Car lift fit / By vehicle
Car lift for a van or lifted truck
About 84 in tall and 7,500 lb.
Short answer
A van is about 84 in tall. To stand under it on an overhead two-post, you need 138 in (11 ft 6 in). Its full 72 in of rise takes 162 in (13 ft 6 in).
By ceiling height
| Ceiling | Usable rise | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 9 ft (108 in) | 18 in | Limited |
| 10 ft (120 in) | 30 in | Limited |
| 11 ft (132 in) | 42 in | Limited |
| 12 ft (144 in) | 54 in | Overhead two-post |
| 13 ft (156 in) | 66 in | Overhead two-post |
| 14 ft (168 in) | 72 in | Overhead two-post |
Usable rise is the ceiling minus 84 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 van
- Overhead two-post11 ft 6 in and upStanding height at 138 in (11 ft 6 in). Full 72 in rise at 162 in.
- Baseplate two-post11 ft 6 in and upStanding height at 138 in (11 ft 6 in). Full 72 in rise at 162 in.
- Four-post, low ceiling11 ft 6 in and upStanding height at 138 in (11 ft 6 in). Full 66 in rise at 156 in.
- Mid-rise scissor11 ft 6 in and upGets a van to its full 48 in at 138 in (11 ft 6 in).
Weight
A 7,500 lb vehicle plus tools, fuel and a passenger puts a 9,000 lb lift near its rating. Buy 10,000 lb or more.
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.