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Two-Post Car Lifts

Two-post car lifts raise the vehicle by its lift points and leave the wheels, brakes and suspension free, which is why they are the standard in working service bays and a common choice for serious home garages. We carry Triumph and AMGO models from 7,000 to 16,000 lbs.

The range includes clear-floor overhead lifts that keep the floor between the columns open, floor-plate lifts built for lower ceilings, and the portable Triumph C-7000, which one person can take down in under ten minutes. Arm style, overall height and power supply differ from one model to the next, so check each product page or send us your bay measurements through the Free Fit Check. Still deciding on the type of lift? Read two-post vs. four-post.

We are an authorized dealer, every lift carries the full manufacturer warranty, and we will beat any authorized dealer's price. Call or text 1-800-771-1278.

How to choose a two-post car lift

Clear-floor or floor-plate

On a clear-floor lift, the hydraulic lines and equalizing cables run through an overhead beam, so nothing sits on the floor between the columns. A transmission jack, drain pan or creeper rolls straight through. The AMGO OH-9, OH-10, OH-12 and OH-12S and the Triumph NTO-10A and NTO-11A are built this way. The cost is height. The Triumph NTO models stand 145 inches overall, and the AMGO OH-12 sets at 174, 186 or 198 inches.

A floor-plate, or base-plate, lift routes those lines through a drive-over plate on the floor instead. Without the overhead beam the columns can be much shorter: 108 inches on the AMGO BP-9, 111 inches on the Triumph NT-9, 116 inches on the NT-11 and 120 inches on the NT-16. If your ceiling is the limit, start with our low ceiling car lifts.

Symmetric or asymmetric arms

Asymmetric arms set the vehicle further back between the columns so the doors open once the car is in the air. The Triumph NT-9, NT-11 and NTO-11A use this layout. Symmetric arms center the vehicle, as on the Triumph NT-16 and the AMGO BP-9. AMGO's Super Asymmetric arms on the OH-9 and OH-10 let you load either way and pick the position that suits the job.

Capacity, lowered height and power

Capacity runs from 7,000 lbs on the C-7000 to 16,000 lbs on the NT-16. If you work on low cars, look at lowered pad height: 3 5/16 inches on the BP-9, 4.5 inches on the Triumph NT-9, NT-11, NTO-10A, NTO-11A and C-7000, and 7 inches on the NT-16. Every fixed two-post here needs a dedicated 220V circuit. The C-7000 runs on 110V and needs no anchoring or hardwiring. Our 110V vs. 220V guide explains what that means for your garage.

Two-post car lift FAQ

How much ceiling height does a two-post lift need?

Your ceiling must clear the lift's overall height and the roof of your tallest vehicle at full lift. Overall heights here range from 95 inches on the C-7000 to 198 inches on the OH-12 at its high setting. What size car lift do I need shows how to measure.

What concrete do I need?

It varies by model. The Triumph NT-9 and NT-11 list 3,000 PSI concrete, and the NTO-10A and NTO-11A list a 4-inch slab at 3,000 PSI. The manufacturer's installation manual sets the full requirement for each lift. Our installation checklist covers what to confirm first.

Are any of these lifts ALI certified?

The AMGO OH-10 is ALI certified. Certifications for other models are listed on each product page.

How is a two-post lift delivered?

By LTL freight to the curb, typically in 7 to 14 business days. You need a forklift on site to unload, or you can collect from the carrier terminal or pick up free at one of our warehouses.

Want a second opinion?

Send us your ceiling height, bay size and power, and we'll confirm which two-post car lifts fit before you buy. Free.

Get a Free Fit Check Call or text 1-800-771-1278

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