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Re: Design Pro's and Con's

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Originally Posted by KoulFireChick View Post

Scissor Lift
Pros
-lightweight
-reliable
-top incline
-simple concept

Con
-high CG
-complex design
-flimsy
-heavy (depends on materials)
How does this work?
For the most part, you are just listing properties of the lifts mechanisms. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is your overall strategy that should determine which you should use. That being said, scissor lifts tend to be very flimsy...
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