A friend of my son has just offered us the use of his workshop that includes a 2 post ramp.
I am a bit worried that it’s 3 tonne SWL may not be sufficient for my L322, so I have not taken up his very kind offer yet.
I know that Craig and others use 2 posters but wonder what SWL they are ?
Cheers
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Mike

As far as I can tell, our FFs come in at 2500Kg, so add a bit for fuel and the inevitable junk, sorry spares, we carry you should be fine on a 3000Kg lift. If it's a commercial working garage the lift must be tested and certified for insurance purposes at least. If it's in a private garage, then you'll have to go by condition and a feel for it. Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

Thanks Richard.
It’s in a private workshop , but is a brand new ramp, and he tells me it was tested by the installer to 3.2 tonne .
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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and I wish I lived next door to you  Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

Baltic Blue wrote:

Thanks Richard.
It’s in a private workshop , but is a brand new ramp, and he tells me it was tested by the installer to 3.2 tonne .
Mike.

I wouldn't like to put it on anything smaller than 4000kg...

Thanks gents,
The workshop Manual just says “use approved 2 post” but no SWL stated.

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I have a 3T scissor lift from strongman - perfectly fine.  405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

^+1 ajac

Go forth and enjoy the luxury of being one up on most of us.

Me envious, b dy right I am.


BUT....... as they say, pics or it didn't happen  Cheers
Richard

(there are no such things as an ordinary FullFat, an ordinary cat or too many tools)
2011 TDV8 Vogue Santorini Black
Gap IIDBT

The lift will work, problems come from not placing the vehicle and legs correctly or if the rubber pads are worn or missing, as it’s s new ramp this last point should be mute.

Baltic Blue wrote:

Craig and others use 2 posters but wonder what SWL they are ?
Cheers
Mike.

Mine is a 4000kg lift sir and i wouldn't use anything less!

Mines probably to safe.

Mine get's put on a 1989 Bradbury 4 poster , 3 tonne but tested every 6 months , works harder than lifting a small car but no issues .

Cam-Tech-Craig wrote:

Baltic Blue wrote:

Craig and others use 2 posters but wonder what SWL they are ?
Cheers
Mike.

Mine is a 4000kg lift sir and i wouldn't use anything less!

Agree 100%

Thanks for all the replies gents.
Mikey & Craig,
I particularly respect your professional experience and opinion, thanks.
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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