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Customer Feedback
Eagle Equipment features well-engineered, long-lasting car lifts, wheel balancers, tire changers, and other automotive related products built to the highest standards. When you order from Eagle, you can be assured of the most competitive prices, quality equipment, and unsurpassed service in the industry. We respond quickly to new demands and we always welcome any type of input from our product users.
At Eagle Equipment our business is based on fulfilling the needs of our customers. Our customers work hands-on in the world of automotive repair and they are some of the most creative and knowledgeable people in their fields. Everyday they experience new materials, processes, and challenges.
If you are in need of a special product or have any suggestions, please contact our sales or customer service staff. Eagle Equipment greatly appreciates your input and we look forward to exceeding your expectations.
Contact Eagle Equipment
800.336.2776
Guidelines for Receiving Freight
Eagle Equipment’s products are designed to be shipped via common carrier freight lines and we recommend that customers pick up their products at a freight terminal. Having a product shipped to a business address or freight terminal is also less expensive than shipping to a residential address because of carrier restrictions on residential delivery. Freight companies have terminals located throughout the USA and our sales team will help find the one closest to you. Eagle does everything possible to ensure the timely arrival of your automotive shop equipment. Customer service will call you after your order has shipped with an estimate as to when you should receive your equipment, but we cannot guarantee it will be delivered on this date. After a product leaves the warehouse, the delivery process becomes the responsibility of the freight carrier.
Once the product arrives at the freight terminal, the dispatcher will contact you to arrange a pick up time. Any and all products should be picked up within 48 hours of this notice. One of the benefits of receiving freight at a terminal is having their staff to load the product onto your trailer or truck. When freight is received at a business or residential address it is always the customer’s responsibility to unload the product from the back of the truck. Sometimes two people can unload the equipment by themselves. However, lift gates, forklifts, roll back trucks, or similar equipment will often be needed in order to complete this task. Lift gates can be used for unloading products such as tire equipment and motorcycle lifts. Larger equipment such as two post and four post car lifts require a forklift to offload from the truck. Lifts will also require a trailer to be transported to their final destination.
For convenience, we will allow customers to pick up their equipment from our warehouse within the following guidelines.
Customer Pick-Up Guide Lines
- All orders picked up will be subject to applicable North Carolina sales tax unless buyer has provided a NC Sales Tax Exemption Certificate.
- Customers are not allowed in the warehouse area without a salesperson. Customers may not assist or interfere with the loading of the equipment.
- Customer is responsible for any damages to the equipment and/or their vehicle resulting from the loading and transporting of the equipment.
- Vehicle weight restrictions will be strictly observed. Customers may be asked to provide weight restriction information on trailers.
- Eagle recommends side loading of lifts onto vehicles. When this is not possible, the equipment will be rear loaded. Eagle will make its best effort to center the load weight. However, customers will be responsible for any shifting or falling of equipment or off-centered load that results in damage.
- Equipment will only be loaded right side up.
- Customers are responsible for strapping down their equipment on the vehicle. No load will be allowed to leave the premises without being strapped down.
- Pick up vehicles must have sufficient width and length to insure that the equipment does not protrude illegally from the vehicle. Trucks with tailgates must be able to fully close the tailgate with the equipment inside.
- Lifts will not be loaded onto pick-up trucks.
- Equipment will not be loaded onto vehicles that appear to be unsafe or lack proper equipment. This will be determined at the sole discretion of the Eagle warehouse supervisor.
These requirements have been established to help insure the safety of you, your vehicle, and your equipment. If your vehicle does not meet the above requirements, we suggest that you let our logistics department obtain the best shipping quote possible for your equipment.
Please call Eagle Equipment at 1-800-336-2776 for more information on receiving freight.
Lift Selection for Load Capacity
The maximum load limit of a lift is one of the primary considerations in the buying process. Automotive lifts are available in several weight limit ratings from as low as 7,000 pounds up to 18,000 pounds.
When purchasing a non-ETL certified lift it is important to know that the weight limit of the lift is the maximum load based on the strength of the steel in the lift and the stress placed upon the lift. For this reason, Eagle recommends that the gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the vehicle being lifted be no more than 80 to 85% of the maximum lift load. This allows a safety factor for cargo, fuel, and any other weight impacting factors. The table below shows recommended maximum GVW for non-ETL certified lifts.
– 7,000 lb. lift 5,600 to 6,000 GVW
– 8,000 lb. lift 6,400 to 6,800 GVW
– 9,000 lb. lift 7,200 to 7,700 GVW
-10,000 lb. lift 8,000 to 8,500 GVW
-11,000 lb. lift 8,800 to 9,400 GVW
-12,000 lb. lift 9,600 to 10,300 GVW
-14,000 lb. lift 11,200 to 12,000 GVW
-15,000 lb. lift 12,000 to 12,800 GVW
-18,000 lb. lift 14,400 to 15,300 GVW
To earn an ETL certification, a lift must be capable of lifting a load above the weight limit of the lift. Therefore, an ETL certified 10,000 pound lift can safely lift a vehicle with a GVW of 10,000 pounds. The safety factor for cargo, fuel, etc. has been accounted for by the ETL testing process.
Determine the lift weight rating needed by evaluating the types of vehicles that will be lifted. GVW’s are available over the internet. One rule of thumb is to over estimate your needs to insure that the lift purchased will do the job.
Eagle Equipment-Spring Show Schedule
Eagle Equipment attends automotive shows because they offer us an opportunity to do business face to face with our customers instead of over the phone or through e-mail. Our team enjoys discussing car lifts, motorcycle lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers, and other automotive repair equipment. Eagle has been in the automotive equipment business for almost 40 years and would love to share our product expertise with you. Please be sure visit the Eagle Equipment booth to learn about our special show pricing.
Show Schedule:
April 8-11, 2010
Charlotte Auto Fair Fall Show
Lowe’s Motor Speedway – Charlotte, NC
www.charlotte-autofair.com
April 21-25, 2010
Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral
Carlisle Fairgrounds – Carlisle, PA
www.carsatcarlisle.com
Proper Lift Installation—Floor Requirements and Preparation
At Eagle Equipment, ensuring our customers’ safety is our primary concern. Your car lift was designed and built with safety in mind. However, safety relies on proper installation and training. Prepare for a successful installation by making sure your floor meets specific requirements. We would like to emphasize the following floor requirements for installing 2-Post and 4 post car lifts.
Site Selection
Before installing your car lift, check the following:
• Lift Location: Always use architect’s plans when available. Check layout dimension against floor plan requirements making sure adequate space is available. Your lift
requires a 220v, 30amp, single phase, grounded electrical source. There should be room enough to operate the lift in a safe manner and without restrictions.
• Overhead Area: The area where the lift will be located should be free of overhead obstructions such as heaters, building supports, electrical lines, doors, lights, etc.
• Floor Area: Visually inspect the site where the lift is to be installed and check for cracked or defective concrete.
Floor Requirements
• A level floor is suggested for proper installation and level lifting. Small differences in floor slopes may be compensated for by proper shimming. If a floor is of questionable slope, consider a survey of the site and/or the possibility of pouring a new level concrete slab.
• New concrete must be adequately cured for at least 30 days.
DO NOT install auto lift on any asphalt surface or any surface other than concrete.
DO NOT install auto lift on expansion seams or on cracked or defective concrete.
DO NOT install auto lift on a second/elevated floor without first consulting building architect.
DO NOT install auto lift outdoors unless special consideration has been made to protect the power unit from inclement weather conditions.
Concrete Specifications
All models MUST be installed on 3,000 PSI reinforced concrete only. Additional concrete requirements will vary by lift.
8,500 lbs – 10,000 lbs lifts: 4″ Minimum Thickness
11,000 lbs – 15,000 lbs lifts: 6″ Minimum Thickness
Specifications of concrete must be adhered to. Failure to do so could cause auto lift failure resulting in personal injury or death. All of our automobile lifts include a manual with floor and concrete specifications . Adhering to these specifications will ensure a safe and successful installation.
Please visit the Eagle Equipment site for more information and online product manuals.
Free Freight Misconception
The old saying, “There is no such thing as a free lunch”, supports the concept that you cannot get “something for nothing.” Many online businesses advertise “free freight” so consumers will believe they are getting a great deal. Merchants are actually just hiding shipping and freight charges by marking up the price of the product. Shipping and freight providers expect to be paid for their services which include palletizing, packing, loading, transporting, documentation, insurance, and unloading. These services can account for up to 50% of a product’s cost and it is you, the consumer, who pays for this whether it is added separately or included in the product price.
Eagle Equipment chooses to itemize these charges to be upfront with our customers. We will do everything we can to offer the best freight pricing without lowering our standards. Our shipping department makes every effort to ship your car lift or tire equipment in a manner that allows for easy offloading, which includes arranging a carrier and extending the discounts provided to us by our shipping partners. When possible, a flatbed is used to transport larger automotive repair equipment.
We also take pride in offering “great customer service” which includes accessibility, product knowledge, support, and innovation. So, when you are shopping for a car lift, wheel balancer, tire changer, or auto repair tools and equipment, make sure you do your research. Free freight may seem like a bargain at first, but in the end products with free freight may not provide the value anticipated by consumers.
Good Guys Car Show – Eagle Lift MS-8000
Eagle Equipment had a very successful showing at the Good Guys event in Charlotte, NC! Most of the vendor spaces were occupied making for a busy and fun car show.
Eagle displayed a MS-8000 and also offered show specials.
Many of our customers that had purchased car lifts from us at other shows stopped by to let us know how pleased they were with their equipment.
If you have some testimonials or comments on our products, please post them. We love to hear from you.
Motorcycle Lift or ATV Lift for 1,500 lbs
Eagle Equipment has introduced a new heavy duty Motorcycle/ATV Lift. This Motorcycle Lift has a 1500 lb lifting capacity, an air/hydraulic pump, comes standard with side extensions and vise, and has an extra large holding platform. This automotive lift can be used for motorcycles, ATVs, Jet Skis, Snowmobiles etc.
This motorcycle lift sells for $1129. Shop the ML-1500 motorcycle/atv lift.
Eagle Equipment at the Good Guys Car Show
Come by and visit Eagle Equipment at the 16th annual Good Guys Southeast National Car Show. The show will be held from Oct 30th through Nov 1st at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC.
Eagle Equipment will be in Booth #40 so come by for show specials. Ask for Andy!