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A Four-Post Truck Lift for Every Alignment Application<\/h2>\n

BendPak\u2019s largest-capacity alignment lift easily accommodates vehicles up to 18,000 lbs. Of course, it still services smaller sports cars and race cars without a problem. If your shop is busy and can\u2019t afford the space for multiple lifts, you\u2019ll need the extra lifting power to be ready for those larger trucks and SUVs. The HDS-18EA offers the same safety features and rugged design as every other car lift BendPak makes, from the aircraft-quality steel cables and enhanced cable sheaves to the adjustable locking heights and slack-cable secondary lock system. You\u2019ll also enjoy the best warranty money can buy, which makes this \u200bauto lift the very best value of any alignment lift, anywhere. Full stop.<\/p>\n

Slip plates<\/h3>\n

BendPak’s rear-seated, free-floating slip plates let you perform wheel alignments on heavy trucks while keeping vehicle suspensions relaxed, securely fitted on the slip plates. This is the best way to perform wheel alignments because it eliminates potential flex and loss of pressure in rear tire walls as a result of old-fashioned alignments that require individual wheel jacking.<\/p>\n

Turn plate<\/h3>\n

BendPak\u2019s galvanized and corrosion-resistant front-alignment turn plates feature dual recessed turn plate pockets that position your turn plates to help position your vehicle with very little effort: your equipment installations (i.e. 3D alignment pads) can be managed breezily.<\/p>\n

Dual-hub cable sheaves<\/h3>\n

BendPak\u2019s cable sheaves are world-class and over-engineered to function for years as though they were brand new. Simply picking up and holding one of these sheaves is convincing enough to see they\u2019re not going to wear out any time soon. Not simply molded chunks of steel to route the cables, they\u2019re heavy, massive and virtually immoveable when installed within the structure. BendPak calls their 12″ diameter cable sheaves \u201csupersized\u201d for a reason. They\u2019re located within the runway along with equally impressive 4″ diameter sheave axles.<\/p>\n

Heavy-duty aircraft cable<\/h3>\n

1\/2\u201d diameter, 6 x 25 aircraft-quality stainless-steel lifting cables do their part to make BendPak alignment lifts some of the most robust lifts ever constructed. These cables hoist your lift in the air in just seconds. They\u2019re internally routed, but you can still see the runway through the open side of each column. This lets you see for yourself that BendPak cables remain lubricated during each use and rarely, if ever, show signs of wear.<\/p>\n

Adjustable height locking positions<\/h3>\n

The ability to choose your own working height is essential. BendPak offers multiple locking levels on every car lift they make in order to keep you as comfortable as possible.<\/p>\n

Built-in lubrication<\/h3>\n

Grease nipples lubricate the cable sheaves, keeping all cables and runways operating smoothly. You\u2019ll rarely need to lubricate the grease fittings. We just ask that you perform periodic maintenance as indicated in your owner\u2019s manual. We promise it isn\u2019t much.<\/p>\n

Flow restrictor<\/h3>\n

A lift that utilizes hydraulic systems needs a flow divider to keep the lift platforms rising evenly. Flow dividers also ensure your lift lowers slowly in the unlikely event of a hydraulic failure. This safety feature is non-negotiable, so BendPak manufactures it into every alignment lift they make.<\/p>\n

Spring-loaded safety locks<\/h3>\n

Springs engage at the locking points of each column and accommodate for slight slopes in your garage.<\/p>\n

Push-button pneumatic lock release<\/h3>\n

With the locks in place, it\u2019s easy to release them again and get the car lift platform moving. A pneumatic lock release is activated with the push of a button, and it targets all four locks at once. Stainless steel and aluminum pneumatic cylinders keep your truck lift working for many years of reliable service.<\/p>\n

Secondary lock system<\/h3>\n

Cable slack issues should stay in the last century! BendPak\u2019s cable slack detection acts as a secondary lock system, engaging instantly when slack exceeds operating parameters. The power unit shuts down until the problem can be fixed.<\/p>\n

Integrated design<\/h3>\n

BendPak proudly internally routes all of their cables and runway systems. This provides the best and most appealing user experience, and it increases the lifespan of the alignment lift. Weather and corrosive materials that can spill across the floor in busy service bays should never be a concern. In case of an accident, the working of your lift is protected from many hazards that present themselves in shops.<\/p>\n

Electric-hydraulic power system<\/h3>\n

An ergonomically placed display underlines BendPak\u2019s commitment to sophisticated technology that\u2019s easy for anyone to get quickly trained on and safely use. The display\u2019s stop and start functions are logically placed alongside the emergency shutoff and warning configurations. If you have any questions about how your lift is operating, the power system display readout is often the first and best place to look.<\/p>\n

Longer approach ramps<\/h3>\n

Alignment lifts are used repetitively in most shops, and oftentimes, many different chassis styles will be lifted in the course of a day. Low-bodied vehicles risk bottoming out if the lift ramps are too short, and larger trucks and SUVs are tricky to maneuver when you have to apply extra gas to climb a steep slope and hit the brakes right away to prevent going too far or driving off the platform. These extended ramps make loading vehicles a worry-free, hassle-free operation.<\/p>\n

Flexible protective conduit<\/h3>\n

All cables, including hydraulic lines and airlines, are protected by a conduit that is tough, durable and non-conducive to electricity. If it\u2019s potentially exposed to the elements, we\u2019ve got it covered. Literally.<\/p>\n

Rolling bridge jacks<\/h3>\n

Turn your alignment lift into a multi-purpose tool for tire changes and brake service. Rolling bridge jacks, which also work on BendPak’s four-post lifts, engage vehicle frames and lift vehicles off the runways. Two bridge jacks lift the entire vehicle for full-service accessibility. Not having to swap vehicles onto multiple lifts is a huge time-saver in busy shops. Frame contact pads support larger frames (i.e. trucks, SUVs) and each jack features telescoping arms to help reach the lift points on virtually every vehicle type.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Features<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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  • 18,000-lb. lifting capacity<\/li>\n
  • CE Approved and Certified. Meets or exceeds the standards prescribed by European Standard EN-1493<\/li>\n
  • Multi-caster slip plates<\/li>\n
  • Spring-loaded automatic safety locks<\/li>\n
  • Supersized 12″ diameter cable sheaves<\/li>\n
  • Four stainless steel lifting cables<\/li>\n
  • Grease nipples on every sheave and axle<\/li>\n
  • Single hydraulic under-runway cylinder<\/li>\n
  • Integrated hydraulic flow restrictor<\/li>\n
  • Durable powder coat finish<\/li>\n
  • Push-button pneumatic lock release<\/li>\n
  • Secondary lock system on constant guard<\/li>\n
  • Enclosed cables, airlines, safety latches<\/li>\n
  • Multiple adjustable locking positions<\/li>\n
  • Maintenance-free power system<\/li>\n
  • Conveniently located controls<\/li>\n
  • 12″ x 12″ base plates<\/li>\n
  • Optional rolling jacks available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Specs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    Style<\/th>\nFloorplate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    SKU#<\/th>\n5175968<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Lifting Capacity<\/th>\n18,000 lbs. (8,165 kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    *Max Capacity \/ Front Axle<\/th>\n9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    *Max Capacity \/ Rear Axle<\/th>\n9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    A<\/span>\u00a0– Min. Runway Height<\/th>\n8.5″ (216 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    B<\/span>\u00a0– Max. Rise<\/th>\n60″ (1,524 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    C<\/span>\u00a0– Max. Lifting Height<\/th>\n68.5″ (1,740 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    D<\/span>\u00a0– Overall Width<\/th>\n154″ (3,912 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    E<\/span>\u00a0– Outside Length<\/th>\n257″ (6,528 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    F<\/span>\u00a0– Overall Length<\/th>\n297″ (7,544 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    G<\/span>\u00a0– Height of Columns<\/th>\n93″ (2,362 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    H<\/span>\u00a0– Width Between Columns<\/th>\n134″ (3,404 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    I<\/span>\u00a0– Drive-Thru Clearance<\/th>\n109″ (2,769 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    J<\/span>\u00a0– Runway Width<\/th>\n22″ (559 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    K<\/span>\u00a0– Length of Runways<\/th>\n263″ (6,680 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    L<\/span>\u00a0– Width Between Runways<\/th>\n38″ (965 mm) or 56″ (1,422 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    M<\/span>\u00a0– Runway Centerline<\/th>\n60″ (1,524 mm) or 78″ (1,981 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    N<\/span>\u00a0– Outside Edge of Runways<\/th>\n82″ (2,083 mm) or 100″ (2,540 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Rated Capacity<\/th>\n185″ (4,699 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    75% Capacity<\/th>\n160″ (4,064 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    50% Capacity<\/th>\n135″ (3,429 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    25% Capacity<\/th>\n110″ (2,794 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Locking Positions<\/th>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Lock Spacing<\/th>\nEvery 6″ \/ 152 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Motor<\/th>\n220 VAC \/ 60 Hz \/ 1 Ph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Noise<\/th>\n45 dB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Shipping Weight<\/th>\n6,790-lbs. (3,079 kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Shipping Dimensions<\/th>\n265” x 26” x 38” (6,731 mm x 660 mm x 965 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Time to Full Rise<\/th>\n75 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    \"\"\u00a0You\u2019re now looking at the largest-capacity alignment lift BendPak makes. When you need to align truck wheels, this lift\u2019s free-floating slip plates and galvanized steel turn plates will make sure the job is done correctly the first time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8162,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[47,90],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-8160","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-car-lifts","product_cat-alignment-lifts","desktop-align-left","tablet-align-left","mobile-align-left","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/garagesequipments.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/8160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/garagesequipments.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/garagesequipments.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/garagesequipments.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/8160\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8163,"href":"https:\/\/garagesequipments.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/8160\/revisions\/8163"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garagesequipments.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/garagesequipments.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garagesequipments.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=8160"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garagesequipments.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=8160"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/garagesequipments.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=8160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}