Vehicle Lifts

Vehicle lifts raise cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles for service, inspection, detailing, and storage. They boost shop productivity, protect technicians’ backs and knees, and open clear access to undercar components, drivetrains, suspension, and exhaust.

Popular types include:
- Two-post car lifts (symmetrical or asymmetrical) that engage the frame for full wheel, brake, and suspension access.
- Four-post car lifts with drive-on runways, ideal for storage, alignments, and general service; add rolling bridge jacks for wheel-free work.
- Scissor and mid-rise lifts for tight bays or low ceilings, great for tires and brakes.
- Mobile column lifts for heavy-duty trucks and fleets, and portable quick-lift systems for home garages.
- Motorcycle and ATV lift tables for stable, waist-height service.

Key benefits:
- Faster turnaround and better ergonomics.
- Safer, more stable support with redundant locks.
- Storage gains by stacking vehicles on 4-post units.
- Cleaner workflow with drip trays, lighting, and integrated air lines.

What to compare:
- Capacity (typical 6,000–18,000+ lb for passenger/light trucks).
- Lift height, rise time, and pad height for low-clearance vehicles.
- Arm restraints, automatic safety locks, and secondary slack-cable locks.
- Runway width, approach ramps, and wheelbase range (4-post/alignment lifts).
- Power unit and voltage (110V vs 220V single-phase; 3‑phase for heavy duty).
- Certification (ALI/ETL), cable equalization, and hydraulic quality.

Site planning:
- Measure ceiling height, bay depth, and door/garage opener clearance.
- Verify concrete thickness/PSI and anchor specs per manufacturer.
- Confirm power availability and layout for posts and runways.

Safety and upkeep:
- Choose ALI-certified automotive lifts.
- Anchor correctly, set load at the proper center, and use mechanical locks.
- Chock wheels on drive-on lifts; use bridge jacks or stands for wheel-off work.
- Inspect cables, chains, locks, and hoses; check fluid, torque anchors, and test locks regularly.

Quick buyer checklist:
- Vehicle weights and wheelbases
- Ceiling height and slab specs
- Service tasks (storage, alignment, heavy-duty)
- Required accessories (bridge jacks, drip trays, adapters)
- Budget, warranty, and support

Search terms: car lift, vehicle hoist, automotive lift, garage lift, truck lift, alignment lift, scissor lift, mobile column lift, motorcycle lift.