Which is better 2 post or 4 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.

Can you use a 2 post lift for storage?

They are ideal for long term car storage as they support all 4 wheels and when raised make room for another car to be stored below. Getting the car on and off a 4 post lift is quicker and much much easier. With a 2 post lift you need to kneel down, place the arms in the correct position and adjust the lift pad height.

How thick of concrete do you need for a 2-post lift?

Some of manufacturers standards for a 2-Post and 4-Post Lifts require a minimum 4 inches of reinforced concrete slab to be safely installed.

What is the best 2 post car lift?

The best car lift is the APlusLift HW-10KBP, which is a two post lift with a 10,000 LBS weight capacity and lifting range of up to 81 inches. If you require a portable car lift, the QuickJack BL-5000SLX is the best option. Nov 18 2019

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 a single post lift?

The single post car lift has adapted to fill a wide range of uses for automobiles, motorcycles and even lawn mowers. These machines are very adaptable with some having air and some having electric over hydraulic power units. Single post car lifts take up a very small portion of any shop and free up extra storage space.