Car lift fit / By vehicle
Car lift for a crossover or SUV
About 68 in tall and 4,500 lb.
Short answer
An SUV is about 68 in tall. To stand under it on a baseplate two-post, you need 122 in (10 ft 2 in). A full 72 in of rise takes 146 in (12 ft 2 in) on an overhead two-post.
By ceiling height
| Ceiling | Usable rise | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 9 ft (108 in) | 34 in | Limited |
| 10 ft (120 in) | 46 in | Limited |
| 11 ft (132 in) | 58 in | Baseplate two-post |
| 12 ft (144 in) | 70 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 68 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 an SUV
- Overhead two-post11 ft 6 in and upStanding height at 138 in (11 ft 6 in). Full 72 in rise at 146 in.
- Baseplate two-post10 ft 2 in and upStanding height at 122 in (10 ft 2 in). Full 72 in rise at 146 in.
- Four-post, low ceiling10 ft 6 in and upStanding height at 126 in (10 ft 6 in). Full 66 in rise at 140 in.
- Mid-rise scissor10 ft 2 in and upGets an SUV to its full 48 in at 122 in (10 ft 2 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.