How many types of car lifts are there?

The car lifting equipment is an automoble warranty machine used in the automotive shop or garage. They play an important role in integral part of vehicle maintenance and repair tasks because its quality directly affects the personal safety of maintenance personnel. It can’t be separated from the overhaul of the car or the minor repair and maintenance. The market demand for car lift production has led to many different types of lifts, all serving different types of stores and clients.

 

Despite a singular purpose, individual car lifts have unique lifting mechanisms that bring strength to a variety of applications. In the following sections, we will explore the details of various types of car lifts to guide car enthusiasts and automotive shops for helping them to make a wise purchase decision.

 

How many types of car lifts are there?

1. Single Post Car Lifting Equipment

● In ground space saving design -- When space is your primary consideration, you can't ignore the idea of a portable car lift. You can save space by using a portable lift that is unlike other transportation lifts.

Take Single Post Ground Lift from Roadbuck as an example.

● Fully Hard Chrome Does not contain hydraulic oil

● In ground space saving design
●Hydraulic single post lift with H sharp arm
● Easy to use pneumatic operation
● Dynamic test with 125% of rated capacity and static test with 150% of rated capacity
● CE certificate

 

Model	RBCL-X	Features	360° rotate
Lift Capacity	4000kg	Reach Adaptor Max	900mm
diagonal length	2400mm	Power supply	220V/380V
Maxi Mum Riseheight(mm)	1805mm	Air Operate	5-10bar,5HP
Mini Mum Rise	110mm	Hydraulic cylinder	330-270mm
Reach Adaptor Min	500mm	Feature	360° rotate

 

2. Two Post Car lift 

Advantage

● Cost: For home ethusiasts and mechanic shops, two post car lift is affordable because it only cost half the price as the four post car lifts. Therefore, two post car lifts are basically a more cost effective option.

● Size: 2 post car lift is small and it can be used in a tight space. Thus it is convenient to use and it is an ideal lifts for the personal garages and mechanic shops.

● Ease-of-Use: Two post car lift can accommodate a variety of different lift points because it has  four arms.

● load capacity: The two post lift is known for its two incredibly strong posts and supporting stabilizer arms. Therefore, this lift is ideal for light trucks, vans and cars.

 

Disadvantage 

It takes time to set up the four lifting points correctly on some vehicles (such as medium trucks) because of their kick-up frame sections.

Take Two Post Ground Lift from Roadbuck as an example.-2 post base plate car lift

 

● Oil cylinder parts made by automatic high rotation speed CNC lathe ensure the excellent finish and concentricity

● Japanese oil sealing elements, oil pipe explosion protective device, overload protection, international brand oil pipe

● Direct drive twin cylinders, with safety steel wire as synchronization

● Polymer wear-resistance slider

● Single side safety control, arm locks with tooth type ratchet, multi-safety device, more reliable

● Shot blasting and high temperature baking powder coated surface finish

 

Model	SHL-2-240D	Optional	3 stage lower telescopic arm
Lift Capacity	4.0T	Power of motor	2.2KW
Min height(mm)	130MM	Power supply	220V/380V
Car max lifting height(mm)	1880	Height of the post(mm)	2865
Rise time(appro.)	50s	Inner Width between posts(mm)	2860
Drop time(appro.)	30s	Total width	3860

 

 

3. Four Post Car lift

The four post car lift is commonly considered the most popular and versatile car lifts that a shop can utilize. These four post car lifts are suitable for the automobile repair shop and personal garage for the reason that they are easier and quicker to drive on and off, and are safer then a two post car lift.

Advantage

● Sturdy posts - Four post car lifts hold higher load capacity than two post car lifts because its sturdy posts.

● Mobility - Certain four-post lifts don’t require anchorage to the floor, allowing them to be moved with ease when needed.

● Storage - Four-post lifts can double as storage, allowing for two cars stacked in the same location. Four-post runway lifts are wheel-engaging, allowing vehicles to drive directly onto the lift.

● More variety in accessories and weight capacities.

 

Disadvantage

● A tad pricier

● Depending on the type, it may take up more space.

 

Take Four Post Ground Lift from Roadbuck as an example-China lifting equipment

 

Model	SHL-4-440D	Features
Lift Capacity	4.0T	Power of motor	2.2KW
Min height(mm)	170MM	Power supply	220V/380V
Car max lifting height(mm)	1650mm	Height of the post(mm)	2050mm
Rise time(appro.)	50s	Jacking beam Height	480mm
Drop time(appro.)	30s	Inner Width between posts(mm)	2830mm

 

4. Scissor Car Lift

The car scissor lift platform is modified according to the structure of the fixed scissor type hydraulic lifting freight elevator and lifting platform and is mainly used for transporting cars between layers of low-rise buildings.China scissor car lift is an economical and practical ideal cargo conveying device for replacing elevators between low floors.

 

Advantage

● The installation and maintenance are simple and convenient.

● Its structure is strong, the carrying capacity is large, the lifting is stable

● The hydraulic system of the product is equipped with hydraulic anti-dropping and overload safety protection devices, which can guarantee the crane lifting safety.

●  In most cases, the scissor lift save more space than a two post or 4 post lift.

● Different configuration options can be customized according to the customer's site environment, so as to achieve better use effect.

 

Disadvantage

Slight tweaking might be necessary for frame engaging style scissor lifts.

 

Take scissor car lift from Roadbuck - one of the scissor car lift manufactures in China as an example.

 

● Adopt Italy technology to design

● Hydraulic balance system and mechanical safety with automatic unlock are equipped

● 24V safety control circuit

● Oil cylinder parts made by automatic high rotation speed CNC lathe ensure the excellent finish and concentricity

● Japanese oil sealing elements, Italian spherical valve, oil pipe explosion protective device, overload protection, international brand oil pipe

● Components are made by laser cutting machine or other CNC equipment

● Solid steel X structure, good rust resistance and not easy to deformation

● Shot blasting and high temperature baking powder coated surface finish

● Optional second-level extensible platform

● Wear-resisting bearings, polymer wear-resistance slider

● Optional infra-red electronic leveling sensor, optional anti presser foot device

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

Purchasing a car lift is a hefty investment and there are many benefits that come with purchasing a vehicle lift. You need to take your time to research your options and learn as much as you can about the products that are available. In doing so, you can weigh the pros and cons, so as to select the one that suits for your budget and needs.

For more infofrmation on cheap lifting equipment and selection process, contact Roadbuck today. 

2021-06-15