We had one of those Mohawk 10,000 lb hoists for the last 10 years where I worked, and we used it constantly. We wore other hoists out pretty fast, but not the Mohawk. I've been retired 10 years and it's still running for them. Congrats on your new shop!
I've had my system 1A for about 10 years now in my hobby shop. The only complaint I had with it was that I had to use several of the included base shims to shim between the base and concrete. Supposedly to get your columns perfectly plumb... My concrete was perfectly flat but both bases were warped from when they welded the base to the columns. Looking at your columns, it looks like Mohawk is now using a jig when welding the columns to the bases. Not a safety issue but on mine you can clearly see the base is 1/4" above the concrete resting on the shims at a couple bolt locations on each column. One of THE greatest advantages of the mohawk lifts over any other lift that use cables is that the hydraulic lines can be customized (by someone who is proficient in making hydraulic lines) to any height. If you have an extra high or low ceiling, the lines can be made to fit your shop perfectly, whereas a cable type lift you can only purchase is specific height configurations.
I'll never need to buy a Mohawk, but if I did, I would know what I would be doing after watching this this super duper informative instructional video. Lol, the shop is gonna turn out amazing when it's completely done.
Found out about you guys watching Matt like I'm sure a lot of others, just cool to see a quality operation with a lot of class. I wish I lived in Texas just so I could use your services. Nice job guys, the shop is looking sweet.
Good video, was helpful for my install of a used System 1 9000lb from the mid 90's. A few things have changed on the System 1A design since then, but the important stuff is all the same. It's amazing that there is really very little to go bad on these. The small cam follower bearings on the sides wear out eventually, and the fluid should be refreshed periodically. In 30 years of rough service mine has had a new motor put in, but the cylinders haven't needed anything (they are much larger than other brands).
Love the video, those lifts look like Monsters,. But I'm gonna be the guy that asks who's VW bus was that out though the window early on? Or was it just a customer?
Ugh! I just bought and installed a Chinese Lift. I love it, it works great but had I known about Mohawk (Made in USA) I definitely would have gone with them. Great video, thanks for posting and showcasing this company and this lift.
I'm watching this from almost exactly no where even close to USA but I would like to be one of the first random people from Australia to say I love your vids please step it up ladies and try for 2 vids a month. Jokes p.s your brothers beard needs you to comb it
Looks like the hardest part is paying for it..... I'm sure the boys got a hell of a deal on them.... As they should, they've been working their asses off to get where they are now. 👍👍
I was a Rotary guy, until I stumbled upon Mohawk. The selling point for me was the fact the locks engage at just 6 inches of lift. We all know that there are plenty of times you are servicing a vehicle and you need ground clearance, but still need it low enough to work under the hood. Most 2 post lifts don't engage the locks at those heights. Instead the cylinder is taking the brunt of the load on those applications. From there, the other features like chain drive, roller bearings, just made it the stand out.
@@RyTrapp0 if you were a tech that relies on a lift being reliable-features-abilities you would understand why I said what I did. Yeah any lift will do its job but if you rely on it for your income and ability to make your job easier and quicker you would understand that.
@@yaknowwhothis5102 There are shops working every day with chinese lifts. They're machines, they'll have problems - but these aren't the most unreliable things in the world.
@@yaknowwhothis5102I changed out to, 2 Mohawk LC-12 (12k lbs) haven't looked back since. Greatest investment I made. I had 3 Rotary lifts for several years, and while I didn't suffer any major problems, sourcing replacement parts when they do fail is a pain. That's mostly because Rotary uses authorized vendors, and if your vendor sucks, well you're stuck with what you're stuck with. Mohawk sells directly to the consumer, no middle man. After about 3 years seeing daily use on the Rotaries, the plastic blocks inside the carriers wore out. That would cause the lift to jolt on the way down. Vendor was a no show. I can't have that. Also, the locks and cables require constant adjustment, and it's time consuming to get them dialed just right. Mohawks there is nothing really to adjust, except the counter weight on the pull string. Everything else stays perfectly synchronized. All the maintenance it needs is fresh grease on the chains and the rollers. Mohawk recommends a fluid change once every 5 years. Ohh and the warranty! 25 years. Transferable to a new owner. I'll be long retired before that.
I’m no mechanic and it my be just how it looks in video but the hydraulic lines that go across from one side to the other look like they would hit a truck roof before you got it high enough to work under
most of our lifts are mohawks, one or two of them are probably from the 80's. Not sure exactly how old but I know they are older than 1992 and still working every day
I'm not saying you talk too much... I'm just saying, that instead of telling us what you are going to do, you could just do it, and talk to us while you are doing it. That would eliminate some repetition that leads other people to believe you talk too much. Love the channel, and the work you guys do. Keep it coming.
How critical do you think it is to time the safety locks between the 2 sides? I notice yours are not sync'ed; neither are mine. I've been told it's important, but I just can't see why. How do you do it, if you do care to have them perfectly in sync?
It’s pretty critical considering how the vehicle settles when you lower to locks. The big steel flat washers these guys used on the arm pins are actually the spacers meant to go under the rollers on top of the cylinders. When lowered to floor the chains should have no slack when cylinder is fully compressed. Not being rude but, it’s in the manual.
I agree. If Mohawk Lifts is not native Indian owned and operated, they should at the very least stop using the Indian headdress logo. Mohawk Lifts are located in the Mohawk Valley, so it could be argued that the Mohawk name isn't inappropriate.
Everybody wants lifts and forklifts and big shop but they underestimate the use of a shop crane, four post corner to corner of the shop enough to pick up Matt's trucks.
Nicely made video. Like the fact that Mohawk Lifts are made in USA in Amsterdam, NY. Like many comments here, I wonder about the use of the name and Indian logo -- whether that is appropriate in 2024. The factory is near the Mohawk valley and Mohawk river. Mohawk Lifts employs 75 people. I give it a pass as the company was named that many years ago. Because of its location I think the name Mohawk name is OK for non-Indians to use. But I question whether the Indian with headdress logo imagery is appropriate in the case where a company is not native Indian-owned / operated. Although a different issue, it is noteworthy that sports teams have been forced to stop using Indian imagery. No argument Mohawk Lifts are excellent.
😂 they used to be , rotary makes a far more reliable lift . Mohawks always have cyl leaks - lock issues-chain break system issues -carriage bearings issues -swing arm lock issues - etc . I work on em every day for a living.
Trumps speaches are getting a little unhinged for my liking. I really wish Nikki Haley had won the primary because im pretty sure she would have had no problem beating Biden. Trump is unliked by too many republicans to win. @@yotarocket
I buy the cheap lifts from china, have a couple of them, both 11000 pounds. Delivered to my shop with tax for $3800. Hard to beat. I use them daily and primarily work on F250 work trucks. They work great, no issues. Don’t see any need to spend more money . Just saying. Even Benpack is mostly made in china. Be ware
Sweet! Good on you guys for choosing "Made in America"
I wish more channels would highlight that
We had one of those Mohawk 10,000 lb hoists for the last 10 years where I worked, and we used it constantly. We wore other hoists out pretty fast, but not the Mohawk. I've been retired 10 years and it's still running for them. Congrats on your new shop!
Love these long videos and yall always have a great way of explaining everything!
Those lifts look great as does the new shop. Good to see a video from you guys again. Been wondering what you were up to.
Those lifts are super dope, congratulations guys, you deserve all the best. 👍👍
Take care and stay safe.
-Jonny5 🥁
I've had my system 1A for about 10 years now in my hobby shop. The only complaint I had with it was that I had to use several of the included base shims to shim between the base and concrete. Supposedly to get your columns perfectly plumb... My concrete was perfectly flat but both bases were warped from when they welded the base to the columns. Looking at your columns, it looks like Mohawk is now using a jig when welding the columns to the bases. Not a safety issue but on mine you can clearly see the base is 1/4" above the concrete resting on the shims at a couple bolt locations on each column. One of THE greatest advantages of the mohawk lifts over any other lift that use cables is that the hydraulic lines can be customized (by someone who is proficient in making hydraulic lines) to any height. If you have an extra high or low ceiling, the lines can be made to fit your shop perfectly, whereas a cable type lift you can only purchase is specific height configurations.
Great job on the video guys! Thanks for making it.
I'll never need to buy a Mohawk, but if I did, I would know what I would be doing after watching this this super duper informative instructional video. Lol, the shop is gonna turn out amazing when it's completely done.
Awesome piece of equipment!!! American made too! Love the video❤️
Found out about you guys watching Matt like I'm sure a lot of others, just cool to see a quality operation with a lot of class. I wish I lived in Texas just so I could use your services. Nice job guys, the shop is looking sweet.
Excellent advice and installation. Be safe stay healthy.
Lovin the build montages!!
Good video, details are everything
I enjoy watching you guys succeed, your hard work is paying off and the reward is a nice shop with nice equipment.
Man you guys are on another level with your depth of understanding and intelligence. Most people can't really fathom it.
Good video, was helpful for my install of a used System 1 9000lb from the mid 90's. A few things have changed on the System 1A design since then, but the important stuff is all the same. It's amazing that there is really very little to go bad on these. The small cam follower bearings on the sides wear out eventually, and the fluid should be refreshed periodically. In 30 years of rough service mine has had a new motor put in, but the cylinders haven't needed anything (they are much larger than other brands).
Loved the 3,4,5, reference!LOL
Yes they are the best lifts I have 6 of them in my shop there great and definitely the best
Nice work!! You have earned it!!
Keep up the great work 💪
U boys keep at it !!👍👍👍👍fan in Arizona
Gotta love the good stuff!
I love my System 1A. Its been 100% trouble free. My brother and I installed it, the hardest part was standing up the columns.
Hi guys love your new shop and your new lifts 👍🏻👍🏻🤟❤️
5:37; you got the paneling & window trim up. noice
was kinda bare without y'alls tools there at first. looks GREAT.
Badass lifts , very few shops out there spend the money for these , I believe the only fully USA built lift you can buy
"Worth" lifts out of Texas., since 1947, I believe is fully USA made also,,,
Bendpak is fully USA built.
I would never need a lift this bad ass but damn I really want one 🤣
Awesome work
Love the video, those lifts look like Monsters,. But I'm gonna be the guy that asks who's VW bus was that out though the window early on? Or was it just a customer?
Ugh! I just bought and installed a Chinese Lift. I love it, it works great but had I known about Mohawk (Made in USA) I definitely would have gone with them. Great video, thanks for posting and showcasing this company and this lift.
What is the sq. footage of your shop? It looks great and wishing you the BEST.
I am glad things are coming together for you guys.
If you can afford a Mohawk.... They ARE the best hands down! Very nice guys....
My is going outside under a camper carport on blacktop. So I have to pour 4' footings in the ground and use galvanized bolts the length of the hole.
my brother just gave me one of these lifts its much older so it don't have none of the fancy stuff, but it works and free so there in that.
I'm watching this from almost exactly no where even close to USA but I would like to be one of the first random people from Australia to say I love your vids please step it up ladies and try for 2 vids a month. Jokes p.s your brothers beard needs you to comb it
Just touch it and make girlie sounds
Please Make a video for the next lift.
What made you choose Mohawk over Bendpak (another USA company)?
Actually easier to install than i thought. Gonna look into these
Looks like the hardest part is paying for it.....
I'm sure the boys got a hell of a deal on them....
As they should, they've been working their asses off to get where they are now. 👍👍
Easy if you have a forklift.
Awesome
Do they have covers for the overhead lines? Looks like they could get munched by accident.
Wtf you boys doing uploading at 6:30am?!? You boys are crazy!
They are machines
Dang! I know those are nice lifts but are they worth twice the price of Bendpak? I have never had a problem from the bendpaks.
I was a Rotary guy, until I stumbled upon Mohawk. The selling point for me was the fact the locks engage at just 6 inches of lift. We all know that there are plenty of times you are servicing a vehicle and you need ground clearance, but still need it low enough to work under the hood. Most 2 post lifts don't engage the locks at those heights. Instead the cylinder is taking the brunt of the load on those applications.
From there, the other features like chain drive, roller bearings, just made it the stand out.
Rotary will outwork a Mohawk every time . With less issues .
@@yaknowwhothis5102 One lift "outworking" another is hilarious
@@RyTrapp0 if you were a tech that relies on a lift being reliable-features-abilities you would understand why I said what I did. Yeah any lift will do its job but if you rely on it for your income and ability to make your job easier and quicker you would understand that.
@@yaknowwhothis5102 There are shops working every day with chinese lifts. They're machines, they'll have problems - but these aren't the most unreliable things in the world.
@@yaknowwhothis5102I changed out to, 2 Mohawk LC-12 (12k lbs) haven't looked back since. Greatest investment I made. I had 3 Rotary lifts for several years, and while I didn't suffer any major problems, sourcing replacement parts when they do fail is a pain. That's mostly because Rotary uses authorized vendors, and if your vendor sucks, well you're stuck with what you're stuck with. Mohawk sells directly to the consumer, no middle man.
After about 3 years seeing daily use on the Rotaries, the plastic blocks inside the carriers wore out. That would cause the lift to jolt on the way down. Vendor was a no show. I can't have that. Also, the locks and cables require constant adjustment, and it's time consuming to get them dialed just right. Mohawks there is nothing really to adjust, except the counter weight on the pull string. Everything else stays perfectly synchronized. All the maintenance it needs is fresh grease on the chains and the rollers. Mohawk recommends a fluid change once every 5 years.
Ohh and the warranty! 25 years. Transferable to a new owner. I'll be long retired before that.
I’m no mechanic and it my be just how it looks in video but the hydraulic lines that go across from one side to the other look like they would hit a truck roof before you got it high enough to work under
You guys interested in doing a diesel conversion to a Ford excursion v10
Just looking at getting one of these, anyone have an idea what the MSRP is on the 10K lift in this video?
Whats the difference between this and the wildfire ones i like thise since you can move them around
HELL YAH BROTHER
That’s the lift I trust above any else
most of our lifts are mohawks, one or two of them are probably from the 80's. Not sure exactly how old but I know they are older than 1992 and still working every day
Nice work gentleman
Nice
Mohawk, come with me if you want to live.
Best lift out there, end of discussion.
Stephen was kind of freaking me out with that look at the end but otherwise shop is looking incredible.
Dude how is your back doing?
Things are really going up now! 🤣
First guy I've seen on video pour out of a 5gal can with the spout in the proper position to prevent splashing
Those things look like they could lift my house!
How much does it cost the web page doesn’t tell unless you do e- mail adress and bunch of other stuff, I just want to know price
I'm not saying you talk too much... I'm just saying, that instead of telling us what you are going to do, you could just do it, and talk to us while you are doing it. That would eliminate some repetition that leads other people to believe you talk too much.
Love the channel, and the work you guys do. Keep it coming.
@16:15 I thought that was snow!
Broncos country... let's ride!
How critical do you think it is to time the safety locks between the 2 sides? I notice yours are not sync'ed; neither are mine. I've been told it's important, but I just can't see why. How do you do it, if you do care to have them perfectly in sync?
It’s pretty critical considering how the vehicle settles when you lower to locks. The big steel flat washers these guys used on the arm pins are actually the spacers meant to go under the rollers on top of the cylinders. When lowered to floor the chains should have no slack when cylinder is fully compressed.
Not being rude but, it’s in the manual.
@@chrismoeller8545 My lift was bought used; no manual. Though I could probably find it online if I looked hard enough.
Easiest way for me to show you is to Google “Mohawk system 1A” & go to page 29 in manual.@@rydaddy2867
In this day and age I'm surprised people have not made this company chsnge it's name and logo
I agree. If Mohawk Lifts is not native Indian owned and operated, they should at the very least stop using the Indian headdress logo. Mohawk Lifts are located in the Mohawk Valley, so it could be argued that the Mohawk name isn't inappropriate.
Bro's wheres the merch at???
Exactly!
Everybody wants lifts and forklifts and big shop but they underestimate the use of a shop crane, four post corner to corner of the shop enough to pick up Matt's trucks.
3:54 is that a Tesla parked in front of the shop?
Kinda pissed they didn't lift something with it after all that lol
I always hate jacking up the car and sliding under to change the oil.
When would it be convenient for me to come by and use your lift. 😏😉
😎🤙
do not need a lift. I don't work on vehicles. I just watched a 27 minute commercial for a lift - and did not mind it.
Guys please look into getting a mic, it's really hard to hear you talking
we have 3 9000lbs at our shop their every bit of 30 yrs old
$300 for the tool holder, I'm gonna pass lol
Is it that bad?
That it is the Baddest?
I thought you would like to have a great lift...
😂
✋🏼🇦🇺👍🏼
TMI
Who found themselves turd hunting? Can't say I found any. 🤣
baddest like worst or most badass? xD
I wouldnt use those...the lifting arms dont look very strong
OK, now THAT is hilarious
Nicely made video. Like the fact that Mohawk Lifts are made in USA in Amsterdam, NY. Like many comments here, I wonder about the use of the name and Indian logo -- whether that is appropriate in 2024. The factory is near the Mohawk valley and Mohawk river. Mohawk Lifts employs 75 people. I give it a pass as the company was named that many years ago. Because of its location I think the name Mohawk name is OK for non-Indians to use. But I question whether the Indian with headdress logo imagery is appropriate in the case where a company is not native Indian-owned / operated. Although a different issue, it is noteworthy that sports teams have been forced to stop using Indian imagery. No argument Mohawk Lifts are excellent.
Who gives a shit
😂 they used to be , rotary makes a far more reliable lift . Mohawks always have cyl leaks - lock issues-chain break system issues -carriage bearings issues -swing arm lock issues - etc . I work on em every day for a living.
Man y’all got a new shop an y’all keeping trashy like your other one already.
First👍🏼
Success is great but God this video is kind of boring
Let's Go Brandon!
Second that
RUclips put this at the bottom of the comments 😂😂😂 it's got the most likes. Good job RUclips. Really fighting the good fight
And Trump 2024!!
Trumps speaches are getting a little unhinged for my liking. I really wish Nikki Haley had won the primary because im pretty sure she would have had no problem beating Biden. Trump is unliked by too many republicans to win. @@yotarocket
Mohawk is junk. Worst lift I ever owned as a small shop owner. Constant cylinder leaks and waiting 1 year on a back ordered divertor valve.
I buy the cheap lifts from china, have a couple of them, both 11000 pounds. Delivered to my shop with tax for $3800. Hard to beat. I use them daily and primarily work on F250 work trucks. They work great, no issues. Don’t see any need to spend more money . Just saying. Even Benpack is mostly made in china. Be ware
What’s the link?