As a senior I am looking for a motor that deploys &amp; retracts without a lot of arm strength required. How does this unit rate?
760699
This is a very good unit once down. It is very easy to get back up, but it is a pain in the butt to get down. You have to hold a leaver down then use your other hand to push it down. I have switched back to motorguide with the pull cord. Much much better deployment
265399
I don't think so. I used it with my hands for rehab after a shoulder replacement. I forced it to go around faster than the motor wanted it to and got more resistance out of it. That's not good for the motor but I didn't want to be a passive participant in the "exercise". I ended up buying a cheap non=electrical unit that has a thumb screw on top to increase the resistance. It also allowed me to go backwards. This Motorized cycle goes at a particular speed and you just hold on. It's funny that people comment that they don't get a very good work out with it. They are passive while the cycle moves their feet of hands around. Hope this helps
196376
I do not count its round per min, however it has the same speed whether you put load on it or not. It is a pretty strong motor. Its speed is around a normal robot you used to see on the YouTube videos. It's not too slow, but certainly not fast. I have not try to detach the wheel, since it looked like it is pretty well glued. But I think you can detach it by force!!!
694597
We did not have it long when my son rolled it over in the lawn and it broke the "A arm" in the front suspension. Tried JB weld a couple times. It is very fast but not sure if it is built heavy enough to take the impact.
2280478
it is an 11 amp motor. no hp rating is shown on the outside. hp is misleading as there is constant and peak hp. compare the amp pull to other machines. this unit's suction is adequate. with the floor attachment in place, it lifts an area rug off the floor. i use the brushes with the floor attachment to make area rug cleaning easy. all-in-all this a very good, but not perfect, machine. read my review for more info.
432868
Is there anyone here that has owned this for a while? I am really liking the good reviews and the price BUT I'd like to know if it can last at least a year. I'd also like to know if it's good for your arms. I have read a few people saying there is limited motion. I don't mind that at all but I'd just like to make sure it can at least help to tone the arms up.
2109240
It would be perfect for you, you might decrease the pull strength until you get used to it then crank it up. But even now as an adult I still have fun with it.
85927
The Axial glide mechanism has alot of advantages to it. You can't go wrong with it. If have access to one, try it out. Good luck!
1053373
I've pulled other ATV 4-wheelers out of some fairly crappy spots. It's only rated for 1500 pounds and I've tugged nearly 1000 pounds with mine. For an inexpensive winch they work good but they're not bullet proof.
709255
I am sorry , I don't know the answer to that . It is not very strong and it's very noisy . When starting the motor at times is quite a workout . I guess you get what you pay for :)
796471
Slow. Idk an actual speed. I bought an axial 27t motor for about $13 and it nearly. Doubled the speed. Still climbs fine
1719712
I have the large PC in mine too. The Ryobi isn't one of the listed router motors on the JessEm product page, but that's not to say it won't work. The mounting mechanism is very flexible for a variety of motor diameters. But to be sure you probably should send a note directly to JessEm with the model number you have just to confirm. Really better however might be to keep the router you have for hand work and get a new unit just for use in the lift. Once you set up a table and lift system you really won't be taking the router out very often if at all.
749704
I use a Samson SP01 which is pretty much the same. Works well. The arm has ample tension. Glad I got mine.
482011
Not really a light weight unit at all. Seems to be heavier than others I have used or looked at. I would advise a senior person to look for a lighter unit, since this one can require a good bit of effort to put into or get it out of, an automobile.,
1278576
I think you should get the "platinum" model, not the cheaper original one or your feet won't clear the base properly. That is your main worry, so order from reputable source. Parts missing is likely to be a rarity, the other problem of the feet is a certainty. The machine will work the biceps and upper back muscles used to pull arms downward and backward quite well. It won't work triceps.
482009
Not really a light weight unit at all.Seems to be heavier than others I have used or looked at.I would advise a senior person to look for a lighter unit, since this one can require a good bit of effort to put into or get it out of, an automobile.,
1221563
Good luck; not too fluid motion. Built like a tank though, and worth the shot. I'd give it a try. Buy one and hit it with some wd-40.