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kleann · 02-01-2012, 06:02 PM

Looking at buying this one
Atlas BP9000

does anyone have experience with Atlas lift? Someone has told me it is worth the extra money to go with a better brand....

bradley59dzl · 02-01-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kleann

Looking at buying this one
Atlas BP9000

does anyone have experience with Atlas lift? Someone has told me it is worth the extra money to go with a better brand....

You were told right. My fathers shop has two bend paks and then bought a cheap china made. Lets just say im not impressed at all. The looks alone are scary. I have a friend that has a Danmar and it is well built. Danmar is a parent company of Bendpak, just a cheaper line.

phale · 02-01-2012, 06:53 PM

We have an atlas pv10-p and it does very well. We use it mostly for cab-offs on 6.0s but I have had a QCLB dually on it while we swapped trans. and it held just fine. I would not hesitate to buy an atlas but would reccomend that you go with the PV10 line.

kleann · 02-01-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bradley59dzl

You were told right. My fathers shop has two bend paks and then bought a cheap china made. Lets just say im not impressed at all. The looks alone are scary. I have a friend that has a Danmar and it is well built. Danmar is a parent company of Bendpak, just a cheaper line.

Cool, thanks for the input, Danmar is really the only other choice considering price

kleann · 02-01-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by phale

We have an atlas pv10-p and it does very well. We use it mostly for cab-offs on 6.0s but I have had a QCLB dually on it while we swapped trans. and it held just fine. I would not hesitate to buy an atlas but would reccomend that you go with the PV10 line.

Thanks for your input aswell!, I really need a floorplate model though

phale · 02-01-2012, 08:43 PM

In all reality I think that improper installation is a bigger hazard than brand choice. I have seen some pretty scary installations and some overloads that would scare anyone at other shops. There is validity to the thought of getting what you paid for but I looked at a lot of brands and thought that atlas was a good lift at a good price. I am sure that the bendpac lifts would hold more weight but ours has done fine and we never put more than 8500 lbs. on it so we stay well under its rated limits.

deerefanatic · 02-07-2012, 07:56 AM

All lifts are made in China, and most are all built by the same outfit, then rebranded.. The thing to look for is the shipping weight on your lift vs name brands.. The more it weighs, the more steel there is in it.. Plain and simple. Alot of the so called "10k" lifts you see for cheap on ebay are actually 8k, or even 7k lifts that are simply up-rated by ramping up the hydraulic pressure...

So, my rule of thumb is buy the heaviest lift at the best price you can find.

bradley59dzl · 02-07-2012, 09:02 AM

Negative.. Mohawk, Challenger, Worth, Rotary, Western, made and built in the USA. I do know a model of Challenger is made overseas. Bendpak steel is china mad with USA parts and assembled here.

LReiff · 02-07-2012, 01:05 PM

If you plan to lift 350/3500 series trucks every day you may want to consider a 12K lift.

kleann · 02-09-2012, 07:26 PM

If anything probably going with a new 10k Bendpak with the 1/2" cables, bigger pulleys, etc.

LReiff · 02-09-2012, 08:52 PM

I have a 12k bendpak it works great for everything from VW Jetta cars to F550 dump trucks...just sayin!

kleann · 02-09-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LReiff

I have a 12k bendpak it works great for everything from VW Jetta cars to F550 dump trucks...just sayin!

I'm sure but that's 2k extra dollas!

*jgsturbo* · 02-09-2012, 09:39 PM

I have had an ALM 9002A for the last 10 years, no problems... ever.
IMHO the build is better than a 10K bendpak. Very sturdy, lots of steel.

Automotive Lifts, Car Lifts, Auto Lifts

kleann · 02-09-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jgsturbo

I have had an ALM 9002A for the last 10 years, no problems... ever.
IMHO the build is better than a 10K bendpak. Very sturdy, lots of steel.

Automotive Lifts, Car Lifts, Auto Lifts

Seems like the Bendpacks are pretty stout compared to others, so I am suprised. How much do those ALM lifts go for?

kleann · 02-15-2012, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgsturbo

I have had an ALM 9002A for the last 10 years, no problems... ever.
IMHO the build is better than a 10K bendpak. Very sturdy, lots of steel.

Automotive Lifts, Car Lifts, Auto Lifts

Thanks for the input, but "Automotive lifts and Machinery corp"

doesn't make automotive lifts now, only heavy duty lifts for buses and such.

wag06cummins · 02-15-2012, 03:30 PM

i have the atlas pv10p its been great.

*jgsturbo* · 02-17-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kleann

Thanks for the input, but "Automotive lifts and Machinery corp"

doesn't make automotive lifts now, only heavy duty lifts for buses and such.

That sucks! its been a good lift

I guess they still list the lifts on their site for legacy info? WTH.

kleann · 02-19-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jgsturbo

That sucks! its been a good lift

I guess they still list the lifts on their site for legacy info? WTH.

That's what I said!

kleann · 03-04-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bradley59dzl

Negative.. Mohawk, Challenger, Worth, Rotary, Western, made and built in the USA. I do know a model of Challenger is made overseas. Bendpak steel is china mad with USA parts and assembled here.

Which Challenger one? Have any opinion on the Challenger E10 versus the Bendpak XPR-10?

ryan.g · 03-04-2012, 11:38 PM

I have a 12,000lb Rotary Lift in my shop. Seems to be a great, sturdy lift and by far the handiest single item in the shop.

02-01-2012, 06:02 PM	#1
kleann Name: kleann Title: VP44 pwr Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Down yonder Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,388	2-post lifts Looking at buying this one Atlas BP9000 does anyone have experience with Atlas lift? Someone has told me it is worth the extra money to go with a better brand....

02-01-2012, 06:53 PM	#3
phale Name: phale Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 935	We have an atlas pv10-p and it does very well. We use it mostly for cab-offs on 6.0s but I have had a QCLB dually on it while we swapped trans. and it held just fine. I would not hesitate to buy an atlas but would reccomend that you go with the PV10 line. __________________ ANARCHY DIESEL TUNING EFI Live Beta Tester Cummins/Duramax tuning 423-506-7427

02-01-2012, 08:43 PM	#6
phale Name: phale Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 935	In all reality I think that improper installation is a bigger hazard than brand choice. I have seen some pretty scary installations and some overloads that would scare anyone at other shops. There is validity to the thought of getting what you paid for but I looked at a lot of brands and thought that atlas was a good lift at a good price. I am sure that the bendpac lifts would hold more weight but ours has done fine and we never put more than 8500 lbs. on it so we stay well under its rated limits. __________________ ANARCHY DIESEL TUNING EFI Live Beta Tester Cummins/Duramax tuning 423-506-7427

02-07-2012, 07:56 AM	#7
deerefanatic Name: deerefanatic Title: Always learnin... Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colon, MI Member`s Gallery Posts: 566	All lifts are made in China, and most are all built by the same outfit, then rebranded.. The thing to look for is the shipping weight on your lift vs name brands.. The more it weighs, the more steel there is in it.. Plain and simple. Alot of the so called "10k" lifts you see for cheap on ebay are actually 8k, or even 7k lifts that are simply up-rated by ramping up the hydraulic pressure... So, my rule of thumb is buy the heaviest lift at the best price you can find. __________________ -Matt 2006 Chevy 3500 CC Dually LBZ - Died again 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI - Best car I've ever owned 2004 Chevy 3500 8.1 - Gas hog 88 Chevy C3500 Cummins, RIP 84 Mercedes 300SD Diesel. Old reliable.. 64 Oliver 1850 Cummins. 227hp, for now...

02-07-2012, 09:02 AM	#8
bradley59dzl Name: bradley59dzl Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western pa pa/ohio line Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,074	Negative.. Mohawk, Challenger, Worth, Rotary, Western, made and built in the USA. I do know a model of Challenger is made overseas. Bendpak steel is china mad with USA parts and assembled here. __________________ Brad.

02-09-2012, 07:26 PM	#10
kleann Name: kleann Title: VP44 pwr Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Down yonder Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,388	If anything probably going with a new 10k Bendpak with the 1/2" cables, bigger pulleys, etc.

02-09-2012, 09:39 PM	#13
jgsturbo Name: jgsturbo Title: caveman Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 483	I have had an ALM 9002A for the last 10 years, no problems... ever. IMHO the build is better than a 10K bendpak. Very sturdy, lots of steel. Automotive Lifts, Car Lifts, Auto Lifts __________________ Lance Humbert JGS Precision Turbo Control Products

02-15-2012, 03:30 PM	#16
wag06cummins Name: wag06cummins Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 202	i have the atlas pv10p its been great. __________________ 06 black (shagin wagon)

03-04-2012, 11:38 PM	#20
ryan.g Name: ryan.g Title: Hard work, clean livin' Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Member`s Gallery Posts: 336	I have a 12,000lb Rotary Lift in my shop. Seems to be a great, sturdy lift and by far the handiest single item in the shop. __________________ 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4