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    Two Post Hoists

    I want to buy a two post hoist, there's a lot to choose from though.
    A mate of mine bought a second hand Molnar 3 tonne for around the $3500 mark, which is a good aussie built product.
    I'm tossing up whether to go this way or buy a new 4 tonne imported brand, like a Tuff Lift, for around $3000.

    Has anyone picked up a hoist lately that they are happy with??
    Gaz.

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    I have a 3 Tonne Wild Boar installed.
    Very happy with it for the money.
    See http://www.wildboarequipment.com/
    or http://www.superhoistplus.com/

    Todd was the bloke I dealt with.

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    I bought a used 2.5tonne 3phase Molnar. Was about $2500 installed. For the money I'd have the used Aussie made one every time over a new Asian one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HK1837 View Post
    I bought a used 2.5tonne 3phase Molnar. Was about $2500 installed. For the money I'd have the used Aussie made one every time over a new Asian one.
    I don't think these hoists are going to wear out too quickly if used in a domestic situation like most of us have, so a good used Aussie built one would be my choice EVERY TIME too.

    Stay away from 3 phase though, unless you already have it because it costs a fortune to get it hooked up.
    Vans.... This is the 2nd time round the block, 40 years later! talk about turning back the clock!

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    You can get one converted to single phase for around $500 from memory, a guy local to me that deals in used hoists and services them does it. It isn't hard to make a 3phase motor run on single phase if you know what you are doing, but unless you can do it all yourself you are better off spending the $500 on a motor change.

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    I have found a local guy who buys second hand hoists, services them, installs them, single phase conversions etc. He doesn't have any in stock at the moment but I shouldn't have to wait too long.
    Gaz

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    Try for a Molnar if you can. I used mine today to change the exhaust on the Hilux. Makes life far easier!

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    There was an issue with the Molnar two posts regarding the ratchet mechanism. We had one here which I never got to install. May have only been an issue with some specific hoists no doubt.

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    I've never seen one fail, mine is a rope hoist. Most workshops seem to have old Bishamon hoists or Molnars.

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