What is the minimum height for a 2 post lift?

Typically, a 12-foot minimum clearance, floor to ceiling, is required for your general two-post lift. Higher ceiling height is required for some of the four-post storage lifts and anything designed for larger trucks.

How much clearance do I need for a 2 post lift?

For a 2 post, you’ll need to go down at least 2 feet. For a 4 post, you’ll need to go down at least 6 inches. New concrete also must also cure at least 28 days before installing your car lift.

How high does a 2 post lift go?

The total column height of 111 ½” (9 feet 3 ½ inches) allows this lift to be installed in almost any professional or home garage with a ceiling as low as 9 feet 6 inches.

How much does a 2-post car lift Cost?

A standard two-post car lift with a capacity of around 10,000 pounds will usually run anywhere between $2,000 and $3,500, which is about the same price as a lower capacity four-post auto lift.

Which is better two post or four post lift?

A four post lift takes up much more room than a two post lift. A two post lift will raise a car “higher” in a low ceiling garage. If you have a 10 foot ceiling, the two post lift will raise most vehicles to about 6 feet off the ground. A four post lift makes it much easier to load and position the vehicle.

Is it OK to store a car on a 2-post lift?

First things first: never, ever park a vehicle under a two-post lift. Sorry if we come off a bit harsh, we just have no tolerance for unsafe decision-making and can never support using a two-post lift like it’s a parking lift. Even if it’s a fully certified BendPak, our own brand.

What are the benefits of a 2 post lift?

including the wheels

What is a rotary 2 post lift?

Rotary Two Post Lifts. All Rotary two post lifts use a direct, twin ram lifting system which means that there are no ropes, chains or pulleys under load and very few moving parts. Clever column design ensures that the posts are massively strong whilst their baseless configuration reduces trip hazards and allows free movement…

What is the minimum ceiling height for a car lift?

Basically, a low rise car lift works great in a garage with a ceiling height of 10 feet or less. Not all low rise car lifts are safe or practical to use, though. For example, many scissor-style hydraulic lifts are too tall to fit underneath a vehicle with low ground clearance.