Product Overview
BendPak PL-6000DC 2-Post Parking Lift / Shared Columns 6,000 lbs
Supersedes PL-7000DLX & 5175427
Professional Two-Post Parking Solution for Maximum Space Utilization
The BendPak PL-6000DC dual-column parking lift represents the pinnacle of commercial-grade parking solutions, expertly engineered to accommodate a wide array of vehicles including SUVs, sedans, sports cars, pickups, and vans. Designed specifically for real estate developers, architects, engineers, automotive dealers, and commercial parking operators, this 6,000 lbs capacity two-post parking lift delivers the perfect combination of performance, reliability, and space efficiency for both long-term and short-term parking applications. The typical configuration positions long-term parking on the upper level while short-term parking remains below for easy, convenient access.
The PL-6000DC was meticulously designed to fit inside a typical 8-foot parking space, making it ideal for retrofitting existing parking structures or new construction projects where space is at a premium. Its versatile design allows for operation in both indoor and outdoor locations, making it the perfect choice for parking garages, automotive dealerships, residential buildings, commercial facilities, and luxury storage facilities. With a maximum lifting height of 82.5 inches and an overall height of 126.5 inches, this lift provides ample clearance for parking one vehicle above another while maintaining full accessibility to the vehicle parked below.
Measuring 148.25 inches in overall length and 100.25 inches in overall width, the PL-6000DC features an 82.5-inch usable platform width that comfortably accommodates vehicles of various sizes. The lift's compact footprint combined with its impressive capacity makes it one of the most space-efficient parking solutions available on the market today.
Revolutionary Ganged Column Design Reduces Costs and Space Requirements
Ganged/Shared Columns Design: One of the most innovative and cost-effective features of the PL-6000DC is its revolutionary ganged column design, which allows multiple installations in minimum space. The posts can be shared between adjacent units, dramatically reducing the footprint required for multi-bay installations and lowering overall project costs by eliminating the need for duplicate columns. This intelligent design approach can save thousands of dollars in materials and installation costs when implementing multiple parking positions.
When ganged two or more units wide, the system becomes freestanding, further simplifying installation requirements and reducing structural demands on the building. This freestanding capability when properly configured eliminates the need for additional lateral bracing and allows for greater flexibility in facility layout and design. The ability to share columns between units makes the PL-6000DC an exceptionally economical choice for high-density parking projects where maximizing parking capacity per square foot is critical.
Energy-Efficient Operation Delivers Long-Term Cost Savings
Low Operating Cost: The PL-6000DC features an ingeniously efficient design where the platform is driven by gravity when lowered, meaning no electric motor consumption is required during descent. This energy-efficient design significantly reduces operating costs over the lifetime of the lift, making it an exceptionally economical choice for high-volume parking facilities where lifts are cycled multiple times per day.
The system's 50-second lifting time and 45-second lowering time ensure quick vehicle retrieval while maintaining energy efficiency. Over the course of a year, the energy savings from gravity-assisted lowering can amount to substantial cost reductions, especially in facilities with dozens of parking positions. This green technology approach reduces both operational expenses and environmental impact, making the PL-6000DC a responsible choice for environmentally conscious facilities.
Fast Installation with Comprehensive Support
Fast and Easy Installation: Installation of the PL-6000DC is fast and straightforward, with a detailed installation manual provided along with complete floorplan and foundation drawings. Professional packaging and compact package size ensure simple unloading and handling on-site, reducing labor costs and installation time. Our experienced logistics team delivers the product damage-free, and the comprehensive documentation helps ensure smooth installation work from start to finish.
The lift is designed for installation on typical parking surfaces, eliminating the need for specialized foundation work in many applications. However, buyers are responsible for ensuring anchoring meets any special regional structural or seismic requirements specified by agencies or codes such as the Uniform Building Code (UBC) or International Building Code (IBC). BendPak provides concrete fasteners that meet the criteria of American National Standard ANSI/ALI ALCTV (Current Edition), ensuring a solid foundation for safe operation.
Dependable Hydraulic Operation with Superior Reliability
Dependable Hydraulic Operation: The PL-6000DC features dual telescoping direct-drive cylinders powered by a robust 2.2kW hydraulic power pump, completely eliminating the need for lifting chains, cables, or screw mechanisms. This advanced hydraulic design offers superior reliability, smoother operation, and significantly lower maintenance costs compared to cable-driven or screw-type systems that require regular adjustment and component replacement.
The overhead power unit provides smooth, quiet hydraulic operation that won't disturb nearby occupants or workers, making it ideal for residential buildings, luxury car storage facilities, and noise-sensitive environments. The direct-drive hydraulic system eliminates common points of failure found in other lift designs, resulting in exceptional uptime and minimal service requirements. The system includes hydraulic overloading protection that prevents damage from exceeding the rated capacity, along with a pressure relief valve and pressure compensated flow control valve to ensure safe operation and perfectly level lifting every time.
Industrial-grade hydraulic cylinders feature a single-piece, pilot fitted, machined steel piston wrapped with specially designed, pressure loaded U-cup piston seals, backups, and wear bands to virtually eliminate fluid bypass and ensure consistent performance over many years of operation. This premium cylinder construction delivers the reliability and durability required for commercial parking applications where downtime is not an option.
Comprehensive Safety Systems Protect Vehicles and Operators
Automatic Safety Device: Powerful mechanical safety locks are spaced every 4 inches throughout the lifting range and automatically engage to lock the lift structure as the parking lift raises. This critical safety feature prevents sudden free fall in the unlikely event of a suspension component failure, providing redundant protection for vehicles and peace of mind for operators.
Typically, after the lift is raised to the required working height, operators can lower the lift until it is resting safely on the mechanical locks to minimize wear on suspension components during long-term parking storage. The system includes automatic locking during power outage, ensuring vehicles remain safely secured even during electrical failures. The locks feature an electric auto release with 24V control power for safe, convenient operation, and an optional manual lock release is available in case of electricity failure, ensuring the lift can always be safely lowered.
The automatic safety lock combined with anti-fall device holds the platform securely at any height, providing reliable protection that meets or exceeds industry safety standards. This multi-layered safety approach ensures maximum protection for valuable vehicles and complete confidence for facility operators.
Photocell Sensor Protection Prevents Accidental Collisions
Photocell Sensor Protection: An advanced photocell sensor prohibits the lift from being lowered if a vehicle is parked below, preventing accidental collisions and ensuring maximum safety for vehicles on the lower level. This intelligent safety feature provides critical peace of mind for operators and protects valuable vehicles from costly damage that could occur from operator error or miscommunication.
The photocell sensor system continuously monitors the lower parking position and automatically prevents lowering operations when an obstruction is detected. This automated safety check eliminates the possibility of human error in busy parking facilities where multiple attendants may be working simultaneously. The system provides both audible and visual feedback to alert operators when the lower position is occupied, ensuring clear communication and safe operation at all times.
Commercial-Grade Construction for Demanding Applications
Built to withstand the rigorous demands of commercial parking operations, the PL-6000DC features commercial-grade design and construction throughout every component. The platform includes a galvanized and corrugated anti-slip surface that provides excellent traction in all weather conditions, making it perfectly suitable for outdoor installations where rain, snow, and ice may be present.
The wide deck platform with 82.5-inch usable platform width easily accommodates pickups, vans, and cars of various sizes without requiring precise positioning. The generous platform dimensions provide a comfortable safety margin that simplifies vehicle placement and reduces the risk of damage during parking operations. Full width channel-locked center panels protect the lower vehicle from debris, fluids, and road salt from the upper vehicle, maintaining a clean environment for the vehicle parked below.
The platform can be stopped at different heights to fit various vehicles and ceiling heights, providing maximum flexibility for diverse parking requirements and building constraints. This variable height capability allows operators to optimize space utilization in facilities with varying ceiling heights or when parking vehicles of significantly different sizes.
Maintenance-free composite carriage bearings ensure smooth operation with minimal upkeep, dramatically reducing long-term maintenance costs and eliminating the need for regular lubrication. These advanced bearings provide whisper-quiet operation while withstanding the constant load cycling demanded by busy parking facilities.
Enhanced Security and Operator Safety Controls
Safety and security are paramount in the design of the PL-6000DC. An electric key switch provides essential security and safety control, preventing unauthorized operation and ensuring only trained personnel can operate the lift. The system features automatic shut-off when the operator releases the key switch, preventing accidental or unattended operation that could lead to safety hazards.
The comprehensive control system includes an emergency stop button for immediate shutdown in any emergency situation, and an upper limit switch prevents over-travel beyond the maximum safe height. The lift features robust electric protection for power overload or improper voltage, safeguarding both the equipment and the facility's electrical system from damage due to power surges or electrical anomalies.
All operator controls and lock release systems operate on safe 24V control power, minimizing electrical hazards and providing reliable operation in all conditions. This low-voltage control system meets stringent safety standards while ensuring responsive, precise control of all lift functions.
Flexible Electrical Configurations for Worldwide Installation
The PL-6000DC is designed to work with a wide range of electrical systems, accepting 220-420V, 1 or 3 Phase, 50/60Hz power supply. This exceptional flexibility makes it suitable for installation in virtually any location worldwide, accommodating different regional electrical standards without requiring special transformers or electrical modifications.
Whether your facility operates on North American, European, Asian, or other international electrical standards, the PL-6000DC can be configured to match your power system. This universal compatibility simplifies specification and procurement for international projects and eliminates concerns about electrical compatibility when planning parking facility installations around the globe.
Key Features at a Glance
- 6,000 lbs lifting capacity (2,722 kg) accommodates SUVs, sedans, sports cars, pickups, and vans
- 82.5-inch (2,100 mm) maximum lifting height and usable platform width for versatile vehicle parking
- Ganged column design with shared posts reduces space requirements and installation costs significantly
- Freestanding design when ganged two or more units wide simplifies structural requirements
- Dual direct-drive hydraulic cylinders with overhead power unit for smooth, reliable, quiet operation
- Photocell sensor protection prevents lowering when vehicle is parked below, avoiding collisions
- Automatic safety locks every 4 inches with electric auto release and 24V control power
- Energy-efficient gravity descent eliminates motor consumption during lowering, reducing operating costs
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor installation with galvanized anti-slip platform surface
- Fast 50-second lifting / 45-second lowering time for efficient vehicle retrieval
- Maintenance-free composite carriage bearings for long-term reliability and quiet operation
- Universal electrical compatibility: 220-420V, 1 or 3 Phase, 50/60Hz for worldwide installation
Complete Safety Feature Package
The PL-6000DC includes comprehensive safety features to protect vehicles, operators, and facility:
- Mechanical safety locks spaced every 4 inches throughout the lifting range
- 24V operator controls and lock release for safe low-voltage operation
- Photocell sensor prohibits lift lowering if vehicle is parked below
- Electric protection for power overload or improper voltage conditions
- Automatic locking system during power outage keeps vehicles safely secured
- Emergency stop button for immediate shutdown in any emergency
- Upper limit switch prevents over-travel beyond maximum safe height
- Pressure relief valve and pressure compensated flow control valve ensure safe, level operation
- Industrial-grade hydraulic cylinders with pressure loaded U-cup piston seals virtually eliminate fluid bypass
- Electric key switch for security and to prevent unauthorized operation
- Automatic shut-off when operator releases key switch
- Manual lock release available (optional) in case of electricity failure
- Hydraulic overloading protection prevents damage from exceeding rated capacity
Ideal Applications for the PL-6000DC
The BendPak PL-6000DC parking lift is the perfect solution for a wide variety of commercial, residential, and automotive applications:
Commercial Parking Facilities: Maximize parking capacity in office buildings, shopping centers, hospitals, and municipal parking structures where space is at a premium and efficient vehicle storage is critical.
Automotive Dealerships: Increase vehicle inventory display and storage capacity while maintaining easy access to high-demand vehicles. Perfect for luxury car dealers and high-volume used car lots.
Residential Buildings: Provide premium parking amenities in luxury condominiums, apartment buildings, and mixed-use developments where parking space commands a premium.
Auto Collector Storage: Ideal for private car collectors and classic car storage facilities where protecting valuable vehicles while maximizing space is essential.
Service Centers and Body Shops: Efficiently store customer vehicles and manage workflow in busy automotive service facilities where space management directly impacts profitability.
Why Choose the BendPak PL-6000DC?
When you invest in the BendPak PL-6000DC, you're choosing a parking solution backed by BendPak's decades of lifting equipment expertise and commitment to quality. This commercial-grade parking lift combines innovative space-saving design with robust construction, comprehensive safety features, and energy-efficient operation to deliver exceptional value over its long service life.
The ganged column design sets the PL-6000DC apart from competing parking lifts, offering unmatched flexibility and cost savings for multi-unit installations. Whether you're installing a single unit or outfitting an entire parking facility, the PL-6000DC delivers the performance, reliability, and safety features demanded by professional parking operations.
From the photocell sensor protection and automatic safety locks to the dual direct-drive hydraulic cylinders and maintenance-free composite bearings, every aspect of the PL-6000DC has been engineered for reliable, safe, long-term operation. Choose the BendPak PL-6000DC and experience the difference that professional-grade engineering makes in parking equipment.
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Product Features
- Ganged column design allows multiple installations in minimum space
- Commercial grade design and construction
- Galvanized and corrugated anti-slip platform
- Freestanding design when ganged two or wide
- Overhead power unit provides smooth quiet hydraulic operation
- Designed for installation on typical parking surfaces
- Platform can be stopped at different heights to fit various vehicles and ceiling heights
- Full width channel-locked center panels protect lower vehicle
- Wide deck platform accommodates pickups, vans and cars.
- Dual direct-drive hydraulic cylinders
- Automatic safety lock combined with anti-fall device hold platform securely
- Maintenance free composite carriage bearings
- Electric key switch for security and safety
- Automatic shut-off when operator releases key switch
- Manual lock release available in case electricity failure (OPTIONAL)
- Hydraulic overloading protection
- Photocell sensor prohibits lift to be lowered if vehicle is parked below
Safety Features
- Mechanical safety locks are spaced every 4 inches
- 24v operator controls and lock release
- Photocell sensor prohibits lift to be lowered if vehicle is parked below
- Electric protection for power overload or improper voltage
- Automatic locking system during power outage
- Emergency stop button
- Upper limit switch
- Pressure relief valve and pressure compensated flow control valve to ensure safe operation and level lifting
- Industrial-grade hydraulic cylinders feature a single-piece, pilot fitted, machined steel piston, wrapped with specially designed, pressure loaded U-cup piston seals, backups and wear bands to virtually eliminate fluid bypass
Product Specifications
Specifications
PL-6000DC
Style
Two-Post Parking Lift
Capacity
Lifting Capacity
6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg)
Lift Dimensions
Overall Height
126.5” (3,221 mm)
Overall Length
148.25” (3,766 mm)
Overall Width
100.25” (2,547 mm)
Usable Platform Width
82.5” (2,100 mm)
Lifting Height
82.5” (2,100 mm)
Power
Lifting / Lowering Time
50 / 45 sec
Electrical Required
220-420V, 1 or 3 Phase, 50/60Hz
Control Power
24V
Lock Release
Electric Auto Release
Electrical Required
220-420V, 1 or 3 Phase, 50/60Hz
Power Pack
2.2kw Hydraulic Power Pump
BendPak lifts are supplied with concrete fasteners that meet the criteria of the American National Standard ANSI/ALI ALCTV-(Current). Buyer is responsible for all charges relating to any special regional structural or seismic anchoring requirements specified by any other agencies or codes such as the Uniform Building Code (UBC) or International Building Code (IBC).
Key Features
- Published product configuration: BendPak PL-6000DC 2-Post Parking Lift / Shared Columns 6,000 lbs Supersedes PL-7000DLX & 5175427 Professional Two-Post Parking Solution for Maximum Space Utilization The BendPak PL-6000DC dual-column parking lift represents the pinnacle of commercial-grade parking solutions, expertly engineered to accommodate a wide
- Exact manufacturer model or part number: 5176260
- Cataloged for Lifts & Hoists: Car Lifts — Specialty Lifts
- 4 product manual or technical documents linked below
- Condition: New
Product Specifications
| Brand | BendPak |
|---|---|
| SKU | 5176260 |
| MPN / Model | 5176260 |
| Condition | New |
| Division | Lifts & Hoists |
| Primary Category | Car Lifts |
| Collection | Specialty Lifts |
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