BendPak GrandPrix™ GP-9LC Floorplate Low-Ceiling 2 Post Lift 9,000 Lbs
Model: GP-9LC
Key Specifications
9000 lbs
Capacity
65 Sec
Rise Time
220 VAC / 60Hz / 1 Ph
Power
76.5”
Max Rise
$3895.00
– Ships in 2-3 Business Days
Fitment Check
”
Narrow Bay Compatible
”
Standard Garage Depth
4.25”
Depth @ 3000 PSI
71.5”
For SUV parking below
Product Description:
The Lab Verdict
Executive Summary
74
/100
The Verdict:
The BendPak GP-9LC is a 9,000-lb floorplate two-post lift built specifically for low-ceiling garages. Instead of an overhead beam, a floorplate ties the columns together at the ground, so the lift stands just 109.5 inches — about 9 feet — and fits under ceilings that can’t take a clearfloor lift. You trade a clear floor (a shallow plate crosses the bay) for that headroom. Symmetric and asymmetric arms handle everything from cars to light trucks, and a chain-over lifting system with locks every three inches keeps it dependable. For a low-ceiling garage, it’s one of the most sensible two-posts you can buy.
- 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
- 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
An electric-hydraulic power unit works with a chain-over lifting system — industrial leaf chain over heavy-duty rollers — to raise the carriages smoothly, sharing the load across the columns rather than a single overhead beam.
Safety Lock System
Safety locks in each column engage every three inches through the lift, and automatic arm restraints hold the swing arms in place under load — so the vehicle rests on mechanical stops across a wide range of heights.
Structural Integrity
Floorplate two-post design standing 109.5 inches tall for low-ceiling garages, with an oversized base plate for stability, triple-telescoping front arms and dual-stage rear arms. Rated 9,000 lb total, 2,250 lb per arm.
Complete Technical Specifications
Specification | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
Lifting Capacity | 9000 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 | 113.5” | Restrictive – tight for wide vehicles |
Max Rise Height | 76.5” | For car stacking calculations |
Motor | ” | Requires 30 Amp Breaker – NOT 110V compatible |
Rise Time | 65 Sec | Slower than 2-post lifts (30-40 sec) |
Concrete Req. | 4.25” 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
