For the first few years owning the farm, we didn't have a loader tractor - don't know how we did it. I think it's going to be the same for the new lift, once I get past the " just want to see it go up and down". So, how good or bad it is remains to be a test of time, but I'd have to say at this point that it works well, seems to be very well designed and manufactured, feels safe (is appropriately certified).....and beats the living ..... out of a creeper. I think I'll be recommending it to my friends, with confidence, that I'm not steering them wrong. My reputation means a lot to me!