{"product_id":"bendpak-10apx-181-pro-series-10-000-lb-capacity-2-post-car-lift","title":"BendPak Lift - 10APX-181 Pro Series 10,000lb 2 Post Car Lift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBendPak 10APX-181: a forged-steel arm restraint rated to hold 2000 pounds sideways\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe most likely thing to go wrong on a two-post lift is not the hoist. It is an arm moving when it should not — a vehicle settling onto a badly placed pad, a technician putting his weight behind a seized bolt, or the balance shifting the moment a heavy component comes out. The \u003cstrong\u003e10APX-181\u003c\/strong\u003e answers that with an automatic swing arm restraint made from forged steel, gripping through a full \u003cstrong\u003e360 degrees\u003c\/strong\u003e and rated to hold against over \u003cstrong\u003e2000 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e of side force.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo details make it more than a specification. It engages by itself as the lift rises, so there is no step for a busy operator to skip, and a quick-release lever takes the clamping pressure off in one movement when you genuinely need to reposition. Around it sits a \u003cstrong\u003e10,000 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 4,536 kg two-post lift built on the same triple-telescoping, Bi-Metric arm set as the rest of the series — and, in this variant, an overhead beam raised to take high-roof cargo vans.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the tall-beam version and the ceiling is the deciding factor, so read the next section before you order — the published figures for the overhead height differ. What is not in dispute is the footprint. The lift installs in one of two widths: 135 in. \/ 3,429 mm or 145 in. \/ 3,683 mm overall, with 108.25 in. \/ 2,750 mm or 118.25 in. \/ 3,004 mm between the columns, and drive-through clearance of 92 in. \/ 2,337 mm or 102 in. \/ 2,591 mm. Outside the columns you need 127 in. \/ 3,226 mm or 137 in. \/ 3,480 mm. Power is 220 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Phase, quoted at under 70 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur record does not state the required concrete thickness or compressive strength. On a two-post lift every pound reaches the floor through the anchors, so please do not assume it — the figure is in the installation manual linked on this page and we will confirm it in writing on request. Ceiling, slab and circuit are the buyer's responsibility to verify before ordering, and on a beam this tall the ceiling is not a formality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eConfirm the overhead height before you order\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the specification the whole variant exists for, and the published figures for it differ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhere the figure comes from\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat it says\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThe model designation and the copy currently on this page\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eOverhead beam of \u003cstrong\u003e181 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOur spec block and catalogue height field, both shared across the 10AP series\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eHeight overall 157 in. \/ 3,988 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRise at the carriage, published\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e75 in. \/ 1,905 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOur catalogue field, lifting height to top of arms\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e6.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe likeliest reading is that the spec block was inherited from the standard-height model in the same family, though that is a reading and not a measurement. \u003cstrong\u003eIf your ceiling is anywhere near the limit — and 181 in. is over fifteen feet — ask us to confirm the overhead height in writing before you order, and measure to your lowest obstruction rather than to the roof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lighting, door tracks and ducting are what actually stop a tall lift going in.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy a taller beam is a different lift, not a bigger one\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapacity is unchanged: the reason to buy the tall variant is a high-roof cargo van, which will otherwise touch the beam long before it reaches working height. That is a real constraint for anyone servicing delivery fleets, camper conversions or box-body light commercials, and it is not solved by a longer arm or a stronger cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder the vehicle, the arms are the series' triple-telescoping Low-Pro design with dropped-end pad receivers, so they retract shorter and extend further than a two-stage arm and clear side skirts and running boards on the way in. The Bi-Metric design lets you load symmetrically or asymmetrically without changing arms — which on a van matters mostly for getting the driver's door open in a narrow bay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePads, adapters and per-arm limits\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eScrew pads are double-telescoping and spin up by hand to meet uneven pick-up points. For trucks and vans on rectangular steel frames, BendPak's frame cradle pads use heavy-duty steel with a textured polyurethane lining and fit the arms on \u003cstrong\u003e35 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e or 60 mm pins; stacking adapters are offered in \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e5 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e heights. All of those are accessories rather than inclusions. The published maximum load per lift arm is 2,500 lbs \/ 1,134 kg, against axle limits of 5,000 lbs \/ 2,268 kg — a laden van with weight over one axle can approach an arm limit while the total is still comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFleet and delivery workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e lifting high-roof cargo vans that will not clear a standard beam.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCamper and conversion specialists\u003c\/strong\u003e working on tall light commercials.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBusy general bays\u003c\/strong\u003e that want the restraint and arm geometry of the series with headroom to spare.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTall buildings\u003c\/strong\u003e, workshop or domestic, where ceiling height is genuinely not the constraint.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo columns with the expandable top beam and oversized 53 in. and 59 in. carriages; four triple-telescoping Bi-Metric Low-Pro arms with double-telescoping screw pads; the automatic swing arm restraints; safety locks spaced every 3 in. per column with single-point release; the padded overhead safety shutoff bar; 3\/8 in. (10 mm) high-strength multi-strand galvanised steel equalising cable over oversized sheaves; and the electric-hydraulic HVLP power unit in a powder coat finish. Frame cradle pads, stacking adapters and the WSA-100 work station — four 110V outlets with 20 amp industrial GFI protection and two air service outlets — are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFigure\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLifting capacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e10,000 lbs \/ 4,536 kg\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity per axle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e5,000 lbs \/ 2,268 kg front and rear\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum load per lift arm\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2,500 lbs \/ 1,134 kg\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eArm restraint\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e360 degrees, over 2000 pounds of side force\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverhead height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePublished figures differ — confirm before ordering, see above\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRise\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e75 in. \/ 1,905 mm at the carriage; 79.5 in. \/ 2,007 mm with pad; 89 in. \/ 2,261 mm with pad and 63 mm adapter\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum height with pad\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4 in. \/ 102 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth overall\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e135 in. \/ 3,429 mm or 145 in. \/ 3,683 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOutside columns\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e127 in. \/ 3,226 mm or 137 in. \/ 3,480 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInside columns\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e108.25 in. \/ 2,750 mm or 118.25 in. \/ 3,004 mm, about 10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDrive-through clearance\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e92 in. \/ 2,337 mm or 102 in. \/ 2,591 mm, about 8.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFront arm reach\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e22 in. \/ 559 mm to 47.5 in. \/ 1,207 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear arm reach\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e29.5 in. \/ 749 mm to 57 in. \/ 1,448 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScrew pad adjustment\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2 in. \/ 51 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor and noise\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e220 VAC, 60 Hz, 1 Phase; under 70 dB\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTime to full rise\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e45 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe feature list for this lift states that it is ALI certified. The substance behind that is an independent assessment of the design against a recognised lift safety standard, as opposed to a manufacturer certifying its own work — and the independent version is what an insurer, a fleet policy or a local inspector will ask for by name. What satisfies an audit is a certificate tied to a model and serial number, not a bullet point on a web page, ours included. If you need that evidence on file, ask us in writing and we will obtain it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreight only, to the lower 48 states, priced live against your address at checkout — which is why no shipping figure appears in this description.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivery is kerbside. Sort out the unload before the truck is scheduled: forklift on site, or collect from the freight terminal, which is often simpler for crated columns this long. A residential address carries a residential fee. Warehouse pickup can be arranged for this brand — call us to set it up. Inspect at delivery and record any damage on the bill of lading before signing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe warranty document governing this lift is linked on this page. Read the term and the exclusions there rather than in any summary. One rule applies regardless: do not take apart a component you intend to claim on. Photograph it in place, leave it assembled and speak to us first.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e10APX\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDurable powder coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpandable top beam accommodates wide or narrow drive-thru configurations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDouble-telescoping screw pads offer increased versatility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePadded overhead safety shutoff bar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExclusive Bi-Metric™ arm design for more versatile arm positioning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSingle-point safety release\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrop-end arms provide a lower pad height\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual hydraulic direct-drive cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversized 53\" \u0026amp; 59\" tall carriages for superior strength and durability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectric \/ hydraulic HVLP power system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-lubricating dura-glide UHMW polyethylene bearing system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety locks in each column spaced every 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutomatic arm restraints withstand over 2000-pounds of side force\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3\/8\"(10mm) High-strength multi-strand galvanized steel equalizing cable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversized cable sheave diameter reduces cable fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour triple-telescoping arms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eALI certified\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWSA-100\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy to install\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdapts to any two-post lift and four-post lift\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectrical outlets equipped with 20 amp industrial GFI protection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectrical outlets located above the air service to prevent moisture damage and tangling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir service through 2 outlets: one lubricated for tire inflation and one for pneumatic tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir service filter element and lubricator filler port are easily accessible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNickel-plated ball valve shutoff\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePowder-coated finish for durability and long life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour 110V GFI outlets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOiler\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir supply\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePressure gauge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStorage hooks for hose and tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegulator \/ filter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir inlet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eFrame Cradle Pads\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet of 4\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e60mm pin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eMedium Adapter (60mm Pin)\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet of 4\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2.5”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eTall Adapter (60mm Pin)\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet of 4\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003ePick Up and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-pickupdelivry-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Pick Up locations for Bendpak\/Dannmar\/Ranger are located in Santa Paula, California \u0026amp; Theodore, Alabama.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BendPak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287195164826,"sku":"5175649","price":5911.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/bendpak-10apx-181-pro-series-10-000-lb-capacity-2-post-car-lift","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}