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Scissor lift buying guide

Scissor car lifts: what to check before you buy

Compare full-rise, mid-rise and mobile or portable scissor lifts for compact workshops, tyre work and home garages. Installation style and working height matter as much as headline capacity.

Specification first

Five checks that narrow the choice

Use these as a screening list before comparing brands or supplier prices.

Full-rise, mid-rise or mobile working format

Surface-mounted, recessed or portable installation

Platform length and lifting-point coverage

Rated capacity and vehicle compatibility

Floor, civil works and power requirements

GarageReady database

Verified scissor car lifts

6 current product records match this category. Unknown specifications remain marked as unconfirmed rather than inferred.

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mid-rise scissorHome suitable

E4G MR10TD

Portable 3-tonne mid-rise scissor lift with moving kit.

Capacity3,000kg
Max lift height1000mm
Overall width2020mm
PowerSingle phase; requires 16A commando plug with C or D breaker
From£1,850 + VAT
full-rise scissorHome suitable

E4G CX36TC

3.6-tonne ultra-thin above-ground full-rise scissor lift with 110mm ground clearance and a space-saving surface-mounted design.

Capacity3,600kg
Max lift heightNot confirmed
Overall widthNot confirmed
PowerNot confirmed
From£3,095 + VAT
full-rise scissorHome suitable

E4G S300

Low-profile above-ground full-rise scissor lift positioned for commercial and personal garages and compact workshop bays.

CapacityNot confirmed
Max lift heightNot confirmed
Overall widthNot confirmed
PowerNot confirmed
From£3,795 + VAT
full-rise scissor

E4G CX40T

4-tonne below-ground full-rise scissor lift designed as a compact heavy-duty professional lifting solution.

Capacity4,000kg
Max lift heightNot confirmed
Overall widthNot confirmed
PowerNot confirmed
From£2,595 + VAT
full-rise scissor

E4G S400F

4-tonne in-ground full-rise scissor lift designed for heavier and longer vehicles while keeping the workshop floor relatively unobstructed.

Capacity4,000kg
Max lift heightNot confirmed
Overall widthNot confirmed
PowerNot confirmed
From£3,595 + VAT
mid-rise scissor

Crypton CML3000

3-tonne mid-rise scissor lift with extendable platforms and portable control unit.

Capacity3,000kg
Max lift height990mm
Overall width1900mm
PowerNot confirmed
Current priceNot published

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