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Compare the American Made Backyard Buddy Automotive Lift to the Lower Quality Imported Lifts ::
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Backyard Buddy developed the first 4-post lift designed for the home hobbyist about 15 years ago. Our quality lift operates by using electric over hydraulic power so it has plenty of power to lift any automobile, standard pickup truck or sport utility vehicle. Backyard Buddy's compact size means it will fit in many garages where a lift will not, yet it's still a tough tool that operates just as well or better than some models costing twice as much. Furthermore, our products are American made and come with a standard 5 year warranty. You can be sure that when you purchase your lift from Backyard Buddy that you will be buying the best lift available and at the best value. Just compare the features and construction of our lift to the import car lifts on the market. We have illustrated the differences in construction and quality in the charts below.
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The Competition |
:: Mounting Foot and Leg Construction :: |
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- Made from lighter gauge metal formed to create channel creates weak points at the bends.
- Needs stamped holes in foot to add stability to lift by anchoring it to the floor.
- Anti-spread bolts needed at top to keep legs from opening when weight is added to the lift.
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- Made from rugged, structural 4X4 steel tubing.
- No need for reinforcement holes in mounting foot.
- No need for anti-spreading bolt on top as there is no chance of the legs spreading.
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The Competition |
:: Slider and Leg Construction :: |
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- Leg construction can lead to lift failure as legs can spread when weight of vehicle is applied.
- Plastic sliders on the inside of the legs wear over time as they rub on metal increasing the possibility of failure.
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- Closed steel leg surrounded by an exterior steel support jacket ensures positive contact and does not create an opportunity for legs to fail under the weight of your vehicle.
- No chance for leg to spread open.
- All steel construction, no plastic components provides a more durable performance and a stronger lift solution.
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The Competition |
:: Runway Construction ::
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- Made from soft tread plate which is bent to form the runway creating weak points at the bends.
- No under-runway reinforcement means more flexing of runway surface.
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Made from a superstructure of angle iron toped with tread plate.
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Welded flat stock ties sides together under the runway surface adding an additional level of support and integrity to the lift.
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Our independent test results show exactly how our construction methods improve the integrity and performance of our lift's runway system by limiting the amount of deflection as weight is applied.
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The Competition |
:: Hydraulic Connections ::
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- No quick disconnect.
- L shaped coupler with teflon tape means that hose can kink and cause a blow-out.
- No flow restrictor means that the lift will instantly slam to the ground in the event of a blow-out.
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- Quick connect means that hose will not kink and can swivel.
- Installed flow restrictor means that the lift will maintain position even in the event of a problem with the hose.
- We don't cut corners when it comes to your safety and the protection of you vehicle and property.
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The Competition |
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- Only a 3/4 inch contact surface for locking mechanism. Very unstable when you combine this with the loose construction which causes the lift to sway.
- Formed channel leg design creates pivot point on the legs for the lift platform to sway on. Try pushing their lift and you will see how much it moves.
- Stop points are made from welded tabs on the legs.
- 1/4 billet rod on locking system allows for bowing and more problems for you.
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- 10 positive locking positions are cut into the 4X4 structural steel tube legs, not welded on.
- No lateral movements (sway) with virtually no chance of falling.
- 3/8 steel rod ensures positive locking - no bowing.
- Steel locking insert goes into the leg cut out and the steel slider jacket rests on this to create a "fused" system for holding your lift in the exact position you intended.
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The Competition |
:: The Results :: |
BACKYARD BUDDY |
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Quality Construction |
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Safety |
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Ease of Use |
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Most Reliable |
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Quality Accessories and Options |
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Largest Manufacturer of Four Post Lifts |
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American Made |
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Over Fifteen Years Producing Quality Lifts |
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Unsafe, cheaply constructed and a waste of money (There is something they beat us on!) |
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BEST OVERALL VALUE |
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The Clear Winner is
BACKYARD BUDDY |
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