BendPak 10APX Adaptable Clearfloor High-Rise ALI 2 Post Lift 10,000 Lb. – New
Model: 10APX
Key Specifications
10000 lbs
Capacity
45 Sec
Rise Time
220 VAC / 60 Hz. / 1Ph
Power
69”
Max Rise
$6545.00
– Ships in 2-3 Business Days
Fitment Check
”
Narrow Bay Compatible
”
Standard Garage Depth
4”
Depth @ 3000 PSI
69”
For SUV parking below
Product Description:
The Lab Verdict
Executive Summary
84
/100
The Verdict:
The BendPak 10APX is a 10,000-lb clearfloor, high-rise two-post lift built for professional-grade service and serious home shops. Its Bi-Metric™ arms load symmetrically or asymmetrically, so everything from a low sports car to a full-size truck sits balanced and doors swing clear of the columns. With 79.5 inches of pad rise you get full stand-up access to the undercarriage for suspension, brake, and exhaust work, and the clearfloor design leaves the bay free of a base plate. It’s ALI-certified — third-party proof the lift meets the ANSI safety standard, the one credential that most separates a shop-grade lift from a bargain import. Plan for a 220V single-phase circuit and check the 157-inch overall height against your ceiling before ordering.
- Professional mechanics and shop owners
- Serious DIYers who do suspension, brake, and exhaust work
- Anyone who needs full undercarriage access
- Users willing to drill anchor holes into concrete
- Commercial shops servicing trucks and fleet vehicles
- Anyone who cannot drill into their concrete floor
- Users with concrete less than 4″ thick or with major cracks
- People who want a simple, no-install solution
Engineering Analysis
The “Deep Dive”
Hydraulics & Rise Time
The 10APX runs on a 220-volt single-phase power unit and reaches full rise in about 45 seconds at a rated sound level under 70 dB — quiet enough for an attached garage. Dual cylinders with equalized cables keep both carriages synchronized through the travel, and a single-point release lets you lower from one side. As a clearfloor lift, the equalization runs through the overhead beam rather than a floor plate, leaving the bay open between the columns.
Safety Lock System
Automatic carriage locks engage at set intervals as the lift rises and hold the vehicle on mechanical steel stops rather than on hydraulic pressure. A single-point release disengages the locks so you can lower the lift from one side.
Structural Integrity
The 10APX is a clearfloor, high-rise design — the columns are tied by an overhead beam rather than a floor plate, which is what keeps the working bay clear. The adaptable Bi-Metric™ arm set adjusts to short and long wheelbases (the “adaptable” in the name). Rated capacity is 10,000 lb total, 2,500 lb per arm, and the lift carries ALI certification to the ANSI/ALI ALCTV standard.
Complete Technical Specifications
Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
Lifting Capacity | 10000 Ibs | Good for: Light Duty Trucks, SUVs, Sedans |
Overall Length | ” | Measure from garage door to back wall |
Overall Width | ” | Fits in standard single car bay |
Drive-Through Width | 108.5” | Restrictive – tight for wide vehicles |
Max Rise Height | 69” | For car stacking calculations |
Motor | ” | Requires 30 Amp Breaker – NOT 110V compatible |
Rise Time | 45 Sec | Slower than 2-post lifts (30-40 sec) |
Concrete Req. | 4” 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
