Car Storage & Vehicle Service Lifts
Engineered for Service. Refined for Storage.
Mohawk car storage and vehicle service lifts are built for versatility, combining professional-grade lifting with efficient automotive storage. With the wheel adapter kit, Mohawk 10,000–18,000 lb. 2-post lifts seamlessly support both vehicle service and space-saving car storage in one dependable system.
Product Details
Built to Work. Designed to Store.
Mohawk car storage and vehicle service lifts are engineered to do more than raise a vehicle — they expand how your space works. Designed for both professional service and secure automotive storage, these 2-post lifts offer a single solution that supports daily repairs, long-term parking, and space-saving vehicle stacking without compromise.
With the optional wheel adapter kit, Mohawk 2-post lifts in the 10,000–18,000 lb. capacity range transition seamlessly from service applications to automotive storage. The result is a versatile lift system that delivers the strength, stability, and safety needed for working on vehicles, while also providing a reliable way to maximize floor space in garages, shops, and facilities where efficiency matters.
Engineered Mohawk Lift Construction
Every Mohawk lift is built with a focus on durability, stability, and long-term performance in demanding shop environments. The columns are formed from heavy ¾″ forklift mast steel with wide 4″ profiles, creating an exceptionally rigid structure designed to last the life of the lift. Instead of plastic wear blocks, Mohawk carriages ride on eight sealed, self-lubricating steel ball-bearing rollers, delivering smooth travel and reducing maintenance over time.
Power and control come from a dual-cylinder hydraulic system that provides consistent, balanced lifting — outperforming single-cylinder designs and lifts with undersized components. Stainless-steel hydraulic lines are fully adjustable and can be routed overhead or in-floor, allowing the lift to accommodate everything from tall trucks and vans to turf equipment, while remaining adaptable for facilities with limited ceiling height. Low-profile 3½″ swing arms offer clearance for low-riding vehicles, and stackable truck adapters are included to extend the lift’s range of applications.
Advanced Safety by Design
Mohawk incorporates safety into the core of every lift system. Mechanical safety locks are active at all positions in both columns, engaging as low as 5 inches and continuing throughout the entire lifting range. These mechanical systems are complemented by Mohawk’s patented internal hydraulic safety technology, supported by pressure-compensated flow controls and velocity fuse valves for added protection.
Automatic swing-arm restraints secure the vehicle during lifting and disengage only after the lift has fully lowered, helping maintain proper arm placement throughout operation. Mohawk further reinforces its commitment to safety and quality with one of the most extensive warranties available, including long-term coverage on structural and mechanical components, as well as a lifetime cylinder seal warranty.
Balanced, Cable-Free Hydraulic Performance
Mohawk’s lifting systems rely on precise hydraulic synchronization rather than traditional cables and pulleys. Fluid moves between twin cylinders through rigid stainless-steel lines — not flexible hoses — routed overhead or beneath the floor. This design eliminates the need for equalizer chains, floor plates, or restrictive overhead structures, resulting in a cleaner installation and more dependable operation.
Select models use heavy-duty leaf chain systems with dual bearings, while others feature direct-drive lifting, both of which reduce wear and avoid the stretching and maintenance issues common with cable-driven lifts. Paired with steel ball-bearing carriage rollers, the system delivers smooth, efficient motion and long-lasting performance suited for daily use in vehicle and turf equipment service applications.
Features & Images
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Under Vehicle Access
Two post lifts offer FULL under vehicle access for all repairs, takes up minimal bay space, while leaving the wheels hanging free for tire, brake or any other necessary repairs.
Lift Footprint
Mohawk’s large and stable footprint measures 30” wide and is made of 3/4” thick plate. Mohawk’s large base with 8 lag bolts gives stability to the lift, while distributing the load to the shop floor.
Competitor Comparison
Mohawk fork lift channel & bearing (top right) VS. 3 different sheet metal columns which use plastic slides. Like your fork lifts mast, Mohawk lifts DO NOT WEAR OUT!
Heavy Duty Post Design
Heavy duty post design using DUAL cylinders with #646 leaf chain lifting, over DUAL bearings.
Carriage Rollers
Each carriage rolls on 8 steel ball bearing rollers for a lifetime of trouble-free service.
Fork Lift Channel
FORK LIFT CHANNEL & bearing (bottom) vs. competitive columns & plastic slider (top)Options & Accessories

SPEEDLANE DRIVE-ON ADAPTOR
<a href="/automotive-lifts/specialty-items/speedlane-two-post-drive-on-adapter/">Learn more about the Speedlane Drive-On Adapter</a> Turns your two-post lift into a quick drive-on liftNo time wasted positioning swing arms
SAFETY WEIGHT GAUGE
<a href="/automotive-lifts/specialty-items/lift-weight-gauge/">Learn more about the weight gauge</a> Aides in vehicle diagnosis by measuring weight within 5% accuracyInstalled directly into the hydraulic systemEasy to read gaugeAs a diagnostic tool, the weight gauge will help you sell heavy duty brake parts, shocks, and tiresAvailable for all Mohawk two-post liftsGauge allows techs to know the lift has been lowered and is locked
DUAL TROUGH TURF KIT
<a href="/automotive-lifts/2-post-lifts/turf-maintenance-equipment-auto-service-lift/">Learn more about the Turf Maintenance Adapter</a> Turns vehicle lift into a turf maintenance liftAvailable for 10,000 to 18,000 lb. capacity two-post liftsFull under-vehicle access and safety,with 6 foot working heightOffers maximum flexibility to service cars, light trucks, turf equipment or golf cartsInstallation is a simple, quick, one-man jobTakes less valuable shop space than 4-post liftsQuickly converts to turf lift or back to arm engaging lift in minutes
BACKSAVER
Save your technicians from bending down to lift heavy tires. Allows hanging your tires from lift swing arms. Simple 10 minute installation.
FOAM DOOR GUARD
Protects vehicle from dents and scratches if the door is accidentally opened into the columns2 inch thick soft foam will not damage doors, unlike other hard plastic door protectors.
SWING ARM SAFETY HEAD GUARD
<a href="/automotive-lifts/specialty-items/2-post-automotive-lift-swing-arm-safety-head-guard/">Learn more about the safety head guard</a> Decreases workplace injuries by increasing worker safetyPrevents technicians from hurting or cutting their heads on hard steel swing armsEasily applied with a peel and stick applicationFits all lift brand swing arm sliders
SWING ARM TOOL HOLDER
Fits all Mohawk 10,000 thru 18,000 lb. two post lifts Made for all brands and models of impact guns Tool side holds 45 pounds, cup side holds 100 lbs. of tools Slip on design means no installation Sold in pairs for left and right side of lift<a href="https://mohawklifts.wpenginepowered.com/automotive-lifts/specialty-items/two-post-tool-holder/">Learn more about the tool holder</a>
EXTENDED HEIGHT OVERHEAD LINES
Made of stainless steel that never needs replacingAdjustable to any ceiling height Hydraulic lines can be lowered for low ceiling shops
IN-FLOOR HYDRAULIC LINES
Eliminates overhead linesGreat for shops with low ceilingsMade from one-piece stainless steel, hydraulic lines that never corrodeFrees up overhead space for rolling shop cranes, tall vehicles, box vans or overhead shop equipment
WHEEL ADAPTORS
<a href="/automotive-lifts/specialty-items/tire-engaging-adaptors/">Learn more about the WA-1 & WA-12 Tire Engaging Adaptors</a> Allows for quick conversion from a frame contact lift, to a wheel engaging lift and back againTakes up less shop space than any 4-post liftSpecifications
Please visit the Architects Section for all specifications.
| Model: | System 1A |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 10,000 lbs. |
| Motor Rating: | 2.0 HP/208-230V,Single-phase (3ø optional) |
| Synchronization: | Hydraulic fluid displacement using no chains, cables, or overhead obstructions |
| Arm Pad Height: | 3 1⁄2" |
| Lifting Height: | 6' under arm |
| Lift Pad Height @ Full Rise: | 6’ 3 1⁄2" |
| Lift Pad Height @ Full Rise w/Adaptors: | 7’ 1⁄2" |
| Overall Width (adjustable): | 11' 10" |
| Width Between Posts: | 10’ (adjustable) |
| Width Between Lifting Arms: | 8’ 10” (adjustable) |
| Column Height: | 8’ 7” |
| Overhead Hydraulic Line Height: | 12’ Standard (adjustable to accommodate any height ceiling or routed in-floor) |
| Weight: | 2,500 lbs. |
| Concrete Floor Requirements: | 4000 psi (27579.02 kPa) mix 61/2” |
| Anchoring System (included): | (16) 3⁄4"x5" bolts |
| Mechanical Safety Locks: | Automatic; all position starting at 5" |
| Hydraulic Safety Systems: | Automatic; all position |
| Swing Arm Restraints: | Automatic upon ascent |
| Cylinders: | 2 (1 per column) |
| Drive System: | #646 leaf chain routed over cylinder |
| Lifting Speed: | 50 seconds at full load (faster with lighter load) |
| Thrust & Guide Bearings: | (16) 4" diameter, (8 per carriage) double sealed, self-lubricating ball bearing rollers |
| 3” Frame Adaptors (stackable): | 4 included as standard equipment |
| 6” Frame Adaptors (stackable): | 4 included as standard equipment |
| Floor Access Between Posts: | Clear and unobstructed |
| Warranty: | 25 years structural, 10 year mechanical, plus limited lifetime cylinder seal warranty |










