{"product_id":"ideal-tp10kac-dx-10-000-lb-2-post-clear-floor-direct-drive-bi-symmetric-3-stage-single-point-ali-certified-w-pu","title":"Ideal - TP10KAC-DX 10,000 lb 2 Post Clear Floor - Direct Drive - Bi-Symmetric - 3 Stage - Single Point ALI Certified W\/PU","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\u003eiDEAL TP10KAC-DX: the two-post whose arm set is published in full\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn a two-post lift the arms decide almost everything — whether a low car can be picked up at all, whether a long-wheelbase truck can be balanced, how far you have to crouch to set a pad. Most listings skip straight past them. iDEAL publishes the TP10KAC-DX arm set completely: \u003cstrong\u003ethree-stage front arms reaching 23\" to 45\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erear arms reaching 41\" to 59\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e4\" minimum pad height\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003emaximum load of 2,500 lbs per arm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Four numbers, and between them they answer the question a spec sheet usually leaves you guessing at.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rest is a conventional \u003cstrong\u003e10,000 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e clear-floor two-post: bi-symmetric arm geometry, direct-drive pull cylinders, single-piece columns and a single-point lock release. Nothing exotic, everything documented.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA two-post is the least forgiving lift to buy sight-unseen, because it is anchored to your floor and it goes higher than people expect. Work through all of this before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCeiling.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lift's own overall height is \u003cstrong\u003e144\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is the structure, not the clearance you need above it — a required ceiling height is a separate figure that also allows for the raised vehicle and safe access, and we do not publish one for this model. If your ceiling is anywhere near the lift's own height, ask us for the installation manual's figure before you buy rather than after.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBay width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Overall width with the power unit is 145-1\/2\", and there is \u003cstrong\u003e116\" (9.5 ft) between the columns\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add room to open a door on both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrive-through.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e104\" (8.5 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e of clearance to drive a vehicle in between the columns.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLift height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum lift height is 71\" at the pad, 67\" under the arms, with 6 ft to the top of the arms. That is the working headroom you actually get underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLow cars.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum pad height is \u003cstrong\u003e4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is what makes a low-slung car possible without ramps or blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePower.\u003c\/strong\u003e 220V, 20 amp, single phase. Have this run before the lift arrives, not after.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFloor.\u003c\/strong\u003e This lift is bolted to your slab, and the slab is what holds a raised vehicle up. We do not publish a concrete thickness or strength requirement for this model, and rather than invent one we will say plainly: the figures are in the installation manual, they are not negotiable, and a garage slab of unknown age and depth is the single most common reason a home buyer cannot install a two-post. Ask us for that page before you order if you have any doubt at all.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking your ceiling, your bay width, your slab and your electrical supply is the buyer's responsibility. None of it is a warranty matter, and all of it is cheaper to find out now.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBi-symmetric arms, and why the reach numbers matter\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBi-symmetric geometry means the arms can be set to carry a vehicle centred between the columns or biased towards the rear, so the same lift takes a small symmetric car and a longer vehicle that needs its weight shifted back for door clearance. Buying a symmetric lift and an asymmetric lift for those two jobs is the alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ethree-stage front arms\u003c\/strong\u003e are what make it usable at both extremes. Three telescoping stages give a much wider span of reach than a two-stage arm — from 23\" tucked in to 45\" extended at the front, and 41\" to 59\" at the rear — so a pad lands on the manufacturer's lift point rather than the nearest bit of sill that will take it. The \u003cstrong\u003espin-up low-profile lift pads\u003c\/strong\u003e screw up to meet the vehicle from a 4\" starting height, and \u003cstrong\u003estackable adapters are included\u003c\/strong\u003e for trucks and anything with a high pinch weld.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe published \u003cstrong\u003e2,500 lbs maximum per arm\u003c\/strong\u003e is worth reading properly: it is exactly a quarter of the lift's rating, which tells you the 10,000 lb figure assumes a reasonably even load across four arms. On a vehicle with a heavily biased weight distribution, arm placement is not a matter of convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDirect drive, single-piece columns and a lock release you use once\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-drive pull cylinders\u003c\/strong\u003e put the hydraulic cylinder in line with the carriage rather than driving it through a chain-over-sheave arrangement. Fewer moving parts in the load path means less to stretch, wear and adjust over the life of the lift, and it is the reason this design has stayed in production.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe columns are \u003cstrong\u003esingle-piece\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than welded or bolted sections — one continuous structure carrying the load. The safety locks release from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle point\u003c\/strong\u003e, so lowering is one action at one place instead of two people or two trips. \u003cstrong\u003eExternal hose guards\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the hydraulic lines out of the way of a swinging door, \u003cstrong\u003erubber door guards\u003c\/strong\u003e protect the paint of the vehicle you are working on from the column itself, and a \u003cstrong\u003eheavy-duty arm restraint system\u003c\/strong\u003e stops an arm drifting out of position under load. A full lift cycle takes around 50 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIndependent repair shops\u003c\/strong\u003e wanting one lift that covers a mixed car and light-truck list.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTyre, brake, exhaust and suspension work\u003c\/strong\u003e, where clear floor and wheels-free access is the whole point.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecialists working on low vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e, who need that 4\" pad height and the spin-up pads.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWell-equipped home garages\u003c\/strong\u003e with the ceiling height, a proper slab and a 220V circuit already in place.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePer the manufacturer's feature list: the two-post structure with single-piece columns, bi-symmetric three-stage front arms, spin-up low-profile lift pads, \u003cstrong\u003estackable adapters\u003c\/strong\u003e, the heavy-duty arm restraint system, rubber door guards, external hose guards, the single-point lock release and the power unit. Anchor bolts, a rolling jack, truck adapters beyond the supplied stack and any air line work are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTP10KAC-DX\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e10,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax load per arm\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2,500 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBi-symmetric, clear floor\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e144\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall width with power unit\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e145-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth between columns\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e116\" (9.5 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDrive-through clearance\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e104\" (8.5 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax lift height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e71\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax rise under the arms\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e67\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLifting height, top of arms\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e6 ft\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMinimum pad height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFront arm reach, min\/max\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e23\" – 45\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear arm reach, min\/max\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e41\" – 59\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e220V – 20 Amp – 1PH\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShip weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1,705 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification, stated plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis model is \u003cstrong\u003eALI certified\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that claim is the manufacturer's own — it heads iDEAL's specification for the TP10KAC-DX, not just ours. It is worth knowing what it covers: an independent third-party listing of the lift against a North American lift safety standard, which is the document an insurer, a fleet contract or a local inspector asks for when they ask for anything. If you are buying for a commercial bay, this is the box being ticked.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeparately, the power unit is a \u003cstrong\u003eDuro unit carrying MET, UL and CSA marks\u003c\/strong\u003e. That listing sits on the electrical assembly rather than on the lift structure, and the two are not substitutes for one another — but for an electrical inspection of the shop, the power unit is usually the part in question.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis lift travels as freight within the lower 48 and the cost is quoted live at checkout, so it reflects today's rates. Plan the unload before you order: columns and arms arrive crated and heavy, and you need a forklift, a telehandler or a genuinely capable set of hands and equipment at the delivery point. Terminal pickup is a perfectly sensible alternative if you have a trailer and no yard equipment. Deliveries to a residential address carry a residential fee — tell us in advance if the address is a home, so the quote is right the first time. Inspect the shipment at the kerb: count the crates, look for crush and puncture damage, and write anything you find on the bill of lading before you sign it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's warranty applies to this lift, and the terms in force are published on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims page\u003c\/a\u003e. We do not restate a term length in the description, because the page is the version that will be honoured and a copied number is not. If something fails, \u003cstrong\u003edo not take the component apart before the claim is agreed\u003c\/strong\u003e — photograph the fault and the serial plate and contact us first. A disassembled power unit or a cut hose makes a straightforward replacement into a dispute about cause.\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 \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALI certified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10,000 lbs capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBi-Symmetric arm design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubber Door Guards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 Stage Front Arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Piece Column\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Drive pull Cylinders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Point Lock Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy Duty Arm Restraint System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpin Up Low Profile Lift Pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStackable Adapters Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal hose guards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuro Certifed Power Unit – MET, UL, CSA\u003c\/span\u003e\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 Valor, Tuxedo, iDeal are located in Temecula, California - Orlando, Florida - Norcross, Georgia - Elwood, Indiana - St. Cloud, Minnesota - Reidsville, NC - Pottsville, Pennsylvania - Alvarado, Texas - West Valley City, Utah.\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 \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"iDeal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287195656346,"sku":"TP10KAC-DX","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/ideal-tp10kac-dx-10-000-lb-2-post-clear-floor-direct-drive-bi-symmetric-3-stage-single-point-ali-certified-w-pu","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}