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I searched, but didn’t see any posts on this German Made Twin Busch Scissor-Lift. A buddy forwarded info on it (I never heard of it before), I looked into it and decided it was the right set-up for my needs. I contacted the distributor about eight weeks ago (in Las Vegas) and became #52 on a waiting list; two weeks ago they called stating they received a two container shipment. Mine was delivered yesterday - set up was pretty easy. Printed instructions are a bit unclear, but they have a decent video on unpacking/assembly. Moving it around into its final position is not so easy, especially since I didn’t order the optional mobility kit (mine is staying put). It’s built like a Brick Sh**house – leave it to the Germans. It’s not cheap, but I’ll have no problem working under one of my cars on this lift. Height to the belly-pan at the lowest locked setting is 22 inches, the highest setting is 37 inches – there are 3 other settings in between.
I am definitely interested. Just bought a new house and with ceiling height a full lift won't work. Did you buy the ramps which reduce the drive on height or just get the basic unit?
I bought the base unit. Mine sits ~3/8" lower into the garage tile, which makes the drive over height ~4 inches.
Since the ramps hinge, a piece of wood can be placed between the floor and the ramp to lessen the angle. I'm thinking I'll need to do this for my GT350, which has a very low front splitter.
Pressure Treated Deck Stair Tread (12 x 36 x 1 1/2) from Lowes Platform made from 2x4s and thin plastic outdoor trim panel (Home Depot) - tapered down at both ends. Underside of platform by moving support Underside of platform by fixed support Adjustment valve under cap - loosen locking nut and turn valve body with a screwdriver Fully raised - wheel well at my shoulder height (I'm 5' 10")
I bought the base unit. Mine sits ~3/8" lower into the garage tile, which makes the drive over height ~4 inches.
Since the ramps hinge, a piece of wood can be placed between the floor and the ramp to lessen the angle. I'm thinking I'll need to do this for my GT350, which has a very low front splitter.
Awesome exchange today G. Appreciate the responses to my many questions. Love the ingenuity and I’m with you - days of jacks and stands are no longer viable. I’ve paid those dues - time to move on up and enjoy some comfort .
This is all I have - another car is currently over the lift. The only access issue I have had so far is that, with the car not centered (within an inch or two) over the lift, I couldn't re-install the rear belly-pan on my '87 S4 as one side fastener/bracket got blocked (somehow I got it out?). Thinking about it, if I added a piece of 2X4 under each rubber block, this would increase the distance from the chassis to the lift platform, providing increased access. I'll have to give that a try next time I'm going under. Blue thing is part of the wrestling mat I use to cushion me against the platform.
This is all I have - another car is currently over the lift. The only access issue I have had so far is that, with the car not centered (within an inch or two) over the lift, I couldn't re-install the rear belly-pan on my '87 S4 as one side fastener/bracket got blocked (somehow I got it out?). Thinking about it, if I added a piece of 2X4 under each rubber block, this would increase the distance from the chassis to the lift platform, providing increased access. I'll have to give that a try next time I'm going under. Blue thing is part of the wrestling mat I use to cushion me against the platform.
G - I am digging this lift! I know the majority of lifts are built in China - this One included- but dang - it’s really built well and looking at the build specs and steel grades - it appears it’s quality!
I didn't know it was built in China. I reckon, as a Mech. Design Eng. it doesn't matter where it is built, but how it's designed, and whether it is built to specification.
I think it's pretty professional grade - even the wheels on the control unit are metal! In their videos, it looks like an Audi ALMS team uses these lifts.
I didn't know it was built in China. I reckon, as a Mech. Design Eng. it doesn't matter where it is built, but how it's designed, and whether it is built to specification.
I think it's pretty professional grade - even the wheels on the control unit are metal! In their videos, it looks like an Audi ALMS team uses these lifts.
G - about to pull the trigger but have 1 remaining concern: power source. According to Dan at TB I need a stand alone 20 A. No other runs can be on the line for it to function . Can you PM or comment on that concern or what solution you used to remedy
G - about to pull the trigger but have 1 remaining concern: power source. According to Dan at TB I need a stand alone 20 A. No other runs can be on the line for it to function . Can you PM or comment on that concern or what solution you used to remedy
What I have, if you look at the first/second pic in this thread, is 2 20A breakers feeding 2 separate circuits within the conduit around the perimeter of my garage, with several plugs on each circuit. I don't have a separate line just for the lift - and you don't need one. You just need a 20A circuit with the appropriate wire gauge (probably 12AWG - shorter the length the better), so the voltage drop is minimized.
05-15-2019, 02:42 PM
Twin Busch S3-10E Scissor Lift
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