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Olympic YZ-R-45 Auto Body Rotisserie vs Olympic R-30 Auto Body Rotisserie

Both are Olympic steel rotisseries with 360-degree pivot bearings, two 18,000 lb hydraulic rams and the same 18 ft 6 in maximum vehicle length, so the real split is capacity and warranty. The Gold Series YZ-R-45 carries 4,500 lbs, adds stabilizer arms and backs it with a 10-year warranty; the Silver Series R-30 carries 3,000 lbs with a 5-year warranty. Buy the YZ-R-45 for full-size trucks, heavy unibody shells and daily commercial use; the R-30 is enough for most classic car and muscle car restorations.

  • Choose the Olympic Gold Series YZ-R-45 if you lift heavy shells, full-size trucks or do commercial volume and want the extra 1,500 lbs of capacity, stabilizer arms and the 10-year warranty.
  • Choose the Olympic Silver Series R-30 if you restore classic cars and lighter bodies and want the same lift height and rotation with a smaller footprint and a lower entry point.

Prices

  • Olympic YZ-R-45 Auto Body Rotisserie: $1,930.00 at OLYMPIC EQUIPMENT (last seen Nov 8)
  • Olympic R-30 Auto Body Rotisserie: $1,822.00 at OLYMPIC EQUIPMENT (last seen Nov 10)
  • Difference: the Olympic R-30 Auto Body Rotisserie is $108.00 cheaper than the Olympic YZ-R-45 Auto Body Rotisserie at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)
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Olympic YZ-R-45 Olympic Gold Series HDXL Auto Body Rotisserie

Olympic YZ-R-45 Auto Body Rotisserie

Olympic YZ-R-45 Olympic Gold Series HDXL Auto Body Rotisserie

$1,930.00at OLYMPIC EQUIPMENTChecked Nov 8
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Pros
  • 4,500 lb capacity handles full-size trucks and heavy shells
  • 10-year warranty is the longest in its class
  • Stabilizer arms included for safer rotation
  • Same 18,000 lb rams and 49 in lift height as the smaller unit
  • Commercial-grade steel with powder coated finish
Cons
  • Heavier and bulkier to move around a small shop
  • Overkill for light classic car bodies
  • Gearbox rotation is an optional extra, not standard
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Olympic R-30 Silver Series Auto Body Rotisserie

Olympic R-30 Auto Body Rotisserie

Olympic R-30 Silver Series Auto Body Rotisserie

$1,822.00at OLYMPIC EQUIPMENTChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • 3,000 lbs covers most classic and muscle car restorations
  • Same 18 ft 6 in length range and 49 in lift height as the Gold Series
  • Smaller, lighter ends are easier to reposition
  • Mounting adapters and 18,000 lb rams included
  • Lower entry point for a home or small shop
Cons
  • 1,500 lbs less capacity per end than the Gold Series
  • 5-year warranty instead of 10
  • No stabilizer arms listed in the box

What separates them

Olympic YZ-R-45 Auto Body RotisserieOlympic R-30 Auto Body Rotisserie
Load capacity4,500 lbs total, 2,250 lbs per end3,000 lbs total, 1,500 lbs per end
Warranty10-year Olympic warranty5-year Olympic warranty
Stabilizer armsIncluded in the boxNot listed in the box contents
Hydraulic ramsTwo 18,000 lb ramsTwo 18,000 lb rams
Rotation and lift range360 degrees on pivot bearings; 21 in to 49 in lift360 degrees on pivot bearings; 22 in to 49 in lift
Vehicle length range10 ft 5 in to 18 ft 6 in overall; 8 ft to 16 ft between arms10 ft 5 in to 18 ft 6 in overall; 8 ft to 16 ft between arms
Footprint61 in high, 61 in wide per end62 in high, 61 in wide, 35 in long per end; 86.6 in overall width
Gearbox rotationOptional manual gearbox transmissionOptional manual transmission

Price history

  • Olympic YZ-R-45 Auto Body Rotisserie: lowest $1,930.00 on Oct 30 at Olympic Equipment.

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Olympic YZ-R-45 Auto Body Rotisserie

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    $1,930.00Checked Nov 8
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    $1,930.00Checked Oct 30
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Olympic R-30 Auto Body Rotisserie

  • OLYMPIC EQUIPMENTNew

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    $1,822.00Checked Nov 10
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Specs compared

SpecOlympic YZ-R-45 Auto Body RotisserieOlympic R-30 Auto Body Rotisserie
Width61 in wide86.6″
Capacity per end2,250 Lbs.1500 Lbs.
Rotation360 degrees360 degrees on pivot bearings
Hydraulic ram pressure18,000 lbs18,000 lbs.
Maximum lift height49″49″
Minimum height21″22″
Maximum length223″ (18′ 6″)223″ (18′ 6″)
Minimum length125″ (10’5″)125″ (10’5″)
For Commercial UseYes—
Height61 in high—
Load capacity4,500 lbs—
Maximum length between support arms193″ (16′—
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SpecOlympic YZ-R-45 Auto Body RotisserieOlympic R-30 Auto Body Rotisserie
Minimum length between support arms96″ (8′—
Maximum opening width18.6″—
Weight capacity—3,000 Lbs.
Max length between arms—193″ (16′)
Min length between arms—96″ (8′)
End dimensions—62” high 61” wide and 35” long

Questions and answers

Which rotisserie is better for a full-size truck or heavy unibody?
The Gold Series YZ-R-45. Its 4,500 lb capacity and 2,250 lbs per end give margin the R-30's 3,000 lbs does not, and the stabilizer arms help with long, heavy shells.
Is the Gold Series worth stepping up to over the R-30?
If you work on trucks, heavy shells or do commercial volume, yes: more capacity, stabilizer arms and double the warranty. For classic cars under 3,000 lbs, the R-30 does the same job with the same rams and lift height.
Do both fit the same vehicle lengths?
Yes. Both take 10 ft 5 in to 18 ft 6 in overall and 8 ft to 16 ft between the support arms, so length is not the deciding factor.
Which lasts longer?
The Gold Series carries a 10-year warranty against the R-30's 5-year, which reflects the heavier build. Both use the same 18,000 lb hydraulic rams and pivot bearings.
Can I rotate the car by hand on either one?
Yes, both rotate 360 degrees on pivot bearings. A manually operated gearbox transmission is optional on both and makes rotation safer and easier to control.
Which is easier to fit in a small shop?
The R-30. Its ends are 62 in high, 61 in wide and 35 in long, and it is lighter to move. The Gold Series ends are 61 in by 61 in and built heavier.

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