98RedBird

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Hey guys, I'm currently shopping for a 2 ton engine hoist, preferably one that can be collapsed or folded up for storage purposes. I was wondering what one you guys are running. A few local guys are using the 2 ton from Harbor Freight and have had great luck with it. I've always been leery purchasing from Harbor Freight but it seems that it's a pretty decent hoist. I don't have any first hand experience with them so I was wanting to get some opinions.

It seems there are some things that are great to pick up at Harbor Freight and then others that you want to stay away from.

Thanks!

ramdaspadhye

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If you have a Northern Tool near you, they have a nice one. I have their 1 ton version and it works flawlessly and pretty damn nice construction at that. www.northerntool.com

1FSTLS1

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I got mine from the pep boys for like $120 used it to put in a Big Block worked great and is folded up.

99Z28LS1

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I got mine from Harbor Freight, holds 2 tons and folds up. I love it, worth every penny. I believe it was 150-200 new

White01Formula

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I've got a Harbor Freight lift. I've had it for atleast 3 years with NO problems. I use it all the time!

Kix

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I got a nice fold-up from Tractor Supply Company for about $130 on sale.

When you are comparing lifts make sure to look at the casters. Some have swivel casters on all four corners and some have fixed casters on the front. If you are working in a tight shop the fixed casters on the front can be a real pain in the back side.

Kix

BassProCamaro97

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I got mine from Murray's Auto parts for $100 out the door. It was a floor model.

~Jim~

whytryz28

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Got mine off ebay. 119 shipped to my door.

73 nova guy

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one note i bought one from craigslist for like 75 bills like new. but the front wheels don't swivel there fixed that tends to be a pain in the a## so just look for on that has all swivel's on the front two legs