacks and an engine hoist to help, but a willing and strong assistant would be preferable. They used a forklift to load it onto the trailer, I had to use a winch and another car to get it off again.
When I bought mine the procedure was that if you had it delivered they required you to have a way of removing it from the lorry. Things might have changed because I can no longer see a reference to that on their website, but it would be worth checking before placing your order.
If budget allows I'd recommend buying the appropriate jacking beam too - or at least put it on your Christmas wish list.
The castor wheel arrangement it's supplied with is to allow you to move it around when empty. I don't know why you'd ever need to do that and I just used them to manoeuvre it into its permanent position before bolting it to the floor. They're now "stored" behind the shed.
Overall I've been entirely happy with mine. Because its use is minimal in my hands it hasn't required any wear and tear attention since installation. They're a big ticket item to buy for the home garage, but easily the most satisfactory to own.
It's been 100% reliable and just required a little initial fettling after being used a few times as things settled in.
I collected mine from their depot in Rugeley using a rented flatbed trailer and my Range Rover. It does require assembly. The main components are supplied as built up units but you will need to bolt the thing together and set up the hydraulics, the cable and the locking mechanism. However, it is pretty straightforward and there is some adjustment available should your floor not be entirely level. It plugs into a normal household 13A/240v outlet.
It was all packaged together as one oversized framed pallet.
Be under no illusion, each individual part is frikkin' heavy! Especially when trying to manhandle them into place by yourself. I can't understate this.
Luckily I was able to use trolley jacks, farm jacks and an engine hoist to help, but a willing and strong assistant would be preferable. They used a forklift to load it onto the trailer, I had to use a winch and another car to get it off again.
When I bought mine the procedure was that if you had it delivered they required you to have a way of removing it from the lorry. Things might have changed because I can no longer see a reference to that on their website, but it would be worth checking before placing your order.
If budget allows I'd recommend buying the appropriate jacking beam too - or at least put it on your Christmas wish list.
The castor wheel arrangement it's supplied with is to allow you to move it around when empty. I don't know why you'd ever need to do that and I just used them to manoeuvre it into its permanent position before bolting it to the floor. They're now "stored" behind the shed.
Overall I've been entirely happy with mine. Because its use is minimal in my hands it hasn't required any wear and tear attention since installation. They're a big ticket item to buy for the home garage, but easily the most satisfactory to own.
I also have one of these in a storage unit I share with a friend.
Agree with everything said above, especially the weight, but we haven't bolted ours down. Mailed Automech and they said it would be ok not to but recommended it if it was used for a lot of maintenance type work.
We have done a bit of work using it (get the jacking beam, it's brilliant) and had no problems.
Thoroughly recommended, well worth the money.
Agree with everything said above, especially the weight, but we haven't bolted ours down. Mailed Automech and they said it would be ok not to but recommended it if it was used for a lot of maintenance type work.
We have done a bit of work using it (get the jacking beam, it's brilliant) and had no problems.
Thoroughly recommended, well worth the money.
Some 20 years ago I organised a Pistonheads group buy for https://internbv.eu/home.en/products.en/ , lifts ... There were about a dozen of us , one BIG truck sent over from Holland . It's been move to 3 different houses now and still works perfectly. Look at my profile for some photos.
I think I got them for £1,500 each then
Same principle I think off moving it on castors , like a Roman war m/c , using the ramp weight to lift itself of the ground. Although I have bolted mine down because especially if you're to store two cars . Check out your garage floor , I think the concrete slab of my current garage could be a bit weak , because over 50 years the hard core has been washed out (when I drilled the holes I hit voids ) .
I do like the Beam jack from Automech services and I think I'll be getting one shortly
I think I got them for £1,500 each then
Same principle I think off moving it on castors , like a Roman war m/c , using the ramp weight to lift itself of the ground. Although I have bolted mine down because especially if you're to store two cars . Check out your garage floor , I think the concrete slab of my current garage could be a bit weak , because over 50 years the hard core has been washed out (when I drilled the holes I hit voids ) .I do like the Beam jack from Automech services and I think I'll be getting one shortly
Cold said:
I bought the AS-4T36S a few years ago - possibly closer to ten years. It's essentially the same lift as the one you've linked to, just a bit shorter for the more modestly length endowed garages.
It's been 100% reliable and just required a little initial fettling after being used a few times as things settled in.
I collected mine from their depot in Rugeley using a rented flatbed trailer and my Range Rover. It does require assembly. The main components are supplied as built up units but you will need to bolt the thing together and set up the hydraulics, the cable and the locking mechanism. However, it is pretty straightforward and there is some adjustment available should your floor not be entirely level. It plugs into a normal household 13A/240v outlet.
It was all packaged together as one oversized framed pallet.
Be under no illusion, each individual part is frikkin' heavy! Especially when trying to manhandle them into place by yourself. I can't understate this.
Luckily I was able to use trolley jacks, farm jacks and an engine hoist to help, but a willing and strong assistant would be preferable. They used a forklift to load it onto the trailer, I had to use a winch and another car to get it off again.
When I bought mine the procedure was that if you had it delivered they required you to have a way of removing it from the lorry. Things might have changed because I can no longer see a reference to that on their website, but it would be worth checking before placing your order.
If budget allows I'd recommend buying the appropriate jacking beam too - or at least put it on your Christmas wish list.
The castor wheel arrangement it's supplied with is to allow you to move it around when empty. I don't know why you'd ever need to do that and I just used them to manoeuvre it into its permanent position before bolting it to the floor. They're now "stored" behind the shed.
Overall I've been entirely happy with mine. Because its use is minimal in my hands it hasn't required any wear and tear attention since installation. They're a big ticket item to buy for the home garage, but easily the most satisfactory to own.
Fantastic feedback, thanks.It's been 100% reliable and just required a little initial fettling after being used a few times as things settled in.
I collected mine from their depot in Rugeley using a rented flatbed trailer and my Range Rover. It does require assembly. The main components are supplied as built up units but you will need to bolt the thing together and set up the hydraulics, the cable and the locking mechanism. However, it is pretty straightforward and there is some adjustment available should your floor not be entirely level. It plugs into a normal household 13A/240v outlet.
It was all packaged together as one oversized framed pallet.
Be under no illusion, each individual part is frikkin' heavy! Especially when trying to manhandle them into place by yourself. I can't understate this.
Luckily I was able to use trolley jacks, farm jacks and an engine hoist to help, but a willing and strong assistant would be preferable. They used a forklift to load it onto the trailer, I had to use a winch and another car to get it off again.
When I bought mine the procedure was that if you had it delivered they required you to have a way of removing it from the lorry. Things might have changed because I can no longer see a reference to that on their website, but it would be worth checking before placing your order.
If budget allows I'd recommend buying the appropriate jacking beam too - or at least put it on your Christmas wish list.
The castor wheel arrangement it's supplied with is to allow you to move it around when empty. I don't know why you'd ever need to do that and I just used them to manoeuvre it into its permanent position before bolting it to the floor. They're now "stored" behind the shed.
Overall I've been entirely happy with mine. Because its use is minimal in my hands it hasn't required any wear and tear attention since installation. They're a big ticket item to buy for the home garage, but easily the most satisfactory to own.
My concern about the collection was its width on my trailer (large BJ Tiltbed) but that sounds a non-issue.
The delivery has 2 options - straight up deliver or delivery with assistant other end +£50 or so
Edited by Adam Kindness on Friday 11th April 20:15
I’ve just got a 4 post lift.
Ended up getting a lift giant one. Electric release, better detailing on them. Also lovely and wide underneath.
ETA, looks like they have one left on sale
https://liftgiant.co.uk/lift-giant-electric-releas...
cheaper and just a bit better than the automech one. Same place the intern ones from above are from.
Ended up getting a lift giant one. Electric release, better detailing on them. Also lovely and wide underneath.
ETA, looks like they have one left on sale
https://liftgiant.co.uk/lift-giant-electric-releas...
cheaper and just a bit better than the automech one. Same place the intern ones from above are from.
Edited by Frankychops on Friday 11th April 21:48
Great service too.
The reason I think it’s ‘better’
Electronic locks/doesn’t have exposed locking bars etc.
Control can go on any post
Really wide drive though(I get a wide car under with no issues)
I like the motor location in the box at the back of the ramp, I’ve added lights under it and a 240v socket, hidden away.
Wider ramps
The folding drive on ramps are really low profile and fold in half.
The reason I think it’s ‘better’
Electronic locks/doesn’t have exposed locking bars etc.
Control can go on any post
Really wide drive though(I get a wide car under with no issues)
I like the motor location in the box at the back of the ramp, I’ve added lights under it and a 240v socket, hidden away.
Wider ramps
The folding drive on ramps are really low profile and fold in half.
The Three D Mucketeer said:
Some 20 years ago I organised a Pistonheads group buy for https://internbv.eu/home.en/products.en/ , lifts ... There were about a dozen of us , one BIG truck sent over from Holland . It's been move to 3 different houses now and still works perfectly. Look at my profile for some photos.
I think I got them for £1,500 each then Same principle I think off moving it on castors , like a Roman war m/c , using the ramp weight to lift itself of the ground. Although I have bolted mine down because especially if you're to store two cars . Check out your garage floor , I think the concrete slab of my current garage could be a bit weak , because over 50 years the hard core has been washed out (when I drilled the holes I hit voids ) .
I do like the Beam jack from Automech services and I think I'll be getting one shortly
Another very happy internbv customer (similar timeframe).I think I got them for £1,500 each then
Same principle I think off moving it on castors , like a Roman war m/c , using the ramp weight to lift itself of the ground. Although I have bolted mine down because especially if you're to store two cars . Check out your garage floor , I think the concrete slab of my current garage could be a bit weak , because over 50 years the hard core has been washed out (when I drilled the holes I hit voids ) .I do like the Beam jack from Automech services and I think I'll be getting one shortly
The only part I needed help lifting was the runway with the hydraulic ram under it. *That* was heavy.
The rest I perhaps foolishly put together myself. Dropping the cross-beams into the posts was trickiest...fortunately didn't kill myself, but the OH nearly did when she saw what I was up to!
Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff