Atlas® Equipment 9KOH Sym/Asy 2 Post Lift 9k #ATEXH-9KOHX-FPD

Atlas® Equipment 9KOH — 9,000 lbs 2-Post Lift

The 9,000 lb overhead 2-post bay is one of the most common shop expansions — and one of the most price-sensitive decisions a shop makes. The Atlas 9KOH is Atlas Equipment's most affordable 9K overhead clearfloor 2-post: under $3,100, with symmetric and asymmetric arm positions, two column height settings (11'6" or 11'10"), and a spring-loaded Secondary Lock System that automatically engages on chain slack or failure. For a shop that needs a capable 9K bay without premium features they won't use, the 9KOH covers the specification.

The 9KOH uses dual hydraulic chain-drive cylinders with Atlas's spring-loaded SLS — the same Secondary Lock System available on the 9KBP base-plate model, applied to the overhead clearfloor format. Low lift pad height supports both low-clearance cars and heavy trucks within the 9K capacity range. Two height settings (11'6" or 11'10") give install flexibility for bays with different ceiling clearances. Atlas covers the 9KOH with their 2-year structural and hydraulic, 1-year power unit warranty. Call Alamo at (844) 480-6059 to confirm your bay and schedule installation.

Who the 9KOH Is Built For

• The general repair shop that runs a 9K overhead bay hard every day on a mix of sedans and trucks, and wants the Secondary Lock System as a baseline safety feature without paying the Challenger XP9 premium
• Technicians who need both symmetric and asymmetric loading in the same bay — the 9KOH's combination arm positions cover both geometries for the mixed vehicle types that roll through a general repair shop
• Shops adding a second or third bay on a budget where the 9KOH's under-$3,100 price and Atlas Equipment 2/2/1 warranty make the expansion financially straightforward
• Fleet and commercial shops that prioritize the SLS chain-failure protection in a high-cycle bay and want two height settings for ceiling clearance flexibility
• Buyers who want Atlas commercial construction at the base entry point of the Atlas Equipment 9K overhead line

What the 9KOH Is NOT Built For

• ❌ Shops where ALI/ETL certification is a documented requirement — the 9KOH is commercial-grade, not ALI listed
• ❌ Bays with ceilings below 12 feet — the 9KOH requires 12-foot minimum clearance at its lower height setting
• ❌ Shops that need quick-cycle rise speed — the 9KOH is a standard-speed commercial platform

Questions about fit or capacity? Call Alamo at (844) 480-6059.

What Makes the 9KOH Different

9K Overhead Clearfloor at Atlas Equipment's Entry Price

The 9KOH is Atlas Equipment's most affordable 9,000 lb overhead 2-post — the entry point for the Atlas Equipment 9K overhead line. At under $3,100 with Atlas's commercial-grade chain-drive cylinders, SLS safety system, and 2-year structural/hydraulic warranty, the 9KOH is the value decision in the Atlas 9K overhead range. Shops that don't need the single-piece column rigidity of the 9OHSC, the direct-drive simplicity of the PRO-9D, or the extended-width coverage of the PV10PX have the correct spec in the 9KOH.

Symmetric and Asymmetric Arm Positions — Low Pad Height

The 9KOH supports both symmetric (equal front/rear reach, centered vehicle) and asymmetric (offset for door-open access) arm positions. Low lift pad height makes it practical for both small cars with low lift points and heavier trucks where the arm needs to clear a side step or running board. Solid truck adapters and sliding lift point adapters are included. The 220V power unit can be mounted on either side of the lift, giving install flexibility for different bay electrical layouts.

Secondary Lock System (SLS) — Automatic Chain Failure Response

The 9KOH includes Atlas's spring-loaded Secondary Lock System — the same SLS as the 9KBP base-plate model. When the chain slackens or breaks, the SLS automatically engages at the carriage, locking it at the current height before asymmetric loading can develop. The auto-engagement means the SLS is active on every lift cycle without requiring a separate manual engagement step from the technician. For a high-cycle bay, this is the difference between a mechanical failure that causes a vehicle drop and one that's arrested before the vehicle moves.

Two Column Height Settings — 11' 6" or 11' 10"

The 9KOH installs at either 138" (11'6") or 142" (11'10") overall height — two settings that give useful flexibility for bays where ceiling clearance varies from the nominal 12-foot standard. A bay with 12'2" to the lowest obstruction works cleanly with the 11'10" setting; a bay that's tighter fits the 11'6" setting. The padded overhead shut-off bar activates at 11'4" (high setting) or 11' (low setting), stopping the rise cycle before vehicle contact with the overhead structure.

Atlas Equipment Commercial Grade — 5mm Column, 6mm Carriage and Arms

The 9KOH uses 5mm column steel with 6mm carriage and arm steel — the same commercial specification as the rest of the Atlas Equipment 9K line. The dual hydraulic chain-drive cylinders and commercial-grade drive cable (0.375" diameter) are built for everyday professional use. Atlas's 2-year structural and hydraulic warranty applies to the 9KOH under the same terms as the full Atlas Equipment PV/OH/BP series (sourced from atlasautoequipment.com). Warranty service runs through Alamo — call (844) 480-6059.

Full Specifications — 9KOH

Atlas® Equipment Warranty — 9KOH

Atlas Equipment backs the 9KOH with their standard warranty covering structural components, hydraulic system, electric power unit, and wear items — verified from atlasautoequipment.com/2-year-structural-2-year-hydraulic-limited-warranty. This warranty applies to all Atlas PV, APEX, BP, and OH series lifts.

Warranty service is through Alamo Equipment & Service. When you buy from us, you are not waiting on a manufacturer hotline — call (844) 480-6059 and we handle it.