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KevinW · 12-10-2018, 06:09 AM

I have a Backyard Buddy, one of the best purchases I have made. I bolted it to floor, even though they said it is not required.

I wish I bought the drip pans and jack roller, I am using makeshift stuff and it would have been a lot easier if I just bought those from the beginning.

I have a big garage, so it is pretty far from walls/columns. But getting a truck up there high enough to work under will take some ceiling height! You have to also figure in the overhang of a vehicle so you have enough room to close the garage door.

110v motors get the job done, 220v is faster, but I felt the price plus wiring difference was not worth the 220v. I have a 110v and it raises the car just fine.

It's a b**th to move, had to borrow my neighbors front end loader to lift it with a chain to get it off trailer and set it on the supports. I guess if you know 6 big guys, you could do it by hand

12-10-2018, 06:09 AM	#2
KevinW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Millstone twp Posts: 541 iTrader: (1)	I have a Backyard Buddy, one of the best purchases I have made. I bolted it to floor, even though they said it is not required. I wish I bought the drip pans and jack roller, I am using makeshift stuff and it would have been a lot easier if I just bought those from the beginning. I have a big garage, so it is pretty far from walls/columns. But getting a truck up there high enough to work under will take some ceiling height! You have to also figure in the overhang of a vehicle so you have enough room to close the garage door. 110v motors get the job done, 220v is faster, but I felt the price plus wiring difference was not worth the 220v. I have a 110v and it raises the car just fine. It's a b**th to move, had to borrow my neighbors front end loader to lift it with a chain to get it off trailer and set it on the supports. I guess if you know 6 big guys, you could do it by hand