FERO 4x8 Garage Storage Lift
#1 in Storage liftsFull review
A drill-driven 4x8 lift with a 500 lb rating, for a large load you want to lower to the floor.
Amazon $399.95$399.95
The FERO 4x8 Garage Storage Lift rates 3.7 among storage lifts overhead garage storage racks; the FLEXIMOUNTS 3x6 Overhead Garage Rack rates 3.4 among compact fixed racks ones. The FLEXIMOUNTS 3x6 Overhead Garage Rack costs $277.73 less ($122.22 vs $399.95).
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FLEXIMOUNTS 3x6 Overhead Garage Rack
A mid-size ceiling rack for a one-car garage or the space between door tracks. The 3x8 version costs little more and holds 750 lb.
Amazon $122.22$122.22
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (storage lifts and compact fixed racks), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | FERO 4x8 Garage Storage Lift | FLEXIMOUNTS 3x6 Overhead Garage Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $12.50 per sq ft ($399.95, 32 sq ft) | 49 $6.79 per sq ft ($122.22, 18 sq ft) |
| Capacity 25% | 55 500 lb rated load | 45 450 lb rated load |
| Shelf area 15% | 100 32 sq ft of shelf | 42 18 sq ft of shelf |
| Height range 10% | 50 lowering distance not published (neutral score used) | 62 22 to 40 in ceiling drop (18 in of adjustment) |
| Features 10% | 70 drill drive, safety lock | 50 deck included |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 10-year warranty |
Specifications
| FERO 4x8 Garage Storage Lift | FLEXIMOUNTS 3x6 Overhead Garage Rack | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and load | ||
| Type | Storage lift | Fixed rack |
| Deck size | 48 x 96 in | 36 x 72 in |
| Deck area | 32 sq ft | 18 sq ft |
| Shelves | 1 | 1 |
| Total shelf area | 32 sq ft | 18 sq ft |
| Rated capacity | 500 lb | 450 lb |
| Storage volume (maker figure) | - | 60 cu ft |
| Mounting and height | ||
| Ceiling drop | - | 22-40 in |
| Joist spacing | - | Up to 24 in, or 36 in centers |
| Build and features | ||
| Deck | - | Wire grid |
| Drive | Drill | - |
| Safety lock | Yes | - |
| Warranty | - | 10 years |