Engine Hoists

Randy Schonscheck · 12-16-2009, 12:40 PM

I'm looking into getting my own engine hoist. I would like one that folds up to store and has a long enough boom to even reach it in the tech barn, since I guess some can't reach the engine there.....lol What brand do you recommend or have experiences with. Thanks, Randy

Philip Saran · 12-16-2009, 01:13 PM

Many people (myself included) own Harbor Freight engine hoists and
their "top of the line" fold up unit sells for around $250. But also look
at Northern Industries or just google to find other brands. I'm sure you
will find stuff from $150 to $1000 depending on quality, etc.

I went the cheap route and found a bolt together engine hoist on craigs-
list minus the ram for $40, then a new ram from HF on sale for $40.
It works fine on my concrete garage and RV parking pad. probably
would not work too well on gravel or grass/dirt.

bill dedman · 12-16-2009, 09:17 PM

Harbor Freight had their 2,000 pound "cherry picker" with the fold-up legs on sale just after Thanksgiving, for $99.95. Dunno when it will be on sale again, but, I imagine it will.

Another wonder of Chinese engineering, I can't vouch for its durability or quality of construction, but it looks like every other tool of its type that I've ever seen....

We'll see....

chris ok · 12-16-2009, 10:41 PM

careful buying those shorty fold up engine hoists. I had one, used it sold it. it will not go high or long enough for some cars. and does not work on trucks paid 100 sold for 100. went back to the old tried n true oldie. many more adjustments on it for ease and safety. I will never buy the cheapie short one again.

Randy Schonscheck · 12-17-2009, 11:37 AM

Thanks, Guys. These are the things I've been tossng back and forth.

Ken Haase · 12-17-2009, 01:54 PM

One feature that I saw on a friend's cherry picker was the ram extended on both strokes, not just the down stroke. Speeds things up a little bit.

Got mine at Costco years ago for $179.00. Has six casters, 1 ton capacity, and enough reach and height to pull a 454 over the core support of a 1986 C30. Takes up 24"X30" of floor space

12-16-2009, 12:40 PM	#1
Randy Schonscheck Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Omro, WI Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Engine Hoists I'm looking into getting my own engine hoist. I would like one that folds up to store and has a long enough boom to even reach it in the tech barn, since I guess some can't reach the engine there.....lol What brand do you recommend or have experiences with. Thanks, Randy

12-16-2009, 01:13 PM	#2
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 165 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Engine Hoists Many people (myself included) own Harbor Freight engine hoists and their "top of the line" fold up unit sells for around $250. But also look at Northern Industries or just google to find other brands. I'm sure you will find stuff from $150 to $1000 depending on quality, etc. I went the cheap route and found a bolt together engine hoist on craigs- list minus the ram for $40, then a new ram from HF on sale for $40. It works fine on my concrete garage and RV parking pad. probably would not work too well on gravel or grass/dirt. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado Last edited by Philip Saran; 12-16-2009 at 05:40 PM.

12-16-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Engine Hoists Harbor Freight had their 2,000 pound "cherry picker" with the fold-up legs on sale just after Thanksgiving, for $99.95. Dunno when it will be on sale again, but, I imagine it will. Another wonder of Chinese engineering, I can't vouch for its durability or quality of construction, but it looks like every other tool of its type that I've ever seen.... We'll see.... __________________ Bill Last edited by bill dedman; 12-16-2009 at 09:32 PM.

12-16-2009, 10:41 PM	#4
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Engine Hoists careful buying those shorty fold up engine hoists. I had one, used it sold it. it will not go high or long enough for some cars. and does not work on trucks paid 100 sold for 100. went back to the old tried n true oldie. many more adjustments on it for ease and safety. I will never buy the cheapie short one again. Last edited by chris ok; 12-16-2009 at 10:43 PM. Reason: safety.

12-17-2009, 11:37 AM	#5
Randy Schonscheck Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Omro, WI Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Engine Hoists Thanks, Guys. These are the things I've been tossng back and forth.

12-17-2009, 01:54 PM	#6
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Engine Hoists One feature that I saw on a friend's cherry picker was the ram extended on both strokes, not just the down stroke. Speeds things up a little bit. Got mine at Costco years ago for $179.00. Has six casters, 1 ton capacity, and enough reach and height to pull a 454 over the core support of a 1986 C30. Takes up 24"X30" of floor space