TP-20: Two Post Vehicle Lifts
Heavy-Duty, ALI-Certified, Built in the USA
The Mohawk TP-20 two-post vehicle lift is engineered for serious performance, offering a 20,000 lb. lifting capacity to handle everything from low-profile sedans to fully loaded service trucks. Proudly built in the USA, this surface-mounted lift is the perfect solution for auto shops, fleet garages, and municipal service departments that need durability, safety, and versatility in one rock-solid package.
Product Details
Built for Power, Engineered to Last
The TP-20 features massive 7” wide by 1” thick forklift mast channels—not flimsy formed metal—ensuring uncompromising strength and structural integrity under daily heavy-duty workloads. With a 48” wide base, the lift provides outstanding lateral stability, reducing stress on the columns during full-capacity lifts.
Unlike cable or chain-driven lifts that require constant maintenance, the TP-20 uses direct-drive hydraulic lifting rods on each post. This means no chains, no pulleys, no equalizer cables, and virtually no wear parts—resulting in smoother operation and lower lifetime service costs.
Because the TP-20 is a surface-mounted lift, it bolts directly to your existing concrete slab. There’s no need to dig or install in-ground tanks—saving time and installation cost while keeping service access easy and clean.
Adaptable Arm & Carriage Design for All Vehicle Types
Whether you’re servicing compact cars or medium-duty trucks, the TP-20’s three-stage swing arms allow for maximum flexibility and reach. The low-profile arms easily access lifting points on low-clearance vehicles, while the included 5”, 7½”, and 10” stackable truck adapters make it easy to reach under frames, around toolboxes, or past fuel tanks.
This versatile arm configuration increases your shop’s productivity and ensures the lift can handle a wide range of vehicle types and wheelbases with ease.
The TP-20’s carriages ride on double-sealed, self-lubricating steel ball bearing rollers, eliminating the friction, greasing, and wear issues common with plastic slide blocks. Combined with its all-steel construction, this system delivers years of maintenance-free performance even in high-volume shop environments.
Certified Safety for Professional Shops
The Mohawk TP-20 is ALI Gold Label certified and meets ANSI/ALI ALCTV and OSHA standards for lift safety. It features:
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14 mechanical locking positions with locks every 5 inches
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1½” thick steel safety locks for unmatched load security
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Single-point pneumatic safety release for both columns
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Optional safety gauge to verify the lift is fully resting on locks
This makes the TP-20 not only one of the strongest, but also one of the safest two-post lifts available.
The Industry’s Best Warranty—Guaranteed
Backed by the best warranty in the business, the TP-20 includes:
- 25-year structural warranty
- 10-year mechanical warranty
- Limited lifetime hydraulic cylinder warranty
No other lift manufacturer matches Mohawk’s confidence—or commitment—to quality and customer support.
Featured Images
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Large Footprint
Mohawk large and stable footprint measures 48” wide x 30” deep and is made of 1” thick plate. Mohawk’s large base gives stability to the lift, while distributing the load to the shop floor. The TP-20 only requires 61/2” of concrete.
All Position Safety Locks
Mohawk’s all position mechanical and hydraulic safety systems lock the vehicles at ALL working heights. Mohawk safeties consist of 11/2” plate steel locks engaging into the slotted carriage lock racks.
4 HP Single or 3 Phase Power
4 HP single or 3 phase electric/ hydraulic power unit delivers fluid to large twin hydraulic cylinders.
FULL Under Vehicle Access
Mohawk’s TP-20 gives 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.
High Strength Columns
Mohawk TP-20 columns are constructed of 1” thick, high strength fork lift mast channels, using 24 double sealed, self lubricating ball bearing rollers to smoothly raise the lift, using large 41/2” cylinders for a lifetime of trouble free service.
Telescoping Swing Arms
Mohawk double telescoping 3 stage swing arms are only 5 3/8” high to fit under the passenger cars in your fleet. Triple telescoping arms allows lifting of vehicles from large utility trucks, to short wheelbase sub-compact cars.Options & Accessories
SAFETY WEIGHT GAUGE
Aides in vehicle diagnosis by measuring weight within 3% 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 on the mechanical locksALI/ETL certifiedLearn more about the weight gauge.
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* System I 10,000lb Lift Shown
FOAM DOOR GUARD
Protects vehicle from dents and scratches if the door is accidentally opened into the columns2" thick soft foam won't damage doors (unlike other hard plastic door protectors)
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* System I 10,000lb Lift Shown
ADJUSTABLE SCREW PADS
Height adjustable screw type lift pads. Available for all 10,000 to 30,000 lb. capacity two-post lifts Choice of rubber or steel top pads. Gives additional 3+ inches of fine pad adjustment
SWING ARM SAFETY HEAD GUARD
Decreases workplace injuries by increasing worker safety Prevents technicians from hurting or cutting their heads on hard steel swing arms Easily applied with a peel and stick application Fits all lift brand swing arm slidersSpecifications
Please visit the Architects Section for all specifications.
| Model: | TP-20/TP-20 WB (wide base) |
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| Capacity: | 20,000 lbs. |
| Motor Rating: | 4 HP/208-230V, Single-phase (3ø optional) |
| Synchronization: | Hydraulic fluid displacement using no chains, cables, or overhead obstructions |
| Arm Pad Height: | 5 3⁄8” |
| Lifting Height: | 6' under arm |
| Arm Pad Height @ Full Rise: | 6’ 5 3⁄8” |
| Lift Pad Height @ Full Rise w/Adaptors: | 7’ 3 3⁄8” |
| Overall Width (adjustable): | 14' (adjustable) |
| Width Between Posts: | 11’ (adjustable) |
| Width Between Carriage: | 9’ 7⁄16” (adjustable) |
| Column Height: | 10' 1 1⁄2” |
| Overhead Hydraulic Line Height: | 16’ Standard (adjustable to accommodate any height ceiling or routed in-floor) |
| Weight: | 7,000 lbs. |
| Concrete Floor Requirements: | 4000 psi (27579.02 kPa) |
| Wide Base: | 6" of 4,000 psi concrete |
| Standard Base: | 6 1⁄2" of 4,000 psi concrete |
| Anchoring System (included): | (18) 3⁄4"x6" bolts (standard base), (28) 3⁄4"x6" bolts (wide base) |
| Mechanical Safety Locks: | Automatic; every 6" |
| Hydraulic Safety Systems: | Automatic; all position |
| Swing Arm Restraints: | Automatic upon ascent |
| Cylinders: | 2 (1 per column) |
| Drive System: | #BL-848 leaf chain routed over cylinder |
| Lifting Speed: | 90 seconds at full load (faster with lighter load) |
| Carriage Bearings: | (16) 5" diameter, (8 per carriage) double sealed, self-lubricating ball bearing rollers |
| Side Load Bearings: | (8) 4” diameter (4 per carriage) double-sealed, self lubricating ball bearing rollers |
| 5” Frame Adaptors (stackable): | 4 included as standard equipment |
| 7 1/2” Frame Adaptors (stackable): | 4 included as standard equipment |
| 10” 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 |
