Well, not really, but it runs most of the time.
I look after a pair of Yale GLC050VX's with Mazda 2.2 motors that have been in service exactly one year now. One has 6500 hours and the other has 6000. So far, I am impressed with the way they are holding up.
Here's the repair history. Right off the bat they had a miss fire problem that was caused by coils not being insulated well enough. That was fixed under warrantee by using silicone sealer where they are mounted. But one of them blew up the LP regulator when it backfired. Since then everything seems fine.
After about 6 months the electric LP lock off valves failed on both of them. Then, just last month, the transmission pumps both developed bad leaks. It was not too bad a job fixing because the pump is on the outside of the transmission, under the truck.
Other than that, just routine maintenance. A few things I noticed was some of the hoses to the mast needed tightening and the clamps that hold them in place were loose. The lift lever mount shafts also came loose. I have to add coolant to the tank on a regular basis, like every 2-3 weeks. Not sure what's up with that. Another thing that happen was that both the batteries blew up. I think that had to do with the battery just failing and shorting out causing the hydrogen gas to ignite. The gas shocks that hold the seat up also needed replacement. Other than that, fluids and filters, a set of tires, and new seat belts.
Not bad, eh?
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MRFIXIT,
As you say they must never stop with all those hours in a year. We have the same lift but not the same problems. One thing to keep on eye on is the filters in the fuel system. With the tight emission tolerances the lift will run lean once the filters clog and start giving you codes. There are two or three filters in the system depending on the model. Another good thing with the new Yale lifts, they have designed them all to use the same parts from a 3000 to 7000 lb lifts to keep the parts pricing down as much as possible. Good Luck.
Yales are good trucks - like all they have issues but w/your TLC they can go the 10-12K w/o much problem.
My only concern is the coolant lose issue - as you know well it doesn't just evaporate & if ain't on the ground then it is a good chance to find its way into the combustion chamber via head crack or or blown head gasket. The Mazda does have an aluminum alloy head that are prone to blow gaskets from time to time & crack head - especially after or during summer time.
If this is a new service customer Congrats (as long as they pay promptly)
I think it is too early to say if these are good or bad machines. Every machine on the market should do 6 to 7 thousand hours, post again when the have 15 to 20 thousand hours on the clock and see how they are then.
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