Shop portable scissor lifts that roll around the shop and store against a wall when you're done, so you can still park in the bay. This collection brings together our mobile mid-rise and low-rise car scissor lifts from Atlas, AMGO, Katool, Titan and Tuxedo, from 6,000 lb to 10,000 lb, including the Atlas 6MR and 7K-Kwik-Bay, AMGO MR06, MRP06, LR06 and LR10, Katool KT-X66, KT-X80, KT-X85 and KT-X90E, Titan MRL-6000 and Tuxedo MR6K-48X and MR6.5K-38.
Compare all car scissor lifts. Financing is available through Approve and Shop Pay. Outfitting a commercial shop, dealership or fleet with multiple lifts? Request a commercial quote.
Portable Car Scissor Lifts
A portable scissor car lift doesn't need to be bolted down. The lift rides on wheels or a dolly, and the power unit sits on its own stand or cart, so one person can move it into place, lift the vehicle and roll it away afterward. That makes a portable lift a good fit for home garages, tire and detail shops and any bay that has to do double duty.
How to Choose a Portable Scissor Lift
- Lift height: Portable mid-rise lifts raise a vehicle roughly 38–60 inches for brake, suspension and undercarriage work, like the Atlas 6MR (53½"), Titan MRL-6000 (60") and Katool KT-X66 (47"). Portable low-rise lifts like the AMGO LR06 and Atlas LR06 raise about 24 inches for wheel, tire and body work.
- Capacity: Most portable lifts are rated 6,000–8,000 lb, which covers most cars and SUVs. The AMGO LR10 offers 10,000 lb in a portable low-rise.
- Lock release: Choose a pneumatic release like the Katool KT-X80 if you have shop air, or an electric release like the KT-X85 or KT-X90E if you don't.
- Drive-on or swing-arm: Drive-on models like the Atlas 7K-Kwik-Bay and AMGO MRP06 use ramps that become part of the platform. Swing-arm models like the Atlas 6MR and Tuxedo MR6K-48X use arms and pads to reach the lift points.
- Power: Many portable lifts run on a standard 110V outlet. Some Katool models can run on 110V or 220V. Check each product page.
More Scissor Lift Options
Want a permanent setup? See full-rise and in-ground scissor lifts. Compare lift heights in mid-rise scissor lifts and low-rise scissor lifts, or shop by brand: Atlas, AMGO, Katool, Tuxedo, Titan and Daytona.
Portable Scissor Lift FAQs
How much does a portable scissor lift cost?
Portable scissor lifts on our site currently range from about $1,800 to $5,300. Portable low-rise lifts run about $1,800–$2,500, and portable mid-rise lifts run about $2,150–$5,300. Financing is available through Approve and Shop Pay. Buying multiple lifts for a commercial shop, dealership or fleet? Request a commercial quote.
Does a portable scissor lift need to be bolted to the floor?
No. Portable lifts are designed to be used without anchoring and moved when you're done. You still need a flat, level, solid concrete floor, and you should follow the setup steps in each lift's manual.
Can one person move a portable scissor lift?
Yes. Portable lifts come with wheels, a tow bar or a dolly-mounted power unit so one person can roll the lift and power unit into position.
Will a portable scissor lift work in a low-ceiling garage?
Yes. Scissor lifts have no posts or overhead beams, so you only need enough height to raise the vehicle to the lift's top height. A mid-rise lift reaching about 4 ft is a good fit for many 8–9 ft garages.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We offer financing through Approve, and you can split eligible purchases into payments with Shop Pay at checkout.