BendPak 9APF Open-Top Two-Post Lift for Low Ceilings – 9,000 lb Capacity | Floorplate Design | AP-Series

The BendPak 9APF is an open-top, floorplate-style two-post lift built for low-ceiling garages and tall vehicle applications. With a 9,000 lb lifting capacity, it combines AP-Series engineering, advanced safety systems, and versatile arm technology into a smart, low-profile design. By removing the overhead beam and routing hydraulic and equalizer lines beneath a sleek floorplate, the 9APF delivers superior clearance for tall vans and lifted trucks while keeping your shop clean, efficient, and ceiling-friendly.

Key Features

• 9,000 lb lifting capacity accommodates cars, SUVs, and light-duty trucks

• Open-top, floorplate design ideal for low-ceiling installations and tall vehicles

• Extra-low steel cover plate keeps hydraulic and equalizer lines safely enclosed

• Triple-telescoping AP-Series swing arms for exceptional reach and retraction

• Bi-Metric™ arm geometry allows symmetric or asymmetric vehicle positioning

• Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System (ASARS) with 360° grip and quick-release lever

• Dropped pad receivers and stackable height adapters for varied lift points and low-profile vehicles

• Multiple safety-lock positions with single-point lock release for ease of use

• Dual hydraulic cylinders and electric-hydraulic power system for smooth operation

• Heavy-duty equalizer cables and oversized sheaves reduce fatigue and extend service life

• Large steel base plates and single-piece columns provide outstanding rigidity and strength

• Self-lubricating UHMW polyethylene carriage sliders ensure quiet, smooth travel

• Adjustable wide or narrow installation options to fit your shop layout

• Designed for high-cycle professional use with straightforward maintenance access

Specifications

Capacity

• Lifting Capacity: 9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)

• Maximum Capacity / Front Axle: 4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg)

• Maximum Capacity / Rear Axle: 4,500 lbs. (2,041 kg)

• Maximum Capacity per Lift Arm: 2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)

Dimensions

• Width Overall: 136" or 146" (3,453 or 3,707 mm)

• Base Plate Width: 25.25" (642 mm)

• Post Height: 123" (3,128 mm)

• Drive-Thru Clearance: 91" or 101" (2,311 or 2,565 mm)

• Inside Posts: 108.25" or 118.25" (2,749 or 3,003 mm)

• Outside Posts: 129.5" or 139.5" (3,289 or 3,543 mm)

• Minimum Height with Pad: 4.5" (114 mm)

• Maximum Lifting Height: 73.5" (1,867 mm)

• Maximum Rise: 70" (1,775 mm)

• Maximum Pad Adjustment: 2.25" (55 mm)

• Floor Plate Height: 1.4" (36 mm)

• Floor Plate Width: 9.5" (240 mm)

Arms & Pads

• Front Arm Reach (Pivot to Cradle Pad Center): 22.25" – 47.5" (562 – 1,205 mm)

• Rear Arm Reach (Pivot to Cradle Pad Center): 29.5" – 57" (747 – 1,446 mm)

Safety

• Safety Lock Positions: 14 (spaced every 3.6" / 92 mm)

Power Unit

• Motor: 208–230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 Ph, 5 HP, 23 Amps

• Time to Full Rise: ≈ 60 seconds

• Operating Hydraulic Pressure (Max Load): 2,170 psi

• Sound Pressure Level: < 85 dB

A $395 surcharge from the freight carrier will be applied if no forklift or loading dock is available at the delivery location.