Pake PAKLT01Y 500 lb Lift Cart
#26 in ManualFull review
A 500 lb foot-pump hydraulic scissor lift cart at $189.99, for a shop that needs to raise loads without lifting them.
Amazon $189.99$189.99
The Pake PAKLT01Y 500 lb Lift Cart is the better scissor lift table overall, rated 2.2 to 2.1. The Pake PAKLT01Y 500 lb Lift Cart leads on value. The Southworth Dandy Lift L-250 550 lb wins on lift height. The Pake PAKLT01Y 500 lb Lift Cart costs $1,153.57 less ($189.99 vs $1,343.56).
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Southworth Dandy Lift L-250 550 lb
#28 in ManualFull review
A 550 lb foot-pump hydraulic scissor lift cart at $1,343.56, for a shop that needs to raise loads without lifting them.
Amazon $1,343.56$1,343.56
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Pake PAKLT01Y 500 lb Lift Cart for value ($38 per 100 lb ($189.99, 500 lb) vs $244.28 per 100 lb ($1,343.56, 550 lb)).
- Choose the Southworth Dandy Lift L-250 550 lb for lift height (31.9 in maximum platform height vs 28.5 in maximum platform height).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every manual scissor lift table; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Pake PAKLT01Y 500 lb Lift Cart | Southworth Dandy Lift L-250 550 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.2/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 32 $38 per 100 lb ($189.99, 500 lb) | 0 $244.28 per 100 lb ($1,343.56, 550 lb) |
| Capacity 20% | 11 500 lb rated capacity | 13 550 lb rated capacity |
| Lift height 20% | 2 28.5 in maximum platform height | 12 31.9 in maximum platform height |
| Features 25% | 35 wheel locks | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Pake PAKLT01Y 500 lb Lift Cart | Southworth Dandy Lift L-250 550 lb | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting | ||
| Rated capacity | 500 lb | 550 lb |
| Lift type | Foot pump | Foot pump |
| Scissor design | Single scissor | Single scissor |
| Platform size | 27.75 x 17.75 in | 19 x 31 in |
| Lowered height | 8.2 in | 9.6 in |
| Maximum height | 28.5 in | 31.9 in |
| Lift range | 20.2 in | 22.3 in |
| Features | ||
| Overload protection | No | - |
| Operator guard | No | - |
| Wheel locks | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 88 lb | 120 lb |