Used 2 post lifts

[kman67rsss]

Ive been looking at lifts lately. I'm looking at a rotary spoa9-200 this weekend. Any reason to stay away from this model. Its asymmetrical, 2 post, not sure of age or how to figure that out. From what ive found this model came out in 1996. The guy bought 2 from a dealership, is using 1 wants to sell the other. Is willing to swap out power units to prove they work. Needs overhead safety switch. any thing in particular to look for/at. Thanks

[JeffT]

I have a Rotary two post asymmetric lift in my home shop. I'd have to check the tag to get the exact model but it is a 9000# unit. I purchased it new from a local supplier, installed it myself and (knock on wood) haven't had a single issue with it since, going on eight years.

If he's willing to set it up and show that everything works as it should, I'd certainly take him to task on that.

Good luck with your purchase.

[vintageracer]

Rotary is top of the line equipment. 2 years ago we bought 6 used 2 post lifts. 4 were late 80's 2 post Rotary lifts with 2 late 90's 2 post lifts. All 6 are installed in storage building at the lot. All 6 were working lifts from a Ford dealer that we disassembled and had them professionally installed. All 6 still work great!

At home I have a Rotary 9K lb. 2 post lift and a Challenger 12K lb. drive on lift in the shop. I bought the 2 post new and the 4 post used from the Ford dealer. Buy good top line equipment USED in good condition and you will never be sorry.

The lift you talk about would not scare me a bit. Of course all the depends on the price which you did not disclose!

[parsonsj]

Just make sure your garage floor is up to the job. It needs to be high-strength concrete, with a minimum thickness of 4".

[DroptopJ]

I've had my rotary hoist for 3 years, it lifts just about any vehicle. Even new gen vettes.

[kman67rsss]

Thanks for the input guys. Garage floor was designed with lift in mind. Went 6in thick in that bay. Looked at it last night and it looks in great shape. 1300 later and I'm picking it up next weekend. Just need to get a few buddies to help with moving the posts.