Where are BendPak lifts manufactured?
BendPak® engineers at our factory headquarters in Santa Paula, CA retain all responsibility for product designs and for performing strength and structural reviews to ensure structural integrity of our entire line of products.
Do BendPak lifts ever go on sale?
Traditionally, we don’t run holiday sales because we’re confident that we have the best pricing of any automotive lift anywhere.
How high does a garage roof need to be for a car lift?
If you want to install a typical 2-post or 4-post lift in your garage, you need a ceiling that’s higher than 11 feet. While you can get a 2- or 4-post lift that works with a lower ceiling, almost all these lifts are not ANSI certified.
What is Ali certification?
These certifications mean the lifts have been certified under the current edition of the ANSI/ALI ALCTV “Safety Requirements for the Construction, Testing, and Validation of Automotive Lifts.” This is a comprehensive set of standards for constructing lifts that will be safe and reliable.
What car lifts are made in USA?
Mohawk Lifts are proudly 100% designed, welded, and manufactured in the U.S.A. At Mohawk, we stand behind the “Made in the USA” label that we put on our automotive garage lifts.
Can you store a car on a two post lift?
At BendPak, we make two-post lifts that hold up to 18,000 lbs. Pretty heavy-duty. So one might wonder, why get a parking lift when a two-post lift holds more weight and offers enough clearance to park a vehicle underneath? First things first: never, ever park a vehicle under a two-post lift.
Which is better 2 post or 4 post lift?
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. The runways of the four post lift make it easy for the operator to just drive onto the lift.
What does the gold sticker on the hoist refer to?
Every hobbyist should take the time to look for the “Gold ALI/ETL label” on the lift being considered. It is extra assurance for the buyer that the lift meets the highest industry safety and performance standards.
How do I become a Certified lift Inspector?
Candidates must have a minimum of 12 months prior experience in installation, inspection, or field service work for users, manufacturers, distributors, or service organizations of automotive lift products; or possess a recognized degree in the applicable field; or possess a certificate of professional standing; or …