snowhound 105 #1 Posted March 2, 2018 Does anyone use a Harbor Freight motorcycle lift for working on their tractors and if so are you happy with it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 634 #2 Posted March 2, 2018 I picked a used one up a couple of years ago. Can't live without it. I was tired of crawling on the cement floor. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ezeastside 93 #3 Posted March 2, 2018 I have one I bought new on sale. It certainly makes life easier. It is a little narrow, but some guys have modified it for their use. I use it for everything now!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,464 #4 Posted March 2, 2018 I had a HF lift. Mounted a oak door on it to make it wider. Just took up too much room when not using it so I sold it. I have a hydraulic lift table that I can pick up a tractor if I take the belt guard and foot stirrups off. It's nice because If I need to stop working on a tractor I can roll it out of the way. 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #5 Posted March 2, 2018 That unit gets discussed pretty frequently. You'll find some good conversation/ideas in these topics... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowhound 105 #6 Posted March 3, 2018 13 hours ago, grinchsr said: I picked a used one up a couple of years ago. Can't live without it. I was tired of crawling on the cement floor. That's why I was asking, I'm retired and looking for a way to stay off the floor without bending over all the time. My thought was to cut down a sheet of 3/4 plywood and mount that to the lift to get the needed width. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #7 Posted March 3, 2018 That's what my brother did ( 3/4 plywood), and he loves it. You can do everything standing or sitting on a stool... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,084 #8 Posted March 3, 2018 Added a deck to mine too but used a couple of 2x8s under the plywood, Had to make extensions for the lift arms. Also added wheels so it could roll around. 2 rigid and 2 casters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 948 #9 Posted March 4, 2018 Here is mine in use. I used the 3/4 plywood to widen the platform, just didn't have it on in this picture. Works very well for an advanced year man. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Copper116 63 #10 Posted May 12, 2018 I just bought a lift table like Squonk's... haven't even tried it yet but I'm excited to get into another project. At my age and my knees....getting the work and me, up off the floor will be a great asset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
