Home & Parking Lifts

A home garage lift is a residential-grade vehicle lift designed for hobbyist and enthusiast use — typically a 4-post storage lift, mid-rise scissor lift, or entry-level 2-post. They are sized for standard residential garage ceiling heights and run on standard residential electrical service.

Home lifts are typically lower-capacity (6,000 to 9,000 lbs), run on 110V or 220V single-phase residential power, and are sized for residential garage ceiling heights (typically 9 to 11 feet). Commercial shop lifts run higher capacity, often require 3-phase commercial power, and are sized for taller commercial ceilings.

Yes — that's what they are designed for. Check three things before purchase: ceiling height (most home lifts need at least 9 to 11 feet), garage door opening height (drive-in clearance), and concrete floor thickness (most home lifts require 4 inches of 3,000 PSI concrete).

A parking lift is a 4-post storage lift designed to park one vehicle above another, doubling parking capacity in a single bay. The vehicle on the lift stays parked there for extended periods. The bottom vehicle can drive in and out freely.

This collection covers 6,000-lb residential 4-post storage lifts and up to 12,000-lb 2-post lifts for home shops servicing larger vehicles. Most enthusiasts choose 9,000 lbs to handle anything from sports cars to full-size pickups.

Yes. Reputable home lifts include the same mechanical safety locks, hydraulic safety valves, and overload protection as commercial equivalents. Some models in this collection carry ALI Gold Label certification — see the Home & Parking ALI Certified sub-collection.

Most home 4-post storage lifts run on standard 110V outlets. Home 2-post and scissor lifts typically require 220V single-phase service — the same as an electric clothes dryer or welder circuit. Confirm specific electrical requirements against your garage's available service.

Some lighter home 4-post storage lifts are designed for DIY installation by the original owner. Heavier 2-post lifts and any in-ground or flush-mount installation should be handled by a professional installer. Alamo Equipment coordinates installation through our installer network.