Unboxing and Setting Up My First Stratus Mid Rise Lift! (PART 1)
I have dreamt of a garage lift since I began working on cars over 25 years ago. I always thought I had to get an expensive two-post lift and bolt it to the floor, but I was wrong! Open center scissor lifts are a fantastic option for FWD, AWD and RWD vehicles and they allow you to retain the parking spot in your garage. This particular lift will provide up to 40" of height!
After hours of research, I ended up with what I believe to be one of the best options out there: The Stratus MSOC80e mid rise open center scissor lift. For $100 more I nearly chose the MS8000e, but ultimately decided against it because I thought it was much wider than the MSOC80e (I was wrong, see video). I also chose the MSOC80e because it has 14 lock positions and the 8000 has 9. The 8000 does have a much better looking, fully enclosed control box. If that's important to you, you may want to go with the 8000.
I did find a few issues with the lift and while I note them in the video, I'll also note them here.
1) The ramp-to-ramp width at the time of purchase listed on the site (~70") does not match the as-built condition (~77")
2) 1 of 4 ramp release structures installed backwards (easy fix)
3) Multiple fasteners missing from safety lock actuator brackets
4) User guide is incorrect regarding how to adjust the speed of the downward motion of the lift (guide says counterclockwise = slower and clockwise = faster). IT IS OPPOSITE OF THIS!
5) It's listed as "portable" but at nearly 1400lbs with the control box, you better have a forklift and a flatbed diesel if you plan on taking this thing to the track!
Aside from those items the lift appears well made and it's performing as expected. Stratus answered the phone pretty much every time I called and the gal I spoke with knew a lot about the various lifts they sell. She was really nice too.
If you have a somewhat lower vehicle, you may need to have ramps and then add 2x6 pieces to the thin blocks they provide to ensure the pinch welds are contacted properly and the side skirts are not smashed. The hardest part of this process was unloading it off the pallet!
Here's the cost breakdown:
MSOC80e: $1750 (no tax if you're not in TX)
Freight Delivery: $450
Residential Lift-Gate Delivery: $100
AW46 Hydraulic Oil and 110V plug: $50
TOTAL: $2350
LINKS:
https://stratusautoequip.com/scissor-lifts/
https://www.garageflooringllc.com/
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After hours of research, I ended up with what I believe to be one of the best options out there: The Stratus MSOC80e mid rise open center scissor lift. For $100 more I nearly chose the MS8000e, but ultimately decided against it because I thought it was much wider than the MSOC80e (I was wrong, see video). I also chose the MSOC80e because it has 14 lock positions and the 8000 has 9. The 8000 does have a much better looking, fully enclosed control box. If that's important to you, you may want to go with the 8000.
I did find a few issues with the lift and while I note them in the video, I'll also note them here.
1) The ramp-to-ramp width at the time of purchase listed on the site (~70") does not match the as-built condition (~77")
2) 1 of 4 ramp release structures installed backwards (easy fix)
3) Multiple fasteners missing from safety lock actuator brackets
4) User guide is incorrect regarding how to adjust the speed of the downward motion of the lift (guide says counterclockwise = slower and clockwise = faster). IT IS OPPOSITE OF THIS!
5) It's listed as "portable" but at nearly 1400lbs with the control box, you better have a forklift and a flatbed diesel if you plan on taking this thing to the track!
Aside from those items the lift appears well made and it's performing as expected. Stratus answered the phone pretty much every time I called and the gal I spoke with knew a lot about the various lifts they sell. She was really nice too.
If you have a somewhat lower vehicle, you may need to have ramps and then add 2x6 pieces to the thin blocks they provide to ensure the pinch welds are contacted properly and the side skirts are not smashed. The hardest part of this process was unloading it off the pallet!
Here's the cost breakdown:
MSOC80e: $1750 (no tax if you're not in TX)
Freight Delivery: $450
Residential Lift-Gate Delivery: $100
AW46 Hydraulic Oil and 110V plug: $50
TOTAL: $2350
LINKS:
https://stratusautoequip.com/scissor-lifts/
https://www.garageflooringllc.com/
MUSIC
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Waited (instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/al-waited
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jJg0_gG-nCc
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