People who are in the car servicing industry know that doing car restoration work and repairs are difficult jobs that require a special set of tools to be done properly. When it comes to working on the car’s engine, you need to have an electric engine hoist.
There are many types of hoists out there: hydraulic, manual, and electric. In this article, we are going to let you in on the reasons why you need to have an electric engine hoist. Before we get to the good stuff, however, here is a bit of a caveat. the Electric engine hoists are ten times more expensive than manual and hydraulic hosts. And you could literally be set back by thousands of dollars just to have a machine whose only function is to take the machine out of the car’s body. Not only is it expensive, you also need to hoist it above the ground, unlike a hydraulic hoist which comes with its own stand.
But we like to say that just like anything else in life, with engine hoists you only get what you pay for. Paying thousands of dollars means that you don’t need to do any manual work just to get a car’s engine out. You just need to make sure that the parts that actually lift the engine are in the right place. Also, with electric hoists, you can do it via remote control. If you own a car repair shop, you already know how important an electric tool is. Not only does it conserve your energy, it also allows you to work faster.
Your hands are better off doing actual repairs rather than pumping the hydraulic hoist or manually lifting the engine with a manual hoist. How does an electric engine hoist work? It works pretty much like a manual chain hoist. However, instead of pulling the chain with your bare hands, an electric motor lift the engine. And that is the difference that makes the difference.
An electric engine hoist can lift more weight than any manual machine can – it can lift from 100 kg to two to three tons depending on the model that you use easily and fast. In other words, electric chain hoists are built for professionals who work on car engine day in and day out. It is best for large car service stations or establishments that specialize in engine work.
We said before that electric engine hoists cost thousands of dollars. There are actually cheaper hoist models, however, they have a lower lifting capacity. A model that costs from $200 to $500 is usually only able to lift only half a ton or 1,000 pounds of weight.
One other disadvantage that we see in electric engine lifts is that it only works if you have electricity. If the power goes out, you won’t be able to use it obviously. If you have many customers or if you live in an area that always has power outages, make sure to have a backup pump.