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Recently, Rotary distributed a document favorably comparing a Rotary two-post lift to a BendPak two-post lift. Never ones to back down from a challenge, the BendPak engineering team responded the only way they knew how—with a thorough investigation of their own. After exhaustively reviewing the merits of both BendPak and Rotary standard 10,000-lb. capacity asymmetric two-post lifts, BendPak released the following report. In it, critical design features are compared, evaluated and illustrated in broad detail. The findings were enlightening, to say the least.
BendPak's single-piece columns result in a stronger, longer-lasting structure.
Note the difference in thickness between BendPak and Rotary.
BendPak's larger base offers a more stable lift.
Increased sheave size and support.
Thicker base plates for maximum stability.
BendPak offers heavier-duty, more rugged design.
Rotary column less heavy-duty than BendPak.
Taller lift carriages reduce column stress and increase the lift's lifespan.
BendPak locks are built into the full carriage, not included as a less stable extension piece.
Top view of BendPak's taller lift carriage.
Wider carriage dimensions on BendPak.
BendPak safety locks are significantly thicker and better-built.
More slide blocks, more reliable design.
Reinforced top at carriage's pin hole location
Taller arm attachments.
Thicker top plates on the lift carriage.
Taller, more tightly designed restraints within carriage,
BendPak lifts feature heavier-duty lift carriages.
Rotary's smaller, less heavy-duty carriage
BendPak displays a more robust arm design from the side.
Sturdier arm restraints with longer locking pin.
Retracted arm comparison.
More reach with BendPak with arms fully extended.
Difference in thickness of arm construction.
Thicker steel in each stage of telescoping arm to improve longevity.
BendPak uses superior structural tubing vs. Rotary's multi-piece formed steel.
Great view of BendPak's overall arm construction compared to Rotary.
Arms that are made to last.
Smaller and lighter in build than BendPak
BendPak offers oversized sheaves to last longer and cost less over time.
BendPak single-piece boxed channel beam construction vs. Rotary multi-piece construction.
Wider, improved top beam construction with BendPak.
Throttle valve opens to 100% max pump flow during lift rise, then close and reduce flow during descent.
BendPak hydraulic cylinder offers 5/16" wall thickness with an integrated throttle valve vs. Rotary's 3/16" wall thickness with no throttle valve.
The comparable BendPak cylinder offers offers a full extra inch of stroke.
BendPak uses larger 3/8" diameter cables (compared against Rotary's smaller 5/16" cable), as well as a larger threaded connector with an increased adjustment range.
Massive cable sheaves reduce wear on all moving components and result in a lower cost of ownership.
Superior electric-hydraulic power units with BendPak.
Compare BendPak car lift features and specs to Rotary.