If you have a 2 post lift for sale search open, you are probably comparing brands, capacities, and prices before pulling the trigger. This page cuts to the answers. We stock the top three brands (Rotary, Forward, Challenger), the volume-selling capacities (9K, 10K, 12K, 15K), and can quote same-day with equipment, delivery, and install broken out separately so you see what each line costs.
In stock or made-to-order. Ships nationwide. Central Iowa install team.
The 2 post lift for sale picks we quote most
Between all the models on our store, three lifts cover about 80 percent of the quotes we write. If you are a home garage or a small independent shop, the 10,000 pound asymmetric is where most buyers land. If you run a general-service shop that sees trucks, the 12,000 pound is the smart step up. If you regularly work on heavy-duty trucks, 15,000 or 18,000 is where you should be.
- Rotary SPOA10 – 10,000 lb asymmetric 2 post lift for sale. Volume seller. Fits home garages and small commercial shops.
- Forward CL10 – 10,000 lb asymmetric. Rotary’s sister brand, functionally similar, sometimes better priced.
- Rotary SPO12 – 12,000 lb symmetric. General-service workhorse.
- Challenger CL10V – 10,000 lb versymmetric. Clearfloor design, no overhead bar.
- Rotary SPO16 or Challenger CL15V – 15,000+ lb heavy-duty.
Every one of the above is ALI-certified, comes with a manufacturer warranty (5-year structural, 2-year mechanical, 1-year components typical), and can be quoted with or without our install crew handling the setup.
How our 2 post lift for sale pricing works
Every 2 post lift for sale quote we write has three separate lines so you can pick what you want:
- Equipment only – the lift itself, freight-shipped to your address on a pallet. Curbside delivery. This is the lowest-price option, best if you have a lift truck and a crew that has done a lift install before.
- Equipment + local delivery – we drop it in your bay in our own truck instead of curbside on freight. Flat rate within our home area, per-mile beyond.
- Equipment + delivery + install – the turnkey number. Our crew arrives, sets the columns, drills anchors, hooks up hydraulics and power, load-tests, and hands off ready to work.
Mix and match as you need. Some buyers want equipment plus install but have a friend with a lift-truck who moves the pallet – fine, skip the delivery line. Others want the lift delivered but plan to install with their own guys – fine, skip install. Tell us on the call and we quote only what you asked for.
Financing options
We offer 0% APR financing through First Business Bank on any 2 post lift for sale purchase, with a 90-day payment defer option. Order today, get the lift installed in three to four weeks, and start making payments in about three months. That is a real cash-flow advantage compared to writing a check up front. Cash pricing is also available. We can pull both numbers into your quote so you compare side by side.
What we look at before quoting install
If you take the install line on any 2 post lift for sale purchase, we ask about three things before we write the number: your slab thickness (need at least 4 inches of concrete at 3000 PSI for home, 6 inches for commercial), your ceiling height (need at least 10 feet for standard columns, 12+ for extended), and your bay geometry (does the lift fit with room to swing arms and get vehicles in and out). If you are not sure, we can either send you a checklist to measure yourself or come inspect for a small service call fee that gets credited to the install if you buy.
Shipping and lead time
Most in-stock 2 post lift for sale models we can ship within a week of the order clearing. Non-stock configurations (extended-height columns, specific asymmetric variants, heavy-duty capacities) usually pull from the manufacturer in one to two weeks. Install we schedule around the delivery date so the lift arrives and gets set up in one window. A typical Rotary SPOA10 order: pay today, delivered and installed in three to four weeks.
Warranty and after-sale service
Every 2 post lift for sale on our site comes with the manufacturer warranty. Rotary is 5-year structural, 2-year mechanical, 1-year components. Forward is similar. Challenger is 5-year structural, 1-year mechanical, 90-day electrical. If anything ever fails under warranty, we handle the claim with the manufacturer – you do not chase the paperwork yourself. Our parts department stocks the fast-moving wear items (cables, cylinder seal kits, arm pads) for every brand we sell, so if your lift needs service five years from now you are not waiting weeks for parts.
Not seeing exactly what you want?
The 2 post lift for sale listings on our store are the volume-selling configurations. If you have a specific need – a wide 2-post for cargo vans, a low-ceiling baseplate variant, an extended-height column, an alignment-compatible 2-post, or a specialty commercial configuration – call and we will source it. We do not stock every possible variant but we can quote and pull anything the manufacturers actually build.
Common questions on any 2 post lift for sale purchase
How long from order to install? Common models ship within a week of the order clearing and install schedules within one to two weeks after that. Plan on three to four weeks total for typical Rotary SPOA10 or Forward CL10 orders.
Can you install a 2-post we already bought somewhere else? Yes in most cases. We inspect the crate first, confirm nothing is missing, and quote the install as a separate service. Bring the shipment paperwork.
Do you take trade-ins on an old lift? Sometimes, depending on brand, condition, and what you are trading up to. Send photos and the model + serial and we will tell you honestly whether the old lift is worth anything.
What if I need to remove an old lift first? We can quote that as a separate service. Removing an anchored 2-post safely takes a couple of hours and requires the right tools. If you want us to remove the old and install the new in one visit, mention it on the call.
Ready to buy? Tell us capacity target, ceiling height, and ZIP – we quote same-day with equipment, delivery, and install broken out.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best 2 post lift for a home garage?
For most home garages, a 10,000 pound asymmetric like the Rotary SPOA10 or Forward CL10 is the volume-selling pick. It handles passenger cars and light trucks comfortably and fits under a standard 10-foot ceiling.
How much does a 2 post lift cost installed?
Equipment on a typical 10K 2 post lift runs $3,500-$5,500. Add $1,000-$2,000 for professional install depending on location and slab work. Financing at 0% APR is available.
Symmetric or asymmetric 2 post lift?
Symmetric is fine for shops that mostly lift passenger cars. Asymmetric is better for shops that lift trucks or where door clearance matters. When in doubt, go asymmetric – more versatile.
How long does 2 post lift install take?
About a full day of work by a two-person crew. Anchor drilling, column setting, hydraulic and electrical hookup, load testing, and hand-off.
What is the minimum slab for a 2 post lift?
4 inches of 3000 PSI concrete for home garages. 6 inches for commercial. Heavy-duty (15K+) wants 6 to 8 inches.
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