Is the Atlas APEX 12 worth the savings?

Its' time to purchase a new lift for my shop. In this video I go through some of the things to consider when purchasing a lift, what I wanted in a new lift, and how to save big money on your new lift.

Atlas® Apex 12 Specifications:
Capacity 12,000 lb.
Overall Height Low Setting: 165" (13' 9"); High Setting: 177" (14' 9")
Height To Shut Off Bar Low Setting: 158 1/3" (13' 2 1/3"); High Setting: 170 1/3" (14' 2 1/3")
Floor Width 150 1/2" (12' 6 1/2")
Overall Width (with motor) 155 3/4" (12' 11 3/4")
Outside Column to Outside Column 139 1/4" (11' 7 1/4")
Clearance Between Columns 122 2/3" (10' 2 2/3")
Drive Thru 109 2/3" (9' 1 2/3")
Maximum Lift Height with Truck Adapters 86" (7'™ 2")
Maximum Lift Height without Truck Adapters 73 5/8" (6'™ 1 5/8")
Minimum Lowered Height 6"
Column Dimensions 7 3/4" x 14 1/4"
Column Base Dimensions 17" x 20 1/2"
Arm Length 38 1/2" x 58"
Thickness of Steel 6mm
Adapter Heights 8 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Motor/Electrical Requirement 220 Volt, Single (1) Phase;
A 30 amp Breaker Is Recommended
Shipping Weight 2,100 lb.

[TheGuruStud]

It's now $5, 500 without adapters. Thanks Federal Reserve and politicians!

[JLH]

I usually buy the best I can buy just to make sure I get what I paid for, but it seems Mohawk gatekeeps their lifts. You can't even see the costs of their lifts on their sites and you have to fill out a questionnaire just to get them to send you info, most of which are asking you about your business, which I do not own. I simply want a good lift for my garage that will do anything I want it to do and last. But all hoops you have to jump through with Mohawk throws up huge red flags that tells me they are extremely overpriced and they don't want to run off customers before the sales team can get at you.

[kevinsproule]

Good video I have 10000 lbs certified Atlas lift in my shop I installed over weekend absolutely no complaints

[tholde]

Maybe it's the camera angle, but @ 4:30 it looks like the right rear arm deflects about an inch when you lift the truck.

[kdsimms]

the price almost 4 years later has doubled. 8k now. WOW

[FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Hey Chad it’s Brian! You worked with my wife April at Autozone. I didn’t know you had a YouTube channel so I just subbed. I use the same lift everyday at work and have zero problems out of it. We have had it for close to five years. Take care!

[antoniomartinez]

Sir I got one of those and love it!!! Very good brand.

[ibldrc]

It's sad to see that price has doubled in just 3 years

[tedhargiss]

...And, I'm in the market for a two-post for the garage I plan on building. Atlas is one I'm considering. Thanks for the video.

[squeaky]

Best review! Completely making me re think my purchase.
Thank you!

[TheZ]

Looks like Greg's showrooms are permanently closed, according to the website. That is too bad, would have loved to check one out.
Great vid, thanks!

[danieljones]

Anyone that plans to install their Atlas lift themselves beware! My 10-K ALI Certified Atlas lift had some major issues with the carriages being out of alignment and the equalization cables being too long. The hydraulic cylinders were full of rust causing the dump valve to continuously clog. I can only speak of mine personally but anyone doing your own install check the alignment and slop in the carriages before you hook everything up because if that isn't right your safety locks will not engage or one side will engage causing the vehicle on the lift to go sideways.
If I had to it over again I would have definitely spent a little more money and went with a different brand.

[r.b.dickson]

Looks like a good lift.. Should handle just about anything ya throw on it.. Liked the way you could back the trailer in and off load.. Looks great.. ..Almost had a oh no moment at 4:45 and saw daylight between the frame and lift..but all is good..

[unorthodoxridez]

Great review but was that front passenger side lift arm touching when you raised that Chevy truck?

[JustHelpMeOuT]

Have you considered a Whip Lift, made in usa. Around 4000$ rated at 11000 pounds. Also they have a lower minimum pad height which is more polyvalent for cars. I am currently shopping for one and im not sure which one to get.

[HemiAuto]

I have that exact same lifts in my shop. the hydraulic cylinders have leaks since day one the hydraulic pump was weak within a year. it is about 6 years old now and it is completely wore out we do use it on a average four times a day we are now buying a new mohawk. for somebody that does not use very much probably be a good lifts. for a business I would not recommend it

[chaffymaple]

How thick of concrete do you have? did you just lag bolt it in

[MikeSmith-nuwt]

I bought the atlas bp12000x from atlas last year, it was garbage, i have a 9000 nemicson in my northern home shop thats 20 years old still working great, im throwing this brand new bp12000x in the junk, its been more trouble than its worth, reservoir cracked they must have dealt with everyone cause they couldnt even get me a replacement reservoir...im very upset with atlas, garbage company ..

[FloridaTwoWheelAdventures]

I assume the lift is still working great? It’s only been a few months since this was posted but have you had any problems? I’m fairly certain I’m going to get the Apex 10 for my home garage and was curious about yours. Thanks!

[classgarage]

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