Shop low ceiling 2 post lifts for garages without the height for a standard clear-floor lift. These baseplate (floor plate) 2-post lifts don't need an overhead beam, and most are designed for ceilings in the 9–10 ft range, including the Triumph NT-9 and NT-11, Daytona LTPF9, Atlas 9KBPX, BP8000 and BP10000X, ALI certified Atlas Platinum PVL9BP, AMGO BP-9 and BP-10, Katool KT-H105 and KT-H100, Titan HD2P-9000AF and Tuxedo TP9KFX. The portable Triumph C7000 has an overall height of just 95 inches.
Compare all 2-post car lifts, or look at scissor lifts if you have very little overhead room. Financing is available through Approve and Shop Pay. Outfitting a commercial shop, dealership or fleet with multiple lifts? Request a commercial quote.
2-Post Lifts for Low-Ceiling Garages
Standard clear-floor 2-post lifts have an overhead beam that usually needs an 11–12 ft or taller ceiling. A 2 post low ceiling car lift solves that by routing the cables and hydraulic lines across a low plate on the floor instead, so the columns can be much shorter. Car Lift Direct carries low-ceiling baseplate 2-post lifts from Atlas, AMGO, Triumph, Katool, Daytona, Titan and Tuxedo, plus the portable Triumph C7000.
How to Choose a Low-Ceiling 2-Post Lift
- Ceiling height: Most lifts in this collection are designed for ceilings of about 9–10 ft. A few larger models, like the Atlas BP12000X, Titan HD2P-12000F, Tuxedo TP12KFX and Triumph NT-16, need closer to 10–11 ft. Compare the overall column height on each product page with your ceiling, lights and garage door opener.
- Lifting height: With a lower ceiling, the lift's top height may be limited by the roof of the vehicle hitting the ceiling, not by the lift. Measure the tallest vehicle you'll lift and leave clearance above it.
- Capacity: 8,000–10,000 lb baseplate lifts like the Triumph NT-9, Daytona LTPF9 and Atlas 9KBPX handle most cars and SUVs. 11,000–16,000 lb options like the Triumph NT-11, Katool KT-H120D, Daytona LTPF12 and Triumph NT-16 handle trucks; see all heavy-duty 2-post lifts.
- ALI certification: The Atlas Platinum PVL9BP is an ALI certified baseplate lift.
- Portable option: The Triumph C7000 portable 2-post lift is 95" tall, lifts 7,000 lb to 69" and runs on 110V. It can be taken apart and stored when you're not using it.
Shop Low-Ceiling 2-Post Lifts by Brand
Compare low-ceiling lifts from Atlas, AMGO, Triumph, Katool, Daytona, Titan and Tuxedo. Add truck adapters or lawn mower adapters from our 2-post lift accessories. Not sure a 2-post will fit? Scissor lifts need no overhead clearance at all.
Low-Ceiling 2-Post Lift FAQs
What is the best 2 post lift for a low ceiling?
A baseplate (floor plate) 2-post lift is usually the best choice, because it has no overhead beam and shorter columns. Popular options include the Triumph NT-9, Daytona LTPF9, Atlas 9KBPX and Katool KT-H105. If you want the lift out of the way when you're done, the portable Triumph C7000 is only 95 inches tall.
Can I put a 2-post lift in a garage with a 10 foot ceiling?
Yes. Many baseplate 2-post lifts are designed for ceilings of about 9–10 ft. Keep in mind that a lower ceiling also limits how high you can raise a tall vehicle, so measure your vehicle and check the overall height of the lift before you order.
What about an 8 or 9 foot ceiling?
Most 2-post lifts need more than 8 ft. The portable Triumph C7000 has an overall height of 95 inches, and several baseplate lifts fit ceilings around 9 ft, so check each product page. If you have very little height, a mid-rise or low-rise scissor lift may be the better fit.
How much does a low-ceiling 2-post lift cost?
Low-ceiling 2-post lifts on our site currently range from about $1,900 to $7,000. Most 9,000–11,000 lb baseplate lifts run about $1,900–$4,000, and higher-capacity or ALI certified models run about $4,000–$7,000. Financing is available through Approve and Shop Pay.
Is a baseplate 2-post lift as strong as a clear-floor lift?
Capacity is set by each lift's rating, not its style, so a baseplate lift is just as strong as a clear-floor lift with the same rating. The trade-off is the low plate on the floor between the columns, which you drive over when loading the vehicle.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We offer financing through Approve, and you can split eligible purchases into payments with Shop Pay at checkout.