BendPak 4 Post Lifts

Why BendPak Leads the Four Post Category

A BendPak 4 post lift is built around the same core promise across its entire line: vehicle storage and service in a single piece of equipment, engineered to hold up under years of daily cycling rather than occasional use. The HD-9 Series, BendPak's most popular residential and light commercial line, anchors the collection with 9,000 lbs. capacity, while the HDS Series scales up to handle buses, dump trucks, and heavy farm equipment at capacities up to 40,000 lbs. Whichever end of that range fits your needs, BendPak backs its models with ALI and ETL certification, the industry's recognized safety standard for lift quality.

Choosing a Configuration for Your Garage

Garage dimensions decide more about which BendPak 4 post lift fits than capacity does. Narrow-width models like the HD-9ST solve for tight bays without sacrificing lifting height, while extra-wide and extra-tall variants like the HD-9EWT and HD-9XW handle wider trucks and SUVs that need more side clearance. Extended-length models such as the HD-9XL add roughly two feet of runway over the standard HD-9, which matters for long-wheelbase trucks that would otherwise overhang a standard-length lift. For double-vehicle storage in a single bay, the HD-9SW and HD-9SWX park two vehicles across four runways, effectively doubling your garage's storage capacity without doubling its footprint.

What a Home Garage Installation Actually Requires

Installing a BendPak four post lift at home takes more than floor space. These lifts typically require a dedicated 220V, single-phase, 30-amp circuit to run the hydraulic motor, which is a heavier electrical draw than many residential garages have available without an upgrade. BendPak also uses industrial-grade pneumatic safety locks rather than manual lever releases, so you'll need an air compressor delivering at least 30 PSI and 3 CFM to disengage the latches and lower the lift safely. High-rise models like the HD-9XW demand serious ceiling clearance too, ideally 12 feet or more, and may require modifying your garage door track to accommodate stacked vehicles underneath.

Freestanding or Permanently Anchored

BendPak four post lifts ship with a freestanding design by default, which means they don't require anchoring to operate safely, and an optional caster wheel kit lets you reposition the lift within your garage as needed. For shops that won't be moving the lift once it's in place, bolting it to a concrete pad adds stability, particularly useful for taller or wider configurations where a fixed footing reduces any sway during loading. Either approach works within BendPak's engineering, so the choice comes down to whether flexibility or maximum stability matters more for your space.

Backed by ASE Deals Since 1996

Every BendPak 4 post lift we sell carries a lowest price guarantee and a 30-day money-back guarantee, and if a warranty issue comes up, we act as your advocate directly with BendPak rather than pointing you elsewhere. With service centers available nationwide, we can help you choose the right configuration and get it properly installed in your home garage or commercial shop.