Stratus Clear Floor 12k lbs Single Point Manual Release 2-Post Lift #SAE-C12X

Stratus SAE-C12X — 12,000 lbs 2-Post Lift

Every time you roll a transmission jack, a flat-bed lift table, or an oil-drain cart under a vehicle, you remember the baseplate lift in the next bay — the one with the steel channel running across the floor that snags casters, traps drain pans, and turns a clean rolling job into a wrestling match. For a shop that works under the car as much as on it, an obstructed floor isn't a minor annoyance; it's friction on every single repair, all day long.

The Stratus SAE-C12X gives you a wide-open floor under a 12,000 lb clearfloor lift, with the overhead crossbar carrying the equalization cables instead of a channel underfoot. Direct-drive cylinders push a clean lift up to a 78 13/16" maximum height, the columns stand 129 15/16" inside with a 115 11/16" drive-thru, and at 173 3/8" — right around 14'5" — overall, it lives comfortably in a standard-clearance bay. A 4 HP 220V 30A motor moves it, and single-point manual lock release drops every lock together off one handle, so you're never walking column to column to set or release. Your transmission jacks, rolling racks, and drain carts glide straight under with nothing to clear.

Who the SAE-C12X Is Built For

• You do heavy drivetrain and transmission work and live on rolling jacks. A baseplate channel fights you on every pull; the C12X's clear floor lets the jack roll straight in and line up under the case without a fight.
• You're a general repair shop that wants one 12,000 lb lift to cover everything from half-ton pickups to 3/4-ton work trucks, and you want the floor open for whatever rolling equipment the next job demands.
• You've got standard ceiling height — call it the typical 14-to-15-foot bay — so the 173 3/8" overhead design fits without drama, and you'd rather spend the clearance you have on a clean floor than dodge a baseplate.
• You run a busy multi-tech shop where techs share rolling equipment between bays, and a tripping-hazard floor channel slows everyone down. An unobstructed clearfloor lift keeps the whole bay moving.
• You're tired of single-column lock releases that make you walk around the vehicle to drop the lift. Single-point manual release sets and releases both locks from one handle, which adds up over a day of cycles.
• You're cross-shopping the Atlas PV12PX and want the same 12k clearfloor capability bought through a partner who'll size your slab and circuit instead of a website that just lists the spec and takes your card.

What the SAE-C12X Is NOT Built For

• ❌ Low-ceiling bays under ~14' 6" overall height
• ❌ Shops needing 14,000 lb+ capacity — step up to the SAE-C14X

What Makes the SAE-C12X Different

Overhead Clearfloor Direct-Drive Design

The SAE-C12X carries its equalization cables through an overhead crossbar, leaving the floor between the columns completely open, and direct-drive cylinders cut the chains and sheaves a chain-driven lift needs to maintain. For a drivetrain or general-repair bay, that clear floor is everything: a transmission jack, rolling rack, or oil-drain cart glides straight under the vehicle from any angle with no baseplate channel to snag a caster or trap a drain pan. Every under-car job moves cleaner, and the whole bay keeps flowing instead of fighting a floor obstruction.

Capacity & Lift Height

At 12,000 lb capacity, the SAE-C12X covers a general shop's full range — half-ton pickups through 3/4-ton work trucks — with margin to spare on the heavier rigs. Direct-drive cylinders raise the vehicle to a 78 13/16" maximum lift height, putting the frame at a comfortable standing position so techs work upright instead of stooped under the car. That blend of solid capacity and full lift height means one lift handles your daily mix without leaving the heaviest jobs on the ground or your techs hunched over.

Bay Fit & Clearance

The SAE-C12X stands 129 15/16" inside the columns with a 115 11/16" drive-thru — roughly 9' 8" — so full-size pickups and vans pass straight through between the posts. Its 173 3/8" overall height (about 14' 5") fits a standard-clearance bay without drama, the typical 14-to-15-foot shop. Those numbers only work when they're checked against your actual room, which is exactly what Alamo confirms before the lift ships so you never find a clearance surprise waiting on install day.

Included Adapters

The SAE-C12X ships complete with four adjustable rubber lift pads and four truck adapters right in the box — no separate order to chase down after the crate lands. The adjustable pads let techs set clean contact at factory pickup points across cars and light trucks, and the truck adapters extend reach for the taller frames on heavier pickups. Because the correct contact hardware arrives with the lift, your first vehicle goes up safely the same day the install crew packs up.

Power & Hydraulics

The SAE-C12X runs on a 4 HP, 220V single-phase motor with a 30-amp breaker — the same electrical spec as most shop welders and rotary-screw compressors, so in most existing shops there's no panel upgrade beyond running a line to the lift. The hydraulic system uses standard AW32 or AW46 oil, both common shop-floor stock you probably already keep on hand. Simple power and common oil mean lower install cost and a lift that drops into your shop's existing infrastructure rather than triggering an electrical project.

Full Specifications — SAE-C12X

Stratus Warranty — SAE-C12X

Stratus backs the SAE-C12X with comprehensive coverage. Every component is covered from the day it ships.

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. Verify the model-specific warranty terms on the Stratus spec sheet at purchase.