Is the Redline RELD-ROT worth it for a home restoration?

If you are doing a full body-off restoration and have the floor space, the 3,000 lb capacity and hydraulic lift save a lot of lifting and cranking. For a single small project, renting or borrowing a rotisserie may cost less.

Does it come with the unibody and leaf spring adapters?

No. The box includes four stabilizer legs and four locking casters. The mounting plate, leaf spring, unibody and valance adapters come in the optional adapter kit.

How much space does it need?

The frame adjusts from 128 to 262 inches long, so at full extension you need well over 20 feet of clear floor. Height runs from 21 to 49 inches, and the unit itself weighs about 500 lbs.

Can one person assemble and move it?

Assembly takes about an hour, but the frame is heavy, so a second person or a hoist helps. Once built, the locking casters let you roll it around a flat shop floor.

What warranty does Redline give?

Redline covers the rotisserie with a 1-year parts warranty. Hydraulic cylinders and hoses are the parts most likely to need attention over time.

When is the price lowest?

Watch for blemish-special and clearance listings, which sell below the standard price. Check the price history on this page before buying to see whether the current price is near its low.

What do buyers say about the Redline RELD-ROT Rotisserie?

Buyers like: Fast shipping, arriving in less than a week; Packed well with nothing missing; Easy assembly, about an hour to put together. Common complaints: One blemish-special unit arrived missing two pieces of steel tubing to connect both ends.

Redline RELD-ROT Rotisserie

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$1,399.50at Redline Engineering, last seen Oct 30

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Our take on the Redline RELD-ROT Rotisserie

The Redline RELD-ROT is a hydraulic auto rotisserie for restoration work, rated to spin bodies up to 3,000 lbs. Dual hydraulic cylinders raise and lower the cradles, and the frame adjusts from 128 to 262 inches long and 21 to 49 inches high. It rolls on four locking casters with four stabilizer legs for a steady base. It is a heavy, shop-fixed tool at roughly 227 kg, so plan for floor space and a helper or hoist to assemble it.

Best forHome restorers rotating a full car body for rust repair and paintSmall shops that need one rotisserie for varied body sizesBuyers who want hydraulic height adjustment instead of crank handles

What reviewers say

Owner feedback centers on delivery and assembly rather than long-term use. Buyers report fast shipping, clean packing and roughly an hour of assembly, and they like how easily the center of gravity dials in. The one reported problem was a blemish-special unit that arrived missing two pieces of steel tubing.

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