Stratus 4-Post 14k lbs Pneumatic Safety Lock Release Compact Car Lift SAE-414C

Stratus SAE-414C — 14,000 lbs 4-Post Lift

A shorter bay shouldn't mean settling for less lifting capacity — but many heavy-duty 4-post lifts assume you have room to spare. The Stratus SAE-414C solves that: the same 14,000 lb rating and pneumatic safety lock release as the standard SAE-414, in a compact footprint that fits a tighter bay.

The SAE-414C runs on a 220V single-phase 4HP power unit and ships with 2 approach ramps standard. A rolling bridge jack is available as an optional add-on. Call Alamo at (844) 480-6059 to confirm your garage or shop bay has the 220V circuit, compressed air, and floor space this model needs before you order.

Who the SAE-414C Is Built For

• The heavy-duty shop with a shorter bay that can't fit the standard SAE-414's longer runway but still needs the full 14,000 lb capacity for trucks and commercial vans
• The shop that already runs compressed air to the bay and wants a pneumatic lock release system instead of training techs on a manual mechanism
• The buyer replacing an aging heavy-duty lift in the same physical footprint — the compact design drops in where a longer lift wouldn't fit
• The multi-bay shop that needs consistent 14,000 lb capacity across bays of different lengths, standardizing controls while adapting footprint
• The buyer who compared the SAE-414 and SAE-414C side by side and measured their bay first before committing to either

What the SAE-414C Is NOT Built For

• ❌ Shops with plenty of floor space — the standard SAE-414 offers a longer runway at the same capacity
• ❌ Vehicles under 9,000-10,000 lbs — a lighter-duty 4-post lift is a better value
• ❌ Buyers wanting manual lock release — this model uses pneumatic release requiring shop air

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

What Makes the SAE-414C Different

14,000 lb Capacity in a Compact Footprint

The SAE-414C delivers the same heavy-duty 14,000 lb rating as the standard SAE-414 but in a shorter overall length — real capacity without needing a longer bay.

Pneumatic Safety Lock Release

A pneumatic release system offers fast, consistent lock disengagement for shops already running compressed air to the bay.

Skid-Proof Diamond Platform

The diamond-plate deck surface gives secure footing when walking around a raised vehicle — an important safety detail on a heavy-duty lift.

Dual Safety Device Design

A second safety device automatically locks if the primary safety locks are out of operation — genuine redundancy for a heavy-duty lift carrying serious vehicle weight.

CE-Tested Load Capacity

Independently tested to 115% of rated capacity dynamically and 150% statically — real safety margin above the advertised 14,000 lb rating.

Full Specifications — SAE-414C

Stratus Warranty — SAE-414C

APlusLift backs the SAE-414C with a 3-year structural components warranty and 1-year parts warranty. This coverage is sourced from APlusLift's product-specific warranty documentation.

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.