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BendPak 12APF Open-Top Two-Post Car Lift - 12,000-lbs. Capacity - Low-Ceiling

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Expected to Ship: Sep 1, 2026

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Two-Post Car Lift / 12,000-lbs. Capacity / Floorplate / Chain-Over / Bi-Metric Arms with ASARS™

BendPak 12APF Open-Top Two-Post Car Lift - 12,000-lbs. Capacity - Low-Ceiling
$12,845.00$13,595.00SAVE $750
Open-Top Strength for Low-Ceiling Shops

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.
Commercial Vehicle Access with Floorplate Simplicity
Bi-Metric Arms and Adapter Coverage for Mixed Fleets

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.
ASARS Safety System and Heavy-Duty APF Construction
12,000-lb. Capacity

12,000-lb. Capacity

Built for heavier trucks, vans, SUVs, and commercial vehicles that need real two-post lifting strength.
Open-Top Design

Open-Top Design

No overhead beam gives high-roof vehicles, ladder racks, and upfit equipment more room in low-ceiling bays.
Concealed Line Routing

Concealed Line Routing

The steel floorplate protects hydraulic and equalizer lines while helping keep the bay cleaner and easier to work through.
Bi-Metric Arm Setup

Bi-Metric Arm Setup

Use symmetric or asymmetric spotting to match the vehicle, the job, and the technician access needed.
Included Adapter Coverage

Included Adapter Coverage

Drop-end arms, cradle pads, and height adapters help support low cars, SUVs, trucks, vans, and wider frame variations.
APF Safety Systems

APF Safety Systems

ASARS arm restraints, multiple lock positions, and single-point release help keep lifting controlled and secure during service.

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Specifications

Specification Diagram 1
Specification Diagram 2

Capacity

Lifting Capacity
12000 lb
Max Capacity Per Arm
3000 lb

Rise

A Rise
70 in
C Max Lifting Height with Pad
73.5 in
D Min Lifting Height with Pad
4.5 in
Lifting Time
68 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

Shipping and Delivery

Shipping Dimensions
30 x 164 x 33 in
Shipping Weight
2738 lb
Shipping Method
Flatbed
Offload Requirement
Forklift
Permits, Codes & Certification Disclaimer

Product requirements vary by location. Unless expressly stated on the applicable product page or in an official BendPak publication, BendPak does not represent or warrant that any BendPak or Ranger product complies with the permits, licenses, building codes, seismic requirements, certifications, standards, laws or regulations applicable to the buyer’s location or intended use.

The buyer is solely responsible for determining and obtaining all approvals required for the purchase, installation and operation of the product, including permits, licenses, inspections and structural, electrical, seismic or building-code compliance. BendPak is not responsible for related costs, modifications, delays, fines, penalties, liens or other charges imposed by any governmental authority, agency, utility, property owner or other third party.

Not all BendPak lift models are ALI Certified or meet the applicable requirements of ANSI/ALI ALCTV and ANSI/UL 201. Current certification information is available through the Automotive Lift Institute’s Directory of Certified Lifts at autolift.org or by contacting BendPak at [email protected]

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