Hydraulic lift table - FedX did thier best - NOT!

[Yoda]

Well Rob made me do it Cate&Rob
Zoro had a good coupon and the big surprise was free shipping, so I ordered a dual scissor lift table. Raised Height- 62.4 in
https://www.zoro.com/eoslift-tad35-7...35/i/G7176618/ Price has gone up $50 and now there is a shipping surcharge

Anyway the package arrived today

FedX did a wonderful job.

I haven't fully unpacked yet, but when I contacted Zoro.com and they got back to me in an hour and will make it right, Refund, replacement, or another 15% off. It was cold and raining today when I unloaded it so will unpack tomorrow. I think everything is there - nothing bent that I can see so far. The cart had broken through the pallet base, so I need to check the casters carefully. The box is the cheep Chinese cardboard that you can rip apart easily.

Any thought on what to carefully look for?

Also I tried to refuse delivery, gut the FedX driver (young kid that had a hard time with English and my Spanish is lousy) said I had to take it - then take it up with thier customer service department. Must be new or the kid was wrong. I am not worried as Zoro has taken good care of me in the past.

Thanks Keith

[Cate&Rob]

Hi Keith,

These things are pretty tough. If nothing appears bent and the table goes up and down smoothly . . . you are probably OK. Good idea to also check that it rolls smoothly on its casters.

Rob

[Jlawles2]

Looks like they pulled it out of the box, used it, then put it back. They may have played forklift hockey with it also.

[Yoda]

Looks like they pulled it out of the box, used it, then put it back. They may have played forklift hockey with it also.

LOL I remember a video of guys racing fork lifts around a new empty warehouse until one ran his through one of the support columns.

I don't think it has been out of the box as the casters are buried into the pallet and all of the strapping still is intact from what I can tell. I also ripped the top cover of the box open to check inside. Ill know more tomorrow - supposed to be sunny.

Thanks
Keith

[MidwestCamper]

Looks damaged. Sad that folks are this careless.

Jim

[familytruckster4]

Well Rob made me do it Cate&Rob
Zoro had a good coupon and the big surprise was free shipping, so I ordered a dual scissor lift table. Raised Height- 62.4 in
https://www.zoro.com/eoslift-tad35-7...35/i/G7176618/ Price has gone up $50 and now there is a shipping surcharge

Anyway the package arrived today

FedX did a wonderful job.

I haven't fully unpacked yet, but when I contacted Zoro.com and they got back to me in an hour and will make it right, Refund, replacement, or another 15% off. It was cold and raining today when I unloaded it so will unpack tomorrow. I think everything is there - nothing bent that I can see so far. The cart had broken through the pallet base, so I need to check the casters carefully. The box is the cheep Chinese cardboard that you can rip apart easily.

Any thought on what to carefully look for?

Also I tried to refuse delivery, gut the FedX driver (young kid that had a hard time with English and my Spanish is lousy) said I had to take it - then take it up with thier customer service department. Must be new or the kid was wrong. I am not worried as Zoro has taken good care of me in the past.

Thanks Keith

I had a box of oil that Fedex tried to deliver last fall. The box was soaked and as soon as the driver stepped out of the truck I told him to turn around and put it back. He tried to say something similar about me having to take it and I quickly shut that down. They know that if they can dump it off on you then its your problem, if they take it back with them then it is theirs to resolve. I have been to that dance too many times.

[Scott'n'Wendy]

Looks like a neat little table. What are your plans for it? Like...what do you need to lift? All the hydraulic stuff I have lifts vehicles or presses out bearings and u-joints.

[Yoda]

Looks like a neat little table. What are your plans for it? Like...what do you need to lift? All the hydraulic stuff I have lifts vehicles or presses out bearings and u-joints.

Several things planed. Getting hitch into truck, lifting lawn mower for service, general work table that can be adjusted for height. When I put the shop in the garage it can lit cabinets up to install. It can be my tool candy for work on the trailer putting my tool box at a comfortable height without me having to bend over. It also lifts high enough it can be used as a side table for my table saw for holding up big sheets of plywood. I am planning ti use it when I rebuild my hay mower to hold parts. I was going to put a couple big super magnets under the top to capture the nuts and bolts I take out to change the knives. I am sure I can find other uses.

Keith

[MidwestCamper]

I had a box of oil that Fedex tried to deliver last fall. The box was soaked and as soon as the driver stepped out of the truck I told him to turn around and put it back. He tried to say something similar about me having to take it and I quickly shut that down. They know that if they can dump it off on you then its your problem, if they take it back with them then it is theirs to resolve. I have been to that dance too many times.

I did the same with a load of aluminum decking. Company called and said I need to accept it and file a claim. Told them to file a claim and send me undamaged product.

Jim

[Jlawles2]

I had FedEx or UPS drop off a box of oil while not at home. Called the supplier (Amsoil) explained to them what was going on. Customer Service rep was super nice and told me to supply some pictures. They replaced the products that were leaking and also told me that the shippers were not supposed to deliver leaking boxes. It was quite obvious the shipper knew something was wrong as they put the box in a plastic bag.

[Scott'n'Wendy]

I had FedEx or UPS drop off a box of oil while not at home. Called the supplier (Amsoil) explained to them what was going on. Customer Service rep was super nice and told me to supply some pictures. They replaced the products that were leaking and also told me that the shippers were not supposed to deliver leaking boxes. It was quite obvious the shipper knew something was wrong as they put the box in a plastic bag.

Almost identical thing happened to me. Amzoil stepped up and replaced with no issue.

[Yoda]

All is well.

Zoro gave me another 20% off. Their customer service is excellent. A trick I have learned is get on thier mail list as they are always sending out coupons - up to 25% on occasion. Normally 15% to 20%. Their normal pricing is OK too and sometimes free shipping. I initially used a 20% one.

I got it put together. I must say this is a beast and appears well built - even for china. Esolift is actually a German company if I read thier web site correctly. Assembly was straight forward. Only 3 things to attach - foot pump handle. Cart handle and release cable. the cable had a pre-bent area so you knew where to place it.

No damage to swivel locking casters. The release tab (center) that pushes on the brass cylinder relief button was slightly wedge at first due to sitting on the pallet.
Fixed casters good too.
Jack peddle and release cable attached

And it works. I am missing the instructions, but called Esolift.com and talked to a live person. Louis is sending them out tomorrow.


So now to put it to work. Its heavy, and bulky but handles well with the 5" casters.

Keith

[DarnDave]

Heavy and bulky, eh? I fit that description. Cept I have 6 inch casters.

[Yoda]

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LOL - If it works does size matter?

To me it works and a seller and the manufacture want customers happy.

The future will tell. Thanks Rob Cate&Rob You were correct on the build I can live with a few paint scratches.

Keith

[MidwestCamper]

Keith,

What is the lift table primarily used for?

Jim