Tall Vehicles, Low Ceilings No Problem with New BendPak 12APF Two-Post Lift
Service commercial vans, work trucks, SUVs and cars with 12,000 lb. open-top lift
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The overhead bar on traditional two-post lifts limits lifting height, often forcing technicians into uncomfortable, less-productive positions when servicing tall commercial vans and work trucks equipped with ladder racks, cranes and other equipment. For shops with low ceilings where moving to an extended-height lift isn’t an option, BendPak introduces the 12APF open-top two-post lift. This innovative addition to the BendPak AP Series eliminates the overhead bar to deliver unencumbered lifting, even in shops with low ceilings.
“Low ceilings don’t have to limit the work a shop can perform,” explains Sean Price, BendPak director of product development and quality. “We engineered the BendPak 12APF two-post lift to provide power, flexibility and reliability for servicing a wide range of vehicles in shops of all sizes.”
Short on Height, not on Features
The 12APF is designed with shortened columns to facilitate installation in low-clearance shops. Its extended rise delivers more than six feet of working area under the vehicle. All hydraulic and equalizer lines are protected beneath a durable steel floorplate that enables smooth movement of jacks, drain pans and other equipment in the bay.
The professional-grade 12APF can lift cars, trucks, SUVs and vans weighing up to 12,000 lbs. It features BendPak’s exclusive Bi-Metric™ arm design that lets techs move easily between lifting asymmetrically and symmetrically on a single lift without changing arms. The patented triple-telescoping arms retract to a compact 26 inches and extend up to 60 inches to reach even far-flung OEM lifting points, while their dropped ends slide easily under low vehicles. Frame cradle pads, medium adapters and tall adapters come standard to accommodate trucks, vans and wider frame variations.
Like all BendPak AP Series lifts, the 12APF delivers peace of mind with an innovative safety lock system and fortified ASARS Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System. Much stronger than traditional swing arm restraints, ASARS provides a full 360-degree grip with 10 times the holding power to lock the lift arms firmly in place under the vehicle.
Adaptable for Cars, Trucks and Vans
The versatile 12APF two-post lift is suitable for a wide variety of applications, including:
- Commercial and fleet garages that service vans, work trucks and loaded rigs.
- Independent shops that work on SUVs, ¾- and 1-ton pickups, light commercial trucks and vans.
- Restoration, performance and custom shops that handle a mix of vehicles, from lowered cars to light trucks.
- Dealership quick-service lanes, tire bays and service centers juggling diverse vehicles from lowered performance cars to heavy SUVs and light trucks.
- Growing operations that are converting storage bays or tight garages into full-featured service bays.
The BendPak 12APF two-post lift has been independently tested by a Nationally Recognized Test Lab and is certified by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) to meet industry safety and performance standards. It is backed by the BendPak 5-2-1 Warranty that provides five years of coverage on the lift structure, two years on the hydraulic cylinder(s) and power unit, and one year on other components, labor, and freight charges.
Learn more about the 12APF at bendpak.com/12apf or call 800-253-2363.
About BendPak
Established in 1965, BendPak Inc. is an American-owned global manufacturer of vehicle service equipment and specialty consumer products sold under the trademarked brands BendPak®, Ranger®, APEXTM, Autostacker®, QuickJack®, GrandPrix™, Cool Boss®, JackPak®, MaxJax®, and ErgochairTM. Its collective range of products includes car lifts, parking lifts, EV battery lifts, pipe benders, air compressors, tire changers, wheel balancers, wheel aligners, brake lathes, evaporative air coolers, rolling work seats, and other equipment. Visit www.bendpak.com for more information or call 800-253-2363.
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Tall Vehicles + Low Ceilings = BendPak 12APF
The new BendPak 12APF open-top two-post lift makes it possible to efficiently service tall commercial vans and work trucks equipped with ladder racks, cranes and other equipment in shops with low ceilings. By shortening the columns and eliminating the overhead bar that limits lifting height on traditional two-post lifts, the BendPak 12APF slides into low-clearance bays and provides unencumbered vertical lifting plus more than six feet of working area under the vehicle for better ergonomics and efficiency. Learn more at bendpak.com/12apf.
Exclusive BendPak AP Series Features in Compact Package
Like all BendPak AP Series two-post lifts, the new 12APF floorplate model features a host of exclusive features designed to improve technician efficiency, productivity and security. These include an innovative safety lock system, patented triple-telescoping arms, and fortified ASARS Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System. Much stronger than traditional swing arm restraints, ASARS provides a full 360-degree grip with 10 times the holding power to lock the lift arms firmly in place under the vehicle. Learn more at bendpak.com/12apf.
Versatile BendPak 12APF Two-Post Lift Is ALI Certified
The versatile new BendPak 12APF open-top two-post lift can raise cars, trucks, SUVs and vans weighing up to 12,000 lbs. It’s suitable for a wide range of applications including fleet garages, independent shops that handle a mix of vehicles, dealership quick-service lanes, and growing operations that are converting storage bays into full-featured service bays. The BendPak 12APF two-post lift is ALI Certified to meet industry safety and performance standards. It's backed by the BendPak 5-2-1 Warranty that provides five years of coverage on the lift structure, two years on the hydraulic cylinder(s) and power unit, and one year on other components, labor, and freight charges. Learn more at bendpak.com/12apf.
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