This thing is heavy! Don't plan on carrying it around. Luckily it has good wheels but forget trying to roll it on anything but a hard surface. I got it to lift a built out class B camper van - does it with no problem. Follow the included directions to bleed air out of the cylinder - its easy todo and wont work well if you don't. Looks very well made, sturdy and should last. If it doesn't at least you have great boat anchor.