- "Lawnmower" Adapter for 2-Post Lifts
- Adjustable to fit a variety of sizes and brands (MAY NOT WORK WITH ALL LIFTS)
- Up to 5,000 lb. capacity (WILL VARY BY LIFT AND WHEEL BASE)
- Can be positioned along the length of the lift arms (LEVELING BLOCKS MAY BE REQUIRED)
The
Atlas® LMA is designed to work with most two post above ground lifts
with symmetric arms. There are many factors that will determine the SAFE
weight capacity of the Atlas® LMA on YOUR lift. Many above ground two
post lifts are OVERRATED. Your 9,000 LB or 10,000 LB two post may be (in
reality) only an 8,000 LB. two post lift. That REAL 8,000 LB capacity
translates into four lift arms that are capable of lifting (and safely
supporting) 2,000 LB. each. If you are lifting an 8,000 LB. vehicle on
an 8,000 LB. lift, then the weight of the vehicle needs to be evenly
distributed on each of the four lifting arms.
This same principle
is applied when using the Atlas® LMA as an accessory on your lift, YOU
MUST distribute the weight as evenly as possible. First, consider the
weight of the LMA (600 LB) and deduct that from the lifting capacity of
your lift. Your 8,000 LB. lift (with a properly positioned LMA) has a
new lifting capacity of 7400 LB. Second, the closer the LMA plate is
positioned to the vertical columns, the greater the lifting capacity of
the LMA. As the LMA adapter plates are moved farther apart (toward the
end of the arm), the lifting capacity of the LMA is reduced.
You
should DEDUCT 3,000 LB. capacity from your lift when the two LMA plates
are spaced farthest apart (90"). When the LMA plates are positioned near
the columns, then the weight capacity of the lift with the LMA
installed should be DECREASED by 2,000 LB. If you are using an 8,000 LB.
two post lift, and you have the wheelbase dimensions set at 32", then
the NEW lifting capacity of the lift would be 5,400 LB. If you position
the LMA plates so that the wheelbase is 90", then the NEW lifting
capacity would be 4,400 LB.
Balance is also important when using
the LMA. If you are lifting a mower (or other vehicle) that is extremely
heavy on one end, then you should position the LMA plate supporting the
"heavy" end close to the column and extend the opposite LMA plate
(supporting the "lighter" end) further out on the arm to accommodate the
necessary wheelbase.
The Atlas® LMA Specifications (VARY BY LIFT AND WHEELBASE):
- Capacity: Up to 5,000 lbs
- Adjusts in Width: 8' to 11'
- Wheel Base: 32" to 90"
- Wheel Well Width: 12"
- Thickness of Steel: 3/16"
- Shipping Weight: 600 lbs.
- Will fit lift arms up to 5 1/2" wide