Cheap engine hoist/cherry pickers?

[RatLabGuy]

I'm gonna need an engine oist. None of my buddies have one, all for the same reason - its one of those things you need very rarely and it takes up a lot of space unless you have a big garage.

I just found these cheap ass things on Fleabay - only $56 delivered...?

Heavy Duty Engine Hoist Leveler Cherry Picker Shop Crane Load Lift Tool 1500 Lbs | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Heavy Duty Engine Hoist Leveler Cherry Picker Shop Crane Load Lift Tool 1500 Lbs at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

I can't understand how that is even possible.

Whats the catch, are they super sketchy? Is this a game of roulette every time you use it?
For that kind of money I'd just use it then sell it for beer money and move on.

EDIT: OK so that link is only the leveler kit, which makes more sense.

But what about the $150 units? Are these all from teh same factory in china regardless?

 

[kaiser715]

(ONLY ENGINE LEVER HANDLE CRANE IS NOT INCLUDED )

One translation? Only engine leveler, crane not included

 

[RatLabGuy]

One translation? Only engine leveler, crane not included

Yeah I was just looking back and noticedt hat. Makes a lot more sense lol

 

[mbalbritton]

Check marketplace. Buy cheap and resell for same price.

 

[skyhighZJ]

For the exact reasons you said just snoop FBMP and give a dooder $100 to get it out of his garage. Get done with it and do the same.

 

[skyhighZJ]

Check marketplace. Buy cheap and resale for same price.

Beat me to it as I was typing.

 

[mbalbritton]

For the exact reasons you said just snoop FBMP and give a dooder $100 to get it out of his garage. Get done with it and do the same.

FB Marketplace, the new Lone-a-tool program!

 

[Shreddinlettuce]

Can’t beat harbor freight

 

[DirkaDirka875]

Can’t beat harbor freight

The nice thing about HF is that they fold up so its not as painful to store

 

[jeepinmatt]

The nice thing about HF is that they fold up so its not as painful to store

As long as it doesn't do it while you're using it

 

[CLRracer]

As long as it doesn't do it while you're using it

Is that the voice of experience talking?

Duane

 

[Monkeynono]

Is that the voice of experience talking?

Duane

I used the HF one and it held a SBC , sm465 and 205 combo. I didn't die

 

[ghost]

I have a HF one in my garage so another vote for that.

 

[DirkaDirka875]

I actually bent the boom on mine trying to pull the motor on my truck (LS) because i forgot a motor mount bolt. Bought a piece of 2.5" square toob and replaced it. She still good

 

[jeepinmatt]

Is that the voice of experience talking?

Duane

Haha, no, I have an old Ramco engine hoist that weighs like 500lbs and could lift a house if it would fit under it.