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BENDPAK 12APF Two-Post Car Lift / 12,000-lbs. Capacity / Floorplate / Chain-Over / Bi-Metric Arms with ASARS & trade
Open-top clearance and low-ceiling performance make the BendPak 12APF a practical choice for shops that need 12,000-lbs. of floorplate two-post lifting capacity. Its chain-over design, Bi-Metric arms, concealed hydraulics, and ASARS automatic arm restraint system provide the strength, safety, and flexibility needed for cars, trucks, SUVs, commercial vans, and lifted vehicles.
Open-Top Strength for Low-Ceiling Shops
The BendPak 12APF is a 12,000-lb. open-top two-post floorplate lift designed for shops that service heavier vehicles but cannot accommodate a traditional overhead lift. Shortened columns and an open-top architecture eliminate the overhead beam, giving commercial vans, high-roof vehicles, lifted trucks, SUVs, and work vehicles the vertical clearance they need in low-ceiling bays. This lift is built for repair shops, fleet service centers, tire facilities, dealerships, and independent garages that need more capacity without giving up ceiling clearance. It combines heavy-duty lifting strength, concealed floorplate routing, Bi-Metric arm flexibility, and BendPak AP Series safety systems in a package made for real commercial vehicle service.
Commercial Vehicle Access with Floorplate Simplicity
The 12APF uses a steel floorplate to protect hydraulic and equalizer lines between the posts, keeping the bay cleaner and reducing exposed routing across the work area. That matters in busy shops where jacks, drain pans, carts, creepers, and technicians are constantly moving around the lift. With no overhead obstruction, the 12APF is especially useful for work trucks, service vans, upfitted vehicles, ladder racks, high roofs, and larger SUVs. The open-top design gives tall vehicles room to clear while still providing the stable two-post access technicians need for brakes, suspension, wheels, drivetrain, and general service work.
Bi-Metric Arms and Adapter Coverage for Mixed Fleets
BendPak’s Bi-Metric arm design gives technicians more flexibility when spotting vehicles. Symmetric positioning helps with balanced service access, while asymmetric spotting can improve door and cabin access during longer jobs. Drop-end arms create a lower pad height for low-profile vehicles, while included cradle pads and height adapters help accommodate trucks, vans, SUVs, and wider frame variations. That versatility is the point of the 12APF. It is not just a heavier-capacity lift with shorter columns. It is a mixed-fleet work tool designed to handle low vehicles, tall vehicles, commercial vehicles, and everyday service vehicles under one open-top platform.
ASARS Safety System and Heavy-Duty APF Construction
The 12APF includes BendPak’s Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System with a forged-steel restraint, 360-degree holding grip, and over 2,000 pounds of holding force. Multiple safety lock positions, single-point safety release, and self-lubricating Dura-Glide bearings help technicians lift, lock, and lower with confidence. Single-piece columns, dual equalizer cables, oversized sheaves, and an electric-hydraulic power system support long-term performance in commercial environments. For shops that need low-ceiling installation flexibility with serious 12,000-lb. capability, the 12APF is built for strength, safety, and simpler day-to-day operation.
Features
- 12,000-lb. lifting capacity for trucks, vans, SUVs, and commercial vehicles
- Open-top design for low ceilings and high-profile vehicles
- Shortened columns for low-clearance shop installation
- Extended rise for more than 6 feet of under-car clearance
- Exclusive Bi-Metric arm design for symmetric or asymmetric spotting
- Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System with 360-degree load holding
- Forged-steel arm restraints with over 2,000 pounds of holding force
- Single-piece columns for rigidity and durability
- Single-point safety release for easier lock control
- Steel floorplate with concealed hydraulic and equalizer lines
- Drop-end arms for lower pad height under low-profile vehicles
- Electric-hydraulic power system for smooth lifting performance
- Self-lubricating Dura-Glide polyethylene carriage bearings
- Dual 3/8-inch equalizer cables with oversized sheaves
- 15 safety lock positions spaced every 4 inches
Capacity
Lifting Capacity 12000 lb
Max Capacity Per Arm 3000 lb
Rise
A Rise70 in
C Max Lifting Height with Pad 73.5 in
D Min Lifting Height with Pad 4.5 in
Lifting Time68 seconds
Outside Dimensions
E Height 144.75 in
F Width 155 in
G Outside Columns 142.25 in
Inside Dimensions
H Inside Columns 119.13 in
I Drive-Thru Clearance 102.25 in
N Floorplate Height 1.5 in
O Floorplate Width 9.5 in
Arms and Pads
K Front Arm Reach Min 26 in
K Front Arm Reach Max 55.25 in
L Rear Arm Reach Min 29.5 in
L Rear Arm Reach Max 60 in
Screw Pad Adjustment 2.25 in
Power Unit and Voltage
Horsepower 5 HP
Voltage 208-230V / 60 Hz / 1-Phase
Sound Level < 85 dB
