GeoLane at PTD dot NET writes:

Can one of you guys measure your Bridgie and post it?

60 inches from floor to top of ram (that is, where the 5/8-11 lifting eye
goes). This is the J head model, aka 1J, not the newer 2J or older M head.

Suggest you get some 10 ft sections of SuperStrut from Home Depot, and C-
clamp them across the hoist legs, as outriggers to provide some backup
stability. Just might save your bacon if she decides to tip. Your sturdy,
rigid little hoist will start to feel like it's made of springy fishing
rods once you load it up with 2000 lbs of Bridgeport.