FLEXIMOUNTS GL1 4x4 Garage Storage Lift
#3 in Storage liftsFull review
A low-cost 4x4 lift that lowers to the floor by crank or drill. It suits heavy bins you would rather not carry up a ladder.
Amazon $189.99$189.99
The FLEXIMOUNTS GL1 4x4 Garage Storage Lift is the better overhead garage storage rack overall, rated 3.1 to 2.8. The FLEXIMOUNTS GL1 4x4 Garage Storage Lift leads on value and features. The DURA-LIFT Elevate 4x8 Motorized Lift wins on shelf area and height range. The FLEXIMOUNTS GL1 4x4 Garage Storage Lift costs $1,710 less ($189.99 vs $1,899.99).
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DURA-LIFT Elevate 4x8 Motorized Lift
#6 in Storage liftsFull review
A premium motorized 4x8 lift with app control and a 12.5 ft drop, for tall garages. Cheaper lifts do the same job if you can do without the app.
Amazon $1,899.99$1,899.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the FLEXIMOUNTS GL1 4x4 Garage Storage Lift for value ($11.87 per sq ft ($189.99, 16 sq ft) vs $59.37 per sq ft ($1,899.99, 32 sq ft)) and features (crank or drill drive, safety lock vs motorized drive).
- Choose the DURA-LIFT Elevate 4x8 Motorized Lift for shelf area (32 sq ft of shelf vs 16 sq ft of shelf) and height range (lowers 150 in from the ceiling vs lowers 79 in from the ceiling).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every storage lifts overhead garage storage rack; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | FLEXIMOUNTS GL1 4x4 Garage Storage Lift | DURA-LIFT Elevate 4x8 Motorized Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 80 $11.87 per sq ft ($189.99, 16 sq ft) | 1 $59.37 per sq ft ($1,899.99, 32 sq ft) |
| Capacity 25% | 27 350 lb rated load | 27 350 lb rated load |
| Shelf area 15% | 33 16 sq ft of shelf | 100 32 sq ft of shelf |
| Height range 10% | 32 lowers 79 in from the ceiling | 100 lowers 150 in from the ceiling |
| Features 10% | 80 crank or drill drive, safety lock | 60 motorized drive |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| FLEXIMOUNTS GL1 4x4 Garage Storage Lift | DURA-LIFT Elevate 4x8 Motorized Lift | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and load | ||
| Type | Storage lift | Storage lift |
| Deck size | 48 x 48 in | 48 x 96 in |
| Deck area | 16 sq ft | 32 sq ft |
| Shelves | 1 | 1 |
| Total shelf area | 16 sq ft | 32 sq ft |
| Rated capacity | 350 lb | 350 lb |
| Mounting and height | ||
| Lowers from ceiling | 79 in | 150 in |
| Tallest ceiling | 10 ft | - |
| Build and features | ||
| Drive | Crank or drill | Motorized |
| Remote or app | - | Yes |
| Safety lock | Yes | - |