I have a Pit Bull Floor jack and turntable setup..... When I need a table lift, I have a front wheel chock I bolt to a runner on my four post automotive lift.

 

Nice paint scheme


As for the OP's question. jack/lift table....two different tools. I use the jack for washing in the driveway and the table for wrenching and detailing. If you don't do most of your own wrenching, go for a jack. Way more cost effective and easier to store.

Some will swear by the HF table lift, I had the higher end HF table lift that's no longer available. For $300 the table they offer is nice for the money. They have a new grey jack(craftsman copy) for $59 that is nicer that the "yellow jack". That being said after biting the bullet and purchasing a good table I'd never go back. Kinda like saying a 650 metric V twin is just fine...then riding a new Ultra...once you've been there it's hard to go back.


Here's my little setup.







and a link to the thread on lifts...LIFTS

 

Thanks, you too!

 

I was wondering about that roller plate, but I thought the same thing, just jack it up. Cant wait to get it and put the bike on it.

 

I have both a lift and a table. They are used for different reasons to their respective advantage. After my divorce I purchased a HF table instead of a Handy as my garage was smaller and I wanted to store the table out of the way when not in use.

Here is how I store my HF table.


Being used.

 

I have both. Picked up a Handy B.O.B. 1500 w/side & front extensions, used but like new for a $1000.00. I also have done a lot of work off my red Sears jack....mostly used for just washing and storage now. Hey, I got law mowers and 4 wheelers and other projects that I use the lift for......very "Handy"!! That said, I'd look real hard at that Pit Bull w/rotating platform & the air option. The extra work height and rotating option wins out big time over the J & S for me. (And if money is an option, buy the cheap jack. They work just fine.)

 

Ive got both. I pretty much only use my jack anymore. The table is okay and it does have its uses, but in all honesty for the money, and how much room it takes up, there arent any huge benefits that stand out for me regarding the table, except it goes up higher and changing fluids is easier on a table, but I do that on the ground anyway if its just an oil change. On a table, the biggest problem for me is I cant take the wheels off without jacking the bike up ON the table, so youre gonna need a jack anyway at some point to use with the table, I just think the jack allows you to do more stuff, its cheaper, and it takes up less room, plain and simple. If I had the money and the room I would get both, if I had only 1 choice, it would be the jack no question.

 

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I wouldn't have gotten it as I'm cheap. Got it as a birthday gift from my gf. Tried it with the foot pedal first. It worked. Then I tried the airlift. It is the only way to go. Knowing what I know now it is well worth the extra money.