Car lift fit / By vehicle
Car lift for a sedan or coupe
About 57 in tall and 3,500 lb.
Short answer
A sedan is about 57 in tall. To stand under it on a mid-rise scissor, you need 111 in (9 ft 3 in). A full 72 in of rise takes 135 in (11 ft 3 in) on a baseplate two-post.
By ceiling height
| Ceiling | Usable rise | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 9 ft (108 in) | 45 in | Limited |
| 10 ft (120 in) | 57 in | Baseplate two-post |
| 11 ft (132 in) | 69 in | Baseplate two-post |
| 12 ft (144 in) | 72 in | Overhead two-post |
| 13 ft (156 in) | 72 in | Overhead two-post |
| 14 ft (168 in) | 72 in | Overhead two-post |
Usable rise is the ceiling minus 57 in minus 6 in of clearance, up to what the lift can do. Under 48 in, you can't stand under it.
Lift types for a sedan
- Overhead two-post11 ft 6 in and upGets a sedan to its full 72 in at 138 in (11 ft 6 in).
- Baseplate two-post9 ft 6 in and upStanding height at 114 in (9 ft 6 in). Full 72 in rise at 135 in.
- Four-post, low ceiling10 ft 6 in and upStanding height at 126 in (10 ft 6 in). Full 66 in rise at 129 in.
- Mid-rise scissor9 ft 3 in and upGets a sedan to its full 48 in at 111 in (9 ft 3 in).
Before you buy
Most 10,000 lb lifts need at least 4 in of 3,000 PSI concrete. Check your slab first. How to check it.