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 Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack rates 2.7 among compact fixed racks ones. The Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack costs $229.96 less ($169.99 vs $399.95).
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Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack
A 4x4 Gladiator rack rated for 500 lb with built-in decking. It suits a Gladiator wall system, but it is expensive for 16 sq ft.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
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 | Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $12.50 per sq ft ($399.95, 32 sq ft) | 21 $10.62 per sq ft ($169.99, 16 sq ft) |
| Capacity 25% | 55 500 lb rated load | 55 500 lb rated load |
| Shelf area 15% | 100 32 sq ft of shelf | 33 16 sq ft of shelf |
| Height range 10% | 50 lowering distance not published (neutral score used) | 38 23 to 37 in ceiling drop (14 in of adjustment) |
| Features 10% | 70 drill drive, safety lock | 50 deck included |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| FERO 4x8 Garage Storage Lift | Gladiator GearLoft 4x4 Overhead Rack | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and load | ||
| Type | Storage lift | Fixed rack |
| Deck size | 48 x 96 in | 48 x 48 in |
| Deck area | 32 sq ft | 16 sq ft |
| Shelves | 1 | 1 |
| Total shelf area | 32 sq ft | 16 sq ft |
| Rated capacity | 500 lb | 500 lb |
| Storage volume (maker figure) | - | 50 cu ft |
| Mounting and height | ||
| Ceiling drop | - | 23-37 in |
| Build and features | ||
| Deck | - | Built-in deck |
| Drive | Drill | - |
| Safety lock | Yes | - |