Residential & Storage ALI Certified Lifts

Because certification is independent verification that the model was tested to the ANSI/ALI ALCTV standard. For a lift that will hold a vehicle over another vehicle in a garage where family and guests walk, that verification is worth having regardless of commercial requirements.

ALI certified four-post lifts suited to home and hobbyist use from Challenger and Atlas, in roughly the 8,000 lb capacity class, including certified hobbyist-specific models.

It depends on ceiling height. Stacking two vehicles requires enough height for the lower vehicle, the runways, and the upper vehicle with clearance. Standard residential garages are often too low without raising the door or using a low-profile configuration. Measure your actual ceiling height before ordering.

Anchored lifts require concrete of specified thickness and strength in sound condition. Residential garage slabs are frequently thinner than commercial floors and may not meet the requirement. Have the slab assessed before purchase — this is the most common obstacle in residential installations.

Manufacturers specify installation requirements, and proper installation is required to maintain both certification and warranty. Alamo coordinates installation through its installer network. Self-installation risks both the equipment and the certification standing.

For storage and parking, yes — four-post lifts are drive-on, do not require the vehicle to be positioned on lift points, and hold the vehicle on its wheels for long-term storage. Two-post lifts suit hands-on repair but are not intended for extended parking.

Check the model in ALI's public directory at autolift.org, which is free to search by manufacturer and model. Alamo provides certification documentation with certified lift orders. If there is any doubt about condition, take the equipment out of service until it has been properly assessed.