BendPak MDS-6EXTF: the rise is a menu, and BendPak publishes all three heights Most lifts give you one rise figure. The MDS-6EXTF is specified with three, because the lift blocks are part of the geometry rather than an afterthought: 36.75 in. / 933 mm on the bare platforms, 38.25 in. / 972 mm on the medium blocks (1.5 in. / 38 mm), and 39.65 in. / 1,007 mm on the tall blocks (2.9 in. / 75 mm). If you have ever tried to work out whether a lift clears your creeper, your transmission jack or your own shoulders, that is the table you wanted and almost never get. It is an extended-platform, flush-mount, open-centre mid-rise rated at 6,000 lbs / 2,722 kg, with 78.75 in. / 2,000 mm platforms and no approach ramps at all — recessed into the floor, there is nothing to drive up. Will It Fit? Total length is 78.75 in. / 2,000 mm with no ramps or extensions, and each platform is 19 in. / 484 mm wide with 40 in. to 46 in. between them. Lowered, the top of the platform sits flush with the floor at a recess depth of 5.25 in. / 133 mm. The console can sit up to 40 in. / 1,024 mm from the platform, which is the figure that decides where the control station can go — worth checking against the wall you had in mind. Full stroke takes about 35 seconds, and hydraulic pressure at maximum capacity is 1,700 psi. The pit is the part to plan properly. Our record does not give the recess dimensions, slab thickness or concrete strength; they are in the installation manual linked on this page and we will confirm them in writing on request. Drainage deserves a thought too, since a recess collects whatever crosses the floor. Confirming floor, ceiling and power before ordering is the buyer's responsibility. The pneumatic lock releases need 50 psi and 10 CFM of air available at installation. One supply this lift does not force on you The power unit is published in three configurations: 110 VAC at 50-60 Hz single phase, 220 VAC at 50 Hz single phase, or 208-230 VAC at 60 Hz single phase. A mid-rise that will run from a domestic 110 V circuit is genuinely unusual, and for a home garage it can be the difference between installing the lift this month and waiting on an electrician to pull a new circuit. Confirm which configuration your order ships with before you plan the wiring, because they are not interchangeable after the fact. Confirm the rise before you order Published figures for how far this lift rises differ, and both are given here with their source. Where the figure comes from What it says BendPak published specification 36.75 in. / 933 mm bare, 38.25 in. / 972 mm on medium blocks, 39.65 in. / 1,007 mm on tall blocks The marketing copy currently on this page "about 45 in. of lift" The difference changes what the lift is good for, so ask us to confirm the rise in writing before you order — and certainly before anyone cuts your floor. We will take the current figure straight from BendPak. The kicker, and what it is compensating for A scissor mechanism is weakest when it is flat: with the arms nearly parallel to the ground almost all the cylinder force acts sideways instead of upward. A pneumatic kicker boosts the platforms through the first 6 in. of travel and then hands over to the hydraulics. On a flush-mounted lift that matters more than on a surface one, because the stroke begins at floor level with the mechanism fully collapsed. It runs on shop air, so there is no additional hydraulic circuit to maintain. Above that, four solid steel scissor frame support bars per platform carry the load, dual master cylinders work with dual equalising cylinders so the platforms stay level, and solid-steel lock bars engage automatically. Resting on the locks, the vehicle is held mechanically and a hydraulic leak cannot lower it. The releases are stainless-steel pneumatic cylinders operated from a push-button station away from the lift, so nobody reaches into the mechanism to free a stuck spring. Perfect For Quick-lube stations installing over a work pit, which is the application BendPak names for this model. Shops servicing electric and long-wheelbase vehicles whose lift points sit outboard of a standard platform. Home garages wanting a zero-footprint bay that parks a car when the lift is down. Detailing and showroom spaces where equipment standing on the floor is not acceptable. What's in the Box The lift with both extended platforms and their four-bar scissor frames; solid-steel lock bars with stainless-steel pneumatic release cylinders and the remote push-button station; dual master and dual equalising hydraulic cylinders with the electric-hydraulic power unit; a set of rugged rubber lift blocks; and detailed installation instructions with safety decals and training placards. No approach ramps are supplied, since the lift is flush with the floor. Specifications Specification Figure Type Flush mount, open centre Lifting capacity 6,000 lbs / 2,722 kg Full rise, no blocks 36.75 in. / 933 mm Full rise, medium blocks (1.5 in. / 38 mm) 38.25 in. / 972 mm Full rise, tall blocks (2.9 in. / 75 mm) 39.65 in. / 1,007 mm Platform length and total length 78.75 in. / 2,000 mm, no ramps or extensions Platform width 19 in. / 484 mm Width between platforms 40 in. to 46 in. / 1,168 mm Lowered height 5.25 in. / 133 mm, top of platform flush with floor Maximum platform to console 40 in. / 1,024 mm Lifting time About 35 seconds Hydraulic pressure at maximum capacity 1,700 psi Motor 110 VAC at 50-60 Hz, 1 Ph / 220 VAC at 50 Hz, 1 Ph / 208-230 VAC at 60 Hz, 1 Ph Air required at installation 50 psi, 10 CFM Weight 1,748 lbs Certification, stated honestly No third-party safety listing is recorded for this model in our data, and we would rather say so than let the omission speak. There is a real difference between a manufacturer declaring its own product compliant with a standard and an independent body assessing it against one and issuing a certificate; insurers, fleet policies and some local authorities ask for the second by name. A feature list is not that document. If it applies to you, establish which scheme is required, then ask us in writing and we will pursue documentation for this model from the manufacturer. Shipping and delivery Freight only, to the lower 48 states. This item ships free, so there is nothing to add at checkout. Delivery is kerbside. Sort the unload out before the truck is booked: forklift on site, or collect from the freight terminal. A residential address attracts a residential fee. Warehouse pickup can be arranged for this brand — call us to set it up. Check the crate before you sign and put any damage on the bill of lading immediately. Warranty The warranty document governing this lift is linked on this page — read the term and its exclusions there rather than trusting a summary. Whatever it says, do not take apart a component you intend to claim on. Photograph it as it sits and contact us first. Product Features Each lift platform features four solid steel-scissor frame support bars, making it one of the strongest mid-rise lifts in its class. Dual master hydraulic cylinder combines with dual equalizing cylinders to provide a safe and level 6,000 pound lifting capacity. Solid-steel safety lock bars engage automatically during descent. Convenient stainless-steel pneumatic cylinders simultaneously release safety locks during descent with a simple push of a button. (NOTE: Requires min. 50 PSI, 10 CFM air source at time of installation.) A push-button safety lock release system is operated away from the lift and allows operators to safely deactivate the locks without the need to push or pull cumbersome release bars or lock release handles. Hinge point features Zerk grease fitting to allow lubrication at critical wear areas. Comes standard with four durable cushioned-rubber contact blocks, permitting fast vehicle setup. Three locking positions allow technicians to work at different working heights to increase productivity and minimize fatigue. Powder coat finish provides a long lasting durable finish. Pick Up and Delivery Our Pick Up locations for Bendpak/Dannmar/Ranger are located in Santa Paula, California & Theodore, Alabama.Call, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743
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