| Automotive lifts, including car lifts, truck lifts, or | | | | for vehicles heavier in the rear), and asymmetrical, |
| motorcycle lifts, are a vital piece of equipment in any | | | | which holds the weight toward the front leaving |
| garage. In fact, you can get one for your home | | | | room to access the interior of the vehicle.o Four |
| garage or commercial repair shop to raise almost | | | | Posts Models -- With a sturdier build, the four post |
| anything with wheels, in almost any configuration, but | | | | style remains stable even under a heavier load and |
| you'll need to choose wisely. Each model is designed | | | | make it easy for you to drive the vehicles directly |
| specifically to hold a certain type of vehicle, and if | | | | onto it.o Scissor Styles -- While unsuitable for |
| you ignore this fact, it can be dangerous or even | | | | permanent storage, they are ideal for a home |
| deadly. | | | | garage. Both professionals and avid DIYers prefer this |
| Before you choose one, take some time to get | | | | style for the increased access to the undercarriage |
| familiar with the many different types of hoists and | | | | and the ability to hold larger vehicles like buses.o |
| their features. This will make it easy for you to find | | | | Low-Rise Models-- These have a dropped crossbar |
| the one that works the best for the job you have in | | | | and low profile to prevent body damage and give |
| mind and keep you safe at the same time. | | | | you the room you need to work.o Pit Hoists-- |
| Types Of Car Lifts, Automotive Lifts, Truck Lifts | | | | Whether you have a pit or want to save space, pit |
| & Motorcycle Lifts | | | | style automotive lifts make quick lube and tire |
| The type of auto lift you need will depend on the | | | | rotation a breeze. With no cross bar, you have plenty |
| vehicle you'll be working on, how often you'll use it, | | | | of room to work. Portable or permanent mount, you |
| where you'll be using it, and how much space you | | | | decide. |
| have available. Once you know that, you can match | | | | When you need to store a vehicle, you need a |
| your needs to one of the available types, which | | | | model with stable and secure construction. Two |
| include:o Mechanical Styles -- Also called a manual | | | | automotive lifts that are ideal for storage include:o |
| jack, this style raises and lowers with the use of a | | | | Single Post Car Lifts -- Suitable for cars, trucks, |
| pedal, handle, pins, screws, or bolts. They are often | | | | boats, and recreational vehicles, this style's |
| found in smaller hoists including motorcycle and utility | | | | single-armed, wide platform is mounted for |
| lifts. o Hydraulic Automotive Lifts -- This method | | | | long-lasting stability.o Two Post Car Lifts -- With no |
| compresses a special liquid and uses a pump to force | | | | anchoring or mounting, you can double your storage |
| it through cylinders. This gives it added safety while | | | | wherever there's a concrete floor. The sturdy |
| making them easy to use.o Electric/Hydraulic Truck | | | | platform safely holds vehicles and keeps the entire |
| & Car Lifts -- This style has added stability and | | | | undercarriage protected. |
| security while ensuring the entire system works | | | | Larger vehicles like tour buses are tough, but they |
| quickly and smoothly.o In Ground or Pit Models -- | | | | still require maintenance. Therefore, you'll need a |
| Best used when space is at a premium and you need | | | | heavy-duty mobile column truck lift that can handle |
| convenience, this style sits into the floor allowing you | | | | the weight and give you enough clearance to work |
| to drive the vehicles on and off. They run on | | | | comfortably. These easily lift approximately 64,000 |
| hydraulics or electric/hydraulic systems, so they're | | | | pounds in as little as a minute and have added |
| easy, fast and can move a decent amount of | | | | security, locks, and stabilization. |
| weight.o Portable Automotive Lifts -- If you travel | | | | If you'll be doing a lot of alignments, consider a two |
| frequently and need something you can take with | | | | post, four post, or scissor alignment lift with an open |
| you, these smaller versions are hassle-free regardless | | | | front and clear center. Lawn maintenance and utility |
| of the style you choose. o Air Powered Models -- | | | | vehicles require a special turf equipment lift that will |
| Generally reserved for motorcycle lifts and small | | | | give you space and be fully adjustable to fit almost |
| utility/recreational vehicle lifts, you simply have to | | | | anything you can park on it. |
| hook this style up to an air compressor to raise and | | | | Motorcycle lifts are available in several different |
| lower the hoist. | | | | styles, but use very little space and are very |
| Features Of Each Type Of Car Lift, Automotive Lift, | | | | portable. While some use a pedal, others are air |
| Truck Lift & Motorcycle Lift | | | | powered, or use a combination of electricity and |
| Once you know what type of car lifts will work best | | | | hydraulics to raise the platforms. |
| for you, take a closer look at the details to decide | | | | Automotive lifts come in all different configurations, |
| which one would be the best purchase. Automotive | | | | and choosing the right one will make a world of |
| lifts for trucks and cars come in several main styles:o | | | | difference when it comes to actually doing the |
| Two Post Car Lifts -- Great for home garages, this | | | | repairs. Simply match the right piece of equipment to |
| style takes up very little space and comes in two | | | | the right job and you'll discover just how quick and |
| different styles: Symmetrical, which has two posts | | | | easy repairs can be. |
| across from each other to center the weight (better | | | | |