Compare Our Car Lifts: Capacity, Height, Size and Price
Short answer: we sell 11 car lifts: five 2 post lifts from £1,700 delivered, two 4 post lifts from £2,800 and four scissor lifts from £1,450. The tables below put capacity, lifting height, size and price side by side, with a link to every model, so you can see in a minute which lift suits your vehicles, your garage and your budget.
The figures come from our product pages and from the user manual or feature sheet you can download on each product page. Prices are for delivery by our own vans to mainland England and Wales. Where a size is not published we say so, and you can ask us for it.
2 post lifts compared
A 2 post lift leaves the wheels hanging free and lets you stand under the car, so it is the usual choice for brakes, suspension, exhausts and gearbox work. All five are fixed lifts, bolted to a concrete floor.
| Lift | Capacity | Max lifting height | Overall width | Height of posts | Between the posts | Delivered | Delivered and installed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Narrow 3500kg 2 Post Lift | 3,500kg | 1,600mm | 2,980mm | 2,300mm | 2,360mm | £1,700 | £2,000 |
| 4000kg 2 Post Lift | 4,000kg | 1,800mm | 3,420mm | 2,822mm | 2,800mm | £1,700 | £2,000 |
| 5000kg 2 Post Lift | 5,000kg | 1,819mm | 3,420mm | 2,884mm | 2,794mm | £2,000 | £2,400 |
| 5 Ton Electro Locks 2 Post Lift | 5,000kg | 1,900mm | 3,620mm | 2,822mm | Ask us | £2,200 | £2,600 |
| 6 Ton 2 Post Lift | 6,000kg | 1,900mm | 3,927mm | 2,834mm | 3,190mm | £2,800 | £3,400 |
- The Short Narrow 3500kg lift is the lowest and narrowest: 2,300mm posts and 2,980mm overall width, made for low ceilings and home garages.
- The 5000kg lift has a lowest pad height of 110mm and an adjustable top limit to protect tall vehicles.
- The 5 Ton Electro Locks lift releases its locks with the down button, so you do not walk round the lift to pull a cable. It has triple arms.
- The 6 Ton lift is a floor plate, chain drive design with four sets of 3-stage arms. Its manual drawing shows 3,135mm to the highest point, so allow for that under a low roof.
- Extra supports are available for £300 on the Short Narrow, 4000kg and 5 Ton Electro Locks lifts.
If a few centimetres matter under your ceiling, ask us to confirm the lifting height before you order. See all 2 post lifts.
4 post lifts compared
With a 4 post lift you drive on, lift and start work, with no arms to position. It is the lift for servicing, exhausts and underbody checks, and for parking one car above another.
| Lift | Capacity | Max lifting height | Runway length | Middle jack | Delivered | Delivered and installed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000kg 4 Post Lift | 4,000kg | 1,850mm | 5,000mm | Optional, +£650 | £2,800 | £3,600 |
| 5500kg 4 Post Wheel Alignment Lift | 5,500kg | 1,800mm | 5,000mm | 2,750kg jack included | £4,700 | £5,500 |
- The 4000kg lift with the middle jack is £3,450 delivered or £4,250 delivered and installed. It has safety locks on all four posts and one release handle.
- The 5500kg lift is built for wheel alignment: four linked safety locks hold the runways level. Its manual gives an overall width of 3,260mm and 2,930mm between the columns. The manual lists more than one runway length, so confirm the size with us before you plan the bay.
See both 4 post lifts.
Scissor lifts compared
A scissor lift has no posts, so the floor stays clear and the car doors open freely. The three mid rise models lift about one metre, which is the right height for tyres, wheels and brakes. The full rise model takes the car to working height for jobs underneath.
| Lift | Capacity | Max lifting height | Lowered height | Platform length | Overall width | Delivered | Delivered and installed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2700kg Mobile Mid Rise Scissor Lift | 2,700kg | 1,000mm | 110mm | 1,680mm | 928mm (platform) | £1,450 | £1,550 |
| 3000kg Platform Mid Rise Scissor Lift | 3,000kg | 1,000mm | 110mm | 1,400mm (1,900mm with end ramps) | 1,760mm | £1,800 | £1,950 |
| 3500kg Mid Rise Scissor Lift | 3,500kg | 1,000mm | 100mm | 1,940mm | 1,910mm | £1,900 | £2,050 |
| Full Rise 3500kg Scissor Lift | 3,500kg | 1,900mm | 110mm | 1,495 to 2,120mm | 2,110mm | £2,700 | Delivered only |
- The 2700kg Mobile Mid Rise is not bolted down: it comes with a dolly and moves around the garage, which suits rented and shared units.
- The 3500kg Mid Rise is also movable, with a mobile kit and platform extensions listed on its feature sheet.
- The Full Rise 3500kg is supplied delivered: £2,700 in England and Wales or £2,900 to Scotland.
See all scissor lifts.
Which lift for which job
- Brakes, suspension and general repairs on cars: 4000kg 2 Post Lift, £1,700 delivered.
- A low ceiling or a narrow home garage: Short Narrow 3500kg 2 Post Lift, with 2,300mm posts.
- Vans, pick-ups and 4x4s: the 5000kg, 5 Ton Electro Locks or 6 Ton 2 Post Lift. Check the gross weight of the vehicle first.
- A busy bay lifting several cars a day: 5 Ton Electro Locks 2 Post Lift, one button up and one button down.
- Servicing, MOT preparation and storing a second car: 4000kg 4 Post Lift, with 5,000mm runways.
- Wheel alignment and commercial vehicles: 5500kg 4 Post Wheel Alignment Lift, middle jack included.
- Tyres, wheels and brakes with a clear floor: the 3000kg or 3500kg Mid Rise Scissor Lift.
- No bolts in the floor, or a rented unit: 2700kg Mobile Mid Rise Scissor Lift, £1,450 delivered.
- Working height without posts: Full Rise 3500kg Scissor Lift.
Still deciding between types? Read scissor lift vs 2 post lift and 2 post lift v 4 post.
Check it fits before you order
A lift that looks right on paper still has to fit your building. Three checks settle it:
- Height. The posts must fit under the ceiling, and the car needs room above it when raised. Our garage fit calculator does the sum from your ceiling height and vehicle height.
- Floor. 2 post and 4 post lifts are bolted to concrete. The manual for each model gives the minimum slab it needs, so check it against your floor, or send us a photo.
- Power. The supply depends on the model. Ask us for the power details of the lift you like before you order, and have a qualified electrician make the connection.
Our car lift buyer’s checklist lists every check in printable form, and car lift installation explains what our engineers do on the day.
Prices, delivery and warranty
Delivery by our own vans is included to mainland England and Wales, and Scotland is £100 extra. Installation by our own engineers adds £100 to £150 on the mid rise scissor lifts, £300 to £600 on the 2 post lifts and £800 on the 4 post lifts. Every lift has an 18-month parts warranty. You can pay online by card, Apple Pay, Shop Pay or Klarna, or pay the driver on delivery by card, bank transfer or cash. The full price list is in how much does a car lift cost in the UK, and every model is on our car lifts page.
Questions and answers
Which car lift is best for a home garage?
For most home garages the 4000kg 2 Post Lift is the all-round choice at £1,700 delivered. With a low ceiling look at the Short Narrow 3500kg 2 Post Lift, if you cannot bolt anything to the floor choose the 2700kg Mobile Mid Rise Scissor Lift, and if you want to park a second car choose the 4000kg 4 Post Lift.
Which lift fits a low ceiling?
The Short Narrow 3500kg 2 Post Lift has 2,300mm posts and lifts to 1,600mm. The mid rise scissor lifts need the least height, because they lift about one metre. As a guide you need the height of the car, plus the height you want to lift it, plus 100mm.
What is the difference between the delivered and the installed price?
Delivered means our van brings the lift and you or your fitter install it. Delivered and installed means our own engineers also fit it, test it and show you how to use it. The Full Rise 3500kg Scissor Lift is supplied delivered only.
Which lift has the highest capacity?
The 6 Ton 2 Post Lift lifts 6,000kg. If you prefer to drive on, the 5500kg 4 Post Wheel Alignment Lift takes 5,500kg. Always choose for the heaviest vehicle you will lift, with a margin.
Not sure which lift fits? Call us on 020 8220 9986 or message us on WhatsApp 07811 247454, every day 9am to 9pm. Send your ceiling height, floor and the cars you work on, and we will tell you which lift fits.
