Hofmann 14K Scissor Align Lift – Short Bay Surface Mount #EELR785APKG

Hofmann 14,000 lb Scissor Alignment Lift — Short Bay Surface Mount

Retrofitting a dedicated alignment bay into an existing shop is a headache when every option on the table requires cutting into your slab for a recessed pit. That construction cost and downtime keeps a lot of shops running alignments on the wrong equipment far longer than they should.

The Hofmann EELR785APKG mounts directly on top of your existing concrete — no pit, no recessed floor work — while still fitting in a compact short-bay footprint. It shares the same 222"-class short runway concept as the flush-mount EELR784APKG, but because it sits on the surface rather than flush with the floor, overall length runs slightly longer at 256.19" and raised height reaches 72" instead of 62". If your shop wants the short-bay footprint without floor construction, the surface-mount version is the faster path to an operating alignment bay.

Who the EELR785APKG Is Built For

• Shops that need the short-bay footprint (limited bay depth) but can't take on a flush-mount recessed floor installation right now — surface mount gets the same short-bay benefit installed on your existing slab.
• Facilities planning to move or expand within the next several years — a surface-mount lift is a real asset that moves with you, unlike a flush-mount pit.
• Independent alignment shops working within a tight installation timeline — surface mount skips the concrete cutting and curing time flush mount requires.
• Shops with compact bay dimensions that still need full 14,000 lb capacity and a wide range of alignment wheelbase coverage (88"-155" for 4-wheel work).
• Tire centers and dealerships adding a second alignment bay without disrupting existing floor plans in adjacent bays.
• Shops that want the option to relocate this lift to a different bay later without losing the investment in a permanent recessed installation.

What the EELR785APKG Is NOT Built For

If your shop can accommodate flush-mount floor work and wants the shortest possible footprint (222.38" vs. this model's 256.19"), the EELR784APKG flush-mount version saves additional bay depth. This surface-mount model is the better call specifically when you want to avoid recessed floor construction.

What Makes the EELR785APKG Different

14,000 lb. Lifting Capacity

14,000 lbs covers passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks with capacity to spare, so this compact-footprint lift handles the same range of vehicles as Hofmann's full-length 14K models. You're not trading vehicle capability for a smaller bay footprint.

Short Bay Configuration

At roughly 256" overall length, the short-bay layout gives shops with limited depth a way to run a full 14,000 lb alignment lift without needing the extra floor space a standard-length model demands. That's the difference between fitting an alignment bay in and not.

Surface-Mount Installation

Because the runways bolt to the existing floor instead of dropping into a recessed pit, there's no concrete cutting and no pit drainage plan needed. That means faster installation and a lower total install cost compared to a flush-mount configuration.

Integrated Alignment Capability

Turntable pockets and rear slip-plate compatibility are built into the runway design, so wheels stay free to pivot exactly as they would during a live 4-wheel alignment. That accuracy is the whole reason to run a dedicated alignment lift instead of a general-service rack.

Heavy-Duty Scissor Lift Design

The scissor mechanism keeps the platform stable and level under full load through repeated daily cycles, which matters when your bay is running back-to-back alignment jobs all shift without downtime for adjustment.

• Low Drive-On Height: Improves accessibility for low-clearance vehicles
• Open Front & Rear Access: Enhances technician access for alignment adjustments
• Commercial Hydraulic Operation: Designed for dependable daily use in high-volume shops

Full Specifications — EELR785APKG

Hofmann Warranty — EELR785APKG

Hofmann backs the EELR785APKG with the following coverage terms.

Warranty service is through Alamo Equipment & Service. When you buy from us, you're not waiting on a manufacturer's 800 number — you're calling us at (844) 480-6059 and we dispatch a tech. That's the difference between buying from a box shipper and buying from Alamo.