2024 - Volume #48, Issue #1, Page #35
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Garage Lift Adds Handy Storage
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In his previous business, he sold thousands of car and truck above-ground lifts. In retirement, he noticed that people were parking expensive cars in the driveway because their garages were filled with “other stuff.” Smith designed and patented a single-column storage lift to solve the problem.
“The Vantage storage lift is anchored to the concrete floor just like a two post above ground lift,” Smith says, noting concrete floors should be at least 3 1/2 in. thick.
There are two column heights and four platform sizes available. The platforms easily raise and lower 1,500 lbs. and the motorized lift is a much safer and easier option than manually carrying things up and down a ladder.
“The turned single-column design allows the storage lift to be mounted in just about any garage location,” Smith says. A garage ceiling height of only 8 ft. has plenty of available overhead storage space.
The lifts are designed to raise and lower heavy items such as ZTR mowers, UTVs, ATVs, motorcycles, and golf carts, in addition to patio furniture, holiday decorations, and an assortment of totes.
The steel component parts of the Vantage storage lift are powder coated. The motor and cable pulley system are factory assembled to the column. Customers need to provide their own decking material (plywood is the most popular). Smith says installation is fairly simple and takes two able-bodied people about 4 hrs. to install.
The servo motor operates on 110V or 220V with no modifications. The 220V raises and lowers twice as fast as 110V. The electric motor and cable pulley system is more user-friendly than a hydraulic lifting system, and the wireless remote operates the lift from over 50 ft.
Prices range from $3,800 to $5,400, plus freight costs in Indianapolis, Ind. The lifts are also available for customer pickup. Smith welcomes inquiries from potential dealers interested in having multiple units drop shipped.
For FARM SHOW readers, Smith is offering 10 lifts at a special marketing promotion of 40 percent off the website pricing. Customers pay all freight costs and agree to provide videos/photos of the installed lift.
Smith notes that by Spring 2024, a 12-ft. column platform storage should be available.
“It’s perfect for farmers and ranchers with overhead mezzanine storage in their outbuildings,” he says.
Smith notes that the Powerline website has videos and pictures to help customers understand how the lift creates additional garage floor space out of cubic air space.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Powerline Vantage Storage Lift (www.powerlinelift.com).
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