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Assembly
Customers generally have positive opinions about the assembly process of the Switzer Quality Folding Engine Crane 2 Tonne Hoist Lift, with some expressing ease and satisfaction in putting it together. However, a few customers encountered difficulties with the instructions and packaging. Despite this, most were able to assemble the product successfully and appreciate its logical design and value for money.
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Weight Capacity
Customers have mixed opinions about the weight capacity of the Switzer Quality Folding Engine Crane 2 Tonne Hoist Lift, but generally positive. While most customers were pleased with its ability to lift heavy loads and praised its sturdiness and strength, some reported issues with leaking or the crane going down when under maximum weight.
Highlights
Quality
I was impressed with the build quality.
The crane is very strong, i used it to lift a metal lathe onto it's bench, all went without a problem.
Info states 6 swivel castors not on mine 4 swivel and 2 smaller fixed which are off the ground during use but when folded up co... Read More
The build instructions are hopeless, think mine was for a different model but i got there in the end so don't trust them.
Price
Overall it seems fine for the price and occasional use.
Worked out much cheaper than hiring one!
Packaging/appearance
Paint finish i'd good, assembly is straight forward, arrived on time packaging was all intact, and it does what it says on the tin.
Like others have said dreadful instructions, boxes arrived looking like they had gone 10 rounds with a gorilla.
Arrived in two separate deliveries which caught me out and the boxes looked like they'd gone ten rounds with mike tyson with al... Read More
The delivery wass very fast, but unfortunately the packaging wasn't up to the job and the ram cyclinder departed from the box b... Read More
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good, quality and decent. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 78 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 27 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Like others have said dreadful instructions boxes arrived looking like they had gone 10 rounds with a gorilla
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But once together it works well and folds easily
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The ram appears to be decent quality too but i guess time will tell how durable its seals and valves are
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Things that could be better are the casters a bit stiff to turn under load but my concrete floor isnt that smooth so that wouldnt help
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Info states 6 swivel castors not on mine 4 swivel and 2 smaller fixed which are off the ground during use but when folded up come in to play thing is they are splayed out causing drag should have been swivelling
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
With the castors under the box section at the front its 200mm up which just worked out for me but i had to remove a lathe panel i expect this wouldt be a problem if you bought it to lift an engine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The build instructions are hopeless think mine was for a different model but i got there in the end so dont trust them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The finish isgood the box seems a little thin in some areas i wouldnt like to overload it