This is a great lift - especially for the money. It has really good flexibility and features. T...
This is a great lift - especially for the money. It has really good flexibility and features. The load leveler and arm adjustments provide versatility to grab and maneuver just about any load. It's very well made and extremely solid. It easily handles heavy loads, with no indications of stress. I always feel confident and secure when lifting and moving heavy objects.
The load extension arms quickly fold-up, allowing easy storage where space is tight. It would be nice if the extension arms allowed some horizontal adjustment. Access to loads can sometimes be limited because the fixed arms are not physically able to be maneuvered around (or straddle) ground-level objects. For instance, I bought this hoist to allow me to load and unload a specific heavy piece of machinery in and out of my UTV. Unfortunately, I can't just reach straight into the cargo bed, because the extension arms are almost the exact same width as the wheelbase. By the time I maneuver the the crane enough to straddle one of the tires, the load is so far off center that it makes it very difficult (not impossible) to get it into the bed. If the arms could be spread or narrowed just a few degrees, I would be able to easy load and unload the cargo in the bed of the UTV. For those who need a lift for more conventional uses, this is probably not an issue. However, if the manufacturer wanted to add just a bit more versatility to this great lift, adjustable extension arms would be my suggestion.
Otherwise, this is an excellent loader, and at a great price. I did a lot of searching on the internet and in other local stores, but found no other comparable lift (features for the price). I would highly recommend the Big Red Engine Crane.
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Apr 25, 2017
Everything was as described....
Everything was as described.
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Apr 12, 2017
Assembly was easy. This crane is awesome with a good...
Assembly was easy. This crane is awesome with a good weight rating and a lot more boom reach than any other lift in its class.
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Mar 26, 2017
this was a gift to my son and he is...
this was a gift to my son and he is thrilled with it. Has held up to seven different engines and made his work easier.
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Jan 12, 2017
Great hoist!
I never knew how much I needed one till I stared using it!
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Aug 16, 2016
Worked great
Easy to assemble and worked great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 3, 2016
Great product!
Very nice! Helped me put in a big block and transmission!
Thanks!
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Jan 12, 2016
great value
easy to assemble great quality except one part was drill wrong but the manufacture replace that part at no cost to me would buy from them again they will work with you nif you havea problem.
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Sep 8, 2015
Engine Crane
Easy to purchase, Easy and Friendly pick up. Easy assembly.
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May 24, 2012
Just what I needed
Perfect for my needs and safety features are great.