I checked out many lift before I made a purchase a couple of years ago.I knew someone that purchased the Harbor Frieght lift and it did not seem to be as sturdy looking and the picture's showed. It was rated for 1000lb and the metal deck to me needed some extra angled brackets under it for strength.I saved up and bought this lift and love it.http://http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Motorcycle-Lifts-s/2.htm They have updated it and you can now have the back end come complety off for rear tire removal and final drive inspection.