KATOOL, Mid Rise Scissor Lift Capacity 8000lb., Model# KT-X85
Model: KT-X85
Key Specifications
8000 lbs
Capacity
35 Sec
Rise Time
110V
Power
40.15”
Max Rise
$2999.99
– Ships in 2-3 Business Days
Fitment Check
76.77”
Narrow Bay Compatible
57”
Standard Garage Depth
5.9”
Depth @ 3000 PSI
4.25”
For SUV parking below
Product Description:
The Lab Verdict
Executive Summary
76
/100
The Verdict:
The Katool KT-X85 is an 8,000-lb mid-rise scissor lift — the value pick for brake, tire, and general service at a comfortable 40-inch working height. Portable and space-saving, it lowers to 4.25 inches and stores flat when you’re done, and it runs on either 110V or 220V. For push-button electric lowering, the KT-X90e; for full-height undercarriage access, the KT-X95 full-rise.
- Home and mobile shops doing brakes, tires, and general service
- Space-tight garages (stores flat at 4.25 inches)
- Buyers who want a portable lift on 110V or 220V
- Full undercarriage or exhaust work (needs full-rise or two-post)
- Anyone lifting heavier than 8,000 lb
Engineering Analysis
The “Deep Dive”
Hydraulics & Rise Time
An electric-hydraulic power unit (110V or 220V) raises the mid-rise scissor to 40 inches, synchronized across the platform, and lowers it back to 4.25 inches for flat storage.
Safety Lock System
Automatic mechanical safety locks catch the carriages at intervals and hold the vehicle on steel stops rather than on hydraulic pressure.
Structural Integrity
Mid-rise scissor lift rated 8,000 lb: 40.15-inch max lift, 4.25-inch lowered height, 57-inch platforms, 110V or 220V — a portable, space-saving service lift.
Complete Technical Specifications
Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
Lifting Capacity | 8000 Ibs | Good for: Light Duty Trucks, SUVs, Sedans |
Overall Length | 76.77” | Measure from garage door to back wall |
Overall Width | 76.77” | Fits in standard single car bay |
Drive-Through Width | 53.22” | Restrictive – tight for wide vehicles |
Max Rise Height | 40.15” | For car stacking calculations |
Motor | ” | Requires 30 Amp Breaker – NOT 110V compatible |
Rise Time | 35 Sec | Slower than 2-post lifts (30-40 sec) |
Concrete Req. | 5.9” Min Depth | Standard Residential Slab is usually 4″ |
Concrete PSI | 3000PSI | Must be fully cured (28 days minimum) |
Customer Builds
Real installations from real garages
