4 Post Car Lift Buying Guide: Storage vs Service, Jacks and Prices

Quick answer: A 4 post car lift is a drive on lift with two runways supported by four columns. You drive the vehicle on, raise it, and lock it at height. It is the easiest lift to use for long term storage, parking a second car over a daily driver, and under car work such as oil changes and exhaust jobs. For wheels free work like brakes and tires, add a rolling jack or choose a lift with built in jacks. On our store today, storage and service four post car lifts start at about $3,399, and heavy duty service lifts run about $5,700 to $8,495.

Shop every model on our 4 post car lifts for sale page.

What a four post car lift is good at

• Storage and parking. Park one car on the runways and a second underneath. Drip trays keep fluids off the car below.
• Under car service. Oil changes, exhaust, transmission and driveline work with the suspension loaded on its wheels.
• Easy loading. There are no lift arms to position. You drive on, set the parking brake and raise.
• Long and heavy vehicles. Long runway and wide models fit dually trucks, vans, boats and trailers.

The main limitation is wheels free work. Because the tires sit on the runways, you need a rolling jack or bridge jack to lift the wheels. Our 2 post vs 4 post car lift guide compares both styles side by side.

Storage lift or service lift?

Storage and hobby lifts

Storage lifts are built to park a vehicle at height for long periods. Many are portable, run on 110V and include drip trays. Look closely at clearance under the runways, because that decides what fits underneath.

Service and maintenance lifts

Service lifts add capacity, longer runways, wider stances and more lock positions for daily shop use. Several heavier models in our range use 220V power, so check the product page before you plan the circuit.

4 post car lift prices on our store

These figures are the current list prices on our product pages as of October 27, 2026. Prices can change, and some products offer more than one option, so check the product page for the option you need.

Storage and light service lifts: about $3,399 to $4,699

• Olympic 4PC-6 Little Buddy, 6,000 lb, 60 inches of clearance under the tracks, 145 inch runways, 110V: $3,399
• Katool KT-4H850, 8,500 lb, with a caster kit, two drip trays and a jack tray in the package, about 75 seconds up and 40 seconds down: $3,479
• Mayflower Blacksmith Pro 8000, 8,000 lb, 72 inch maximum lift height, 69 inches under the runway, 110V: $3,750
• Fortisky FL-90PL, 9,000 lb parking lift with a dual safety lock system and single manual release: $3,771
• Mayflower Blacksmith Pro8000XLH, 8,000 lb, 82 inch maximum lift height, 79 inches under the runway, 172 inch runways: $3,875
• Katool KT-4H950, 9,500 lb, 79 to 84.5 inch lift height, runs on a standard 110V outlet, with casters, aluminum ramps, jack tray and drip trays included: $3,879
• Olympic 4PML-9, 9,000 lb portable lift with a 4.72 to 67.7 inch lift range, 110V or 220V: $4,099
• Katool KT-4H110, 11,000 lb, 14 locking positions, 84.25 inch maximum runway height, 110V or 220V: $4,279
• Olympic 4PHR-9X high rise storage lift, 9,000 lb, 78.74 inches of storage space under the runways on the top lock: $4,699

Heavy duty service lifts: about $5,700 to $8,495

• Katool KT-4H120X, 12,000 lb, 86.9 inch maximum lifting height, 220V: $5,700
• Olympic 4PXL-10 The Dually, 10,000 lb, 112 inch drive through width and 195 inch runways for dual wheel trucks: $6,099
• Olympic 4PHDXL-12, 12,000 lb, 21.6 inch wide runways, 220V: $7,049
• Olympic 4PXL-10B The Bad Boy, 10,000 lb, with scissor jacks built into the runways: $8,149
• Olympic 4PXW-10 two car stacker, 10,000 lb: $8,495

Specialty four post lifts

• Boat and trailer lifts: the Olympic HDMBL-9 at $6,019 and the Olympic HDMBL-10 The Skipper at $6,349.
• Alignment lifts: four post lifts with turntables and slip plates, from the Fortisky FL-110AL at $5,371 to the Katool KT-4H150 at $7,000 and the Olympic range on our alignment lifts page. Read our alignment lift guide for more.
• Multi level car stackers: from the Olympic Triple Stacker S at $16,549 to the Olympic 4032-4 Four Stacker at $23,345. See our car stacker guide.
• Big rig lifts: Olympic heavy duty maintenance lifts from the 22,000 lb Big Rig at $22,149 to the 33,000 lb Big Rig at $35,749.

4 post lift with jacks: rolling jacks and bridge jacks

A rolling jack rides on the runway rails and lifts the wheels off the runways, which turns a four post storage lift into a useful brake and suspension lift. Match the jack to your lift, because rail spacing and capacity vary.

• Katool KT-RJ50 rolling jack, 5,000 lb: $1,219
• Katool KT-RJ60 rolling jack, 6,000 lb, for the KT-4H150: $1,409
• Katool KT-RJ70 rolling jack, 7,000 lb, built to ride the KT-4H110 rails: $1,409
• Olympic YZRCJ-7 universal rolling bridge jack, 7,000 lb: $2,019

If you would rather skip a separate jack, the Olympic 4PXL-10B has scissor jacks built into the runways with a published rise of 2.95 to 15.75 inches. Other accessories, such as the Katool KT-CR2 caster kit for the KT-4H110, are on our lift accessories page.

How to size a four post lift for your garage

1. Ceiling height. Add the lift height you need, the height of the top vehicle and some margin. Our car lift ceiling height, concrete and power guide walks through the math.
2. Clearance under the runways. If you are parking a car underneath, compare its roof height to the published clearance. The Olympic 4PC-6 lists 60 inches, the Mayflower Pro 8000 lists 69 inches and the Olympic 4PHR-9X lists 78.74 inches.
3. Runway length and drive through width. Long wheelbase trucks need long runways. The Mayflower Pro 8000 lists a 165 inch runway and 80 inch drive through width, while the Olympic 4PXL-10 lists 195 inch runways and a 112 inch drive through width.
4. Capacity. Pick a lift rated comfortably above the heaviest vehicle you will raise.
5. Power. Many storage lifts run on 110V. Heavier service lifts such as the Olympic 4PHDXL-12 and Katool KT-4H120X list 220V.
6. Floor. Check the concrete requirement on the product page. Mayflower lists 4 inch depth, 3000 PSI rebar reinforced concrete for its Blacksmith four post lifts.

Safety features to look for

• Mechanical locks at several heights. The KT-4H110 lists 14 locking positions spaced every 4.7 inches.
• Single point lock release. One lever releases all four locks together.
• Slack cable protection. Stops the runway if a cable loses tension.
• Load testing. The KT-4H110 and Fortisky FL-90PL are listed as tested to 115 percent of rated capacity under dynamic load and 150 percent under static load.

Always lower the lift onto its locks before working or parking underneath, and follow the manual for your model.

Which four post car lift should you buy?

• Home garage storage on a budget: Olympic 4PC-6, Katool KT-4H850 or Mayflower Pro 8000.
• Tall vehicles or more room underneath: Mayflower Pro8000XLH, Katool KT-4H950 or Olympic 4PHR-9X.
• Storage plus regular service: Katool KT-4H110 with a KT-RJ70 rolling jack.
• Dually trucks and long vehicles: Olympic 4PXL-10 or 4PXL-10B.
• Shop service lift: Katool KT-4H120X or Olympic 4PHDXL-12.

Compare capacity, clearance and price for every model on our four post car lifts page, or browse all car lifts and parking lifts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 4 post car lift cost?

On our store today, storage and light service four post lifts are listed from about $3,399 to $4,699. Heavy duty service lifts run about $5,700 to $8,495, and multi level stackers and big rig lifts cost more.

Can I work on brakes with a four post lift?

Yes, with a rolling jack or bridge jack that lifts the wheels off the runways. The Olympic 4PXL-10B has scissor jacks built into the runways.

Does a four post lift need to be bolted to the floor?

It depends on the model. Several lifts in our range are portable and include casters or a portability package. Check the product page and manual for anchoring instructions.

Will a four post lift run on a standard outlet?

Many will. The Katool KT-4H950 runs on a standard 110V outlet, and the KT-4H110 is offered in 110V or 220V. Heavier lifts may list 220V only.

How much ceiling height do I need?

Add the lift height you plan to use, the height of the vehicle on top and a safety margin. Our ceiling height guide explains how to measure.