Chinese lifts will only get better as they consistantly improve with each passing month. They can ship parts overseas for a few dollars...cheaper than we can send within our own countries....but just dont try sending anything back!
Buy a used Toyota? Make sure it's not one their "ghost" trucks, that has no service manual available anywhere, anyhow!
I've bought $1500 in service manuals and CD's from Toyota for one truck, all wrong. Even giving them serial # and model, taking pics, NO GO! Third Toyota used truck like this, try fixing it when you cant even order a simple part. You buy directly from Toyota and Most parts manuals don't even show actual parts on truck. You still have to call them.
I cant say how hard it is to service Chinese lifts, but i'm frustrated with the big Orange, and they are supposed to be the best.
The Chinese are definately good at shipping, fast and low cost. I've bought so many items with free shipping, that arrived within a week. Getiing parts from them should not be an issue.
They have that advantage. Make a deal with them, demo some trucks, get extended warranty. They may be willing to give deal....just dont go full hog, buy other proven trucks to be safe.