Product Overview
BendPak 12APX High-Rise 2 Post Car Lift – 12,000 lb. Capacity w/Low-Pro™ Arms
Built for the Modern Shop: High-Rise Design Meets Heavy-Duty Performance
The BendPak 12APX High-Rise 2 Post Lift is engineered for mechanics who demand comfort, safety, and performance in a single package. With an impressive 169" overall height (and a 193" option available with the 12APX-192 model), this lift delivers unmatched working clearance, allowing technicians to stand upright while servicing vehicles—eliminating the back strain and uncomfortable positions that plague traditional shop environments. Combined with a robust 12,000 lb. lifting capacity, Low-Pro™ triple-telescoping arms, and Bi-Metric™ adaptable design, the 12APX stands as one of the most versatile and capable two-post lifts available today.
Whether you're servicing sedans, SUVs, trucks, or the latest generation of electric vehicles, the 12APX provides the reach, clearance, and stability required for efficient, safe, and precise lifting. This is more than a lift—it's a solution designed for the future of automotive service.
A New Paradigm in Lifting: The AP Series Advantage
Today's auto repair shops are servicing vehicles equipped with cutting-edge technology, from hybrid drivetrains to fully electric powertrains. To keep pace, technicians need equipment that matches the sophistication and demands of modern vehicles. The BendPak AP Series represents a revolutionary leap forward in two-post lift design, combining the best attributes of symmetric and asymmetric lifts into a single, highly adaptable platform.
The 12APX is purpose-built for extreme use, high loads, and operator safety. Its advanced Bi-Metric™ arm design allows you to configure the lift for either symmetric or asymmetric lifting all without swapping arms. This innovative design offers the flexibility of wide or narrow installation configurations, making it ideal for shops with diverse vehicle fleets and space constraints. The result is a durable, safe, and highly efficient lift that reduces service and maintenance costs while maximizing productivity.
Engineered for Electric Vehicles: Ready for the Future of Automotive Service
Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly transforming the automotive landscape. Forecasters predict that EVs will account for a significant percentage of all vehicles sold in the coming years—and these vehicles present unique challenges for service professionals. EVs are considerably heavier than traditional gasoline or diesel vehicles, thanks to large battery packs, reinforced frameworks, heavy-duty suspensions, and protective metal armor shielding critical components. This added weight introduces substantially greater stresses and forces on lift components, especially two-post lifts.
The BendPak 12APX was designed with the weight and service requirements of EVs in mind. BendPak engineers utilized high tensile-strength steels for all critical load-holding components, ensuring that the lift can handle the increased demands of heavier vehicles safely and reliably. The use of advanced materials allowed for the development of swing arms with greater telescoping movement and tube profiles optimized for low ground clearance vehicles and the outer-positioned lifting points typical of electric vehicle chassis designs.
From reinforced construction to purposefully engineered design features, the 12APX is the perfect EV service solution. Each model provides exceptional under-car access thanks to extremely low-profile arms and extra-wide column spacing (120" inside posts, 143" outside posts). Increased arm travel and minimal arm retraction deliver more versatile lift support positioning, perfectly suited for the unique lifting requirements of electric vehicles—from compact EVs to heavy electric trucks and SUVs.
Revolutionary Safety Technology: Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System (ASARS)
Swing arm restraints have been a standard feature on two-post lifts for decades, designed to minimize the risk of arms shifting during vehicle loading and service operations. However, traditional restraint systems often struggle to withstand the excessive forces that occur when vehicles suddenly shift on support pads—due to improper loading or when heavy drivetrain components are added or removed during service, causing unexpected changes in the vehicle's center of balance.
The BendPak 12APX features the groundbreaking Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System (ASARS), a patented safety innovation that sets the AP Series apart from every other two-post lift on the market. ASARS is specifically engineered for heavy vehicle service and is built to withstand the elevated pushing and pulling forces that occur during vehicle service operations.
ASARS Delivers Unmatched Safety:
With a full 360 degrees of load-holding grip, the heavily forged-steel design of ASARS secures the lift arms firmly in place with over 2,000 pounds of load-holding force, preventing unplanned swing-arm movement during lift use and vehicle service. This adaptive system requires minimal operator involvement and delivers unparalleled holding power. A distinctive power-hold design ensures precise, non-shifting action, while a handy quick-release operator lever allows for instant release of clamping pressure when repositioning is needed.
Triple-Telescoping Nested Swing Arm Design: Maximum Versatility
The revolutionary and patented swing arms on the BendPak 12APX are specifically tailored for the varying lifting points found on modern vehicles. Unlike traditional two-post lift arms, AP arms retract shorter and extend farther, offering lift operators a myriad of positioning options—it's like having the best features of symmetric, asymmetric, and wide-reach lifts all in one package.
The innovative three-stage arms achieve greater telescoping movement thanks to their patented nesting feature, which results in superior retraction and extended reach. Inner sliding arm movement is no longer impeded by arm end plates, tube closeouts, or even the arm pivot pin itself. The inner tubes retract fully through the back of the arm assembly and even beyond the arm pin, resulting in more achievable retraction and extension than any conventional two-post lift arm design.
Front Arm Reach: 26" minimum retraction / 55.25" maximum extension
Rear Arm Reach: 29.5" minimum retraction / 60" maximum extension
Low-Pro™ Arms: Unmatched Access to Low-Clearance Vehicles
Our exclusive Low-Pro™ swing arms feature telescoping channels with a shorter profile and a dropped-end pad receiver, resulting in superior serviceability on lowered chassis-height vehicles. These arms access hard-to-reach lift points with minimal hindrance, providing increased versatility and reducing the risk of damage to vehicle side skirts, running boards, or ground effects.
With a minimum pad height of just 4 inches, the 12APX can safely lift even the most aggressive lowered vehicles, sports cars, and performance sedans. Varying height stackable adapters (included: 2.5" medium adapters and 5" tall adapters ), combined with double-telescoping screw pads, provide exceptional vertical pad placement for precise and safe vehicle support.
Screw Pads and Adapters That Adjust to Your Needs
Double-telescoping screw adapters feature gouge and tear-resistant polyurethane pads that can be screwed up or down to ensure level lifting in all conditions. This design provides more precise and secure frame engagement, ensuring technician safety even on uneven surfaces. The included 2.5" and 5" stackable adapters (plus available optional heights) provide greater vertical pad placement for precise and safe vehicle support across a wide range of vehicle types and lift point configurations.
The drop-in design allows for quick and easy adapter use, and a column-mounted rack keeps the adapters neatly organized and secure when not in use.
Bi-Metric™ Swing Arms: Symmetric or Asymmetric – Your Choice
Exclusive Bi-Metric™ adaptable swing arms give users the ability to configure their lift in either symmetric or asymmetric configurations. This 2-in-1 design gives operators the option of loading vehicles either symmetrically (centerline of vehicle at column) or asymmetrically (centerline of vehicle behind column), depending on door clearance needs and service access requirements.
By not having to switch out arms or reconfigure the lift between jobs, you'll be able to service a wider variety of vehicles faster and more efficiently than ever before. This innovative feature alone makes the 12APX one of the most versatile two-post lifts on the market.
Innovative Safety Lock System: Multi-Position Locking for Maximum Security
The BendPak 12APX features an advanced multi-position safety lock system with locks integrated into each column. These mechanical locks engage automatically as the lift rises, providing redundant safety and load-holding security at multiple heights throughout the lift's 75.75" maximum rise.
A single-point safety release allows operators to disengage the locks quickly and easily when lowering the vehicle, while a padded overhead safety shutoff bar provides an additional layer of protection. In the event of contact with the bar during lifting, the lift automatically stops, preventing damage to vehicles or the lift itself.
Key Features and Benefits at a Glance
- 12,000 lb. lifting capacity handles cars, SUVs, trucks, and heavy EVs with confidence
- 169" overall height (193" option available with 12APX-192 model) – exceptional working clearance
- Low-Pro™ triple-telescoping arms minimum pad height of just 4 inches
- Bi-Metric™ lifting symmetric or asymmetric configurations without changing arms
- Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System (ASARS) over 2,000 lbs. of holding force
- Dual hydraulic direct-drive cylinders smooth, balanced lifting every time
- Electric/hydraulic HVLP power system 220 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Phase
- Self-lubricating Dura-Glide UHMW polyethylene bearing system reduced maintenance, longer life
- Heavy-duty aircraft-quality equalizer cables with oversized cable sheave diameter
- Single-point safety release and padded overhead safety shutoff bar
- Durable powder coat finish long-lasting protection and professional appearance
- Expandable top beam accommodates wider vehicles and provides installation flexibility
- Time to full rise: ≤ 45 seconds fast cycle times maximize shop productivity
- Noise level: <70 dB quieter operation for a more comfortable work environment
What's Included: Complete Package for Immediate Use
The BendPak 12APX comes complete with everything you need to start servicing vehicles right away:
- 2.5" Medium Adapters (Set of 4)
- 5" Tall Adapters (Set of 4)
- Adapter Holders (Set of 2)
- Drop-In Cradle Pads (Set of 4)
- Installation and operation manual
- ALI Certified for safety and performance
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to.
Product Features
- 12K LBS. Lifting Capacity
- Bi-Metric™ Lifting
- Low-Pro™ Triple-Telescoping Arms
- Performance Guaranteed
- Adaptable Design: Symmetric or Asymmetric
- Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System (ASARS)
- Durable Powder Coat Finish
- Expandable Top Beam
- Double-Telescoping Screw Pads
- Padded Overhead Safety Shutoff Bar
- Exclusive Bi-Metric™ Arm Design
- Single-Point Safety Release
- Drop-End Arms
- Dual Hydraulic Direct-Drive Cylinders
- Electric/Hydraulic HVLP Power System
- Self-Lubricating Dura-Glide UHMW Polyethylene Bearing System
- Safety Locks in Each Column
- Heavy-Duty Aircraft-Quality Equalizer Cables
- Oversized Cable Sheave Diameter
- Four-Triple Telescoping Arms
Includes
- 2.5" Medium Adapters (Set of 4)
- 5" Tall Adapters (Set of 4)
- Adapter Holders (Set of 2)
- Drop-In Cradle Pads (Set of 4)
Product Specifications
Model
12APX
12APX-192
Capacity
Lifting Capacity: (*)
12,000 lbs. (4,443 kg)
Rise
A Max. Rise
75.75" / 1,922 mm
B Lifting Height w/Pad down
78.50" / 1,992.3 mm
C Max. Lifting Height w/ Pad Pp
82.5" / 2,095 mm
D Min. Height w/ Pad
4" / 101.2 mm
Time to Full Rise
= 45 Seconds
Dimensions / Weights
E Overall Height
169" / 4,294 mm
193" / 4,904 mm
F Overall Width
156" / 3,959 mm
G Width, Outside Posts
143" / 3,238 mm
H Width, Inside Posts
120" / 3,047 mm
I Drive thru
103" / 2,616 mm
J Floor to Top Switch
162.50" / 4,128.1 mm
186.50" / 4,738.5 mm
K Front Arm Reach
26" / 660.4 mm (Min)
55.25" / 1,404.2 mm (Max)
L Rear Arm Reach
29.5" / 745.3 mm (Min)
60" / 1,524.4 mm (Max)
Max. load per Lift Arm
3,000 lbs. / 1,361 kg
Pad Adapters Total Height
7.50" / 188 mm
Power Unit
Motor
220 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Phase
Noise
<70 dB
The design, material and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Key Features
- Published product configuration: BendPak 12APX High-Rise 2 Post Car Lift – 12,000 lb. Capacity w/Low-Pro™ Arms Built for the Modern Shop: High-Rise Design Meets Heavy-Duty Performance The BendPak 12APX High-Rise 2 Post Lift is engineered for mechanics who demand comfort, safety, and performance in a single package. With an impressive 169" overall
- Exact manufacturer model or part number: 5175556
- Cataloged for Lifts & Hoists: Car Lifts — 2 Post Lifts
- 3 product manual or technical documents linked below
- Condition: New
Product Specifications
| Brand | BendPak |
|---|---|
| SKU | 5175556 |
| MPN / Model | 5175556 |
| Condition | New |
| Division | Lifts & Hoists |
| Primary Category | Car Lifts |
| Collection | 2 Post Lifts |
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