Katool 2 Post Lifts: Floor Plate and Clear Floor
Every two-post here divides along one line. Floor plate models run the equalizer cables through a low plate between the columns, so there's no overhead crossbar, the friend of low ceilings, at the cost of a small hump on the floor. Clear floor models route everything overhead, giving you an unobstructed bay for transmission jacks and rolling stools, but wanting more ceiling height. Neither is better; your building decides.
Floor Plate Models
Clear Floor Models
Specialty Two-Posts
Symmetric or Asymmetric Arms?
Symmetric lifts center the vehicle between the columns, best for trucks and vans where weight sits evenly and door clearance isn't the fight. Asymmetric designs like the AS110D and AM120SD rotate the columns and stagger the arms so the cabin sits rearward, giving you door swing to actually get out of the car. Daily-driver and sedan work leans asymmetric; truck-heavy work leans symmetric. If your mix is genuinely both, that's exactly the phone call we're for.
Delivery: Read This Before You Order
A 2 post car lift ships freight as roughly a ton of steel on a skid, and here's the honest part: a forklift is required at delivery for these units. Residential delivery is available, but the forklift requirement still stands, so if you don't have one, terminal pickup is the move: the freight terminal unloads it, and you collect it with a trailer on your schedule. We'll walk you through which option fits before anything ships, that conversation is free and saves everyone a bad delivery day.
Power and Setup
Check each product page for the model's motor and voltage requirements before ordering, and if your garage only has 110V, ask us about pump options, solutions exist. Anchoring needs the slab spec listed per model; that number is structural, not decorative. Height extensions and lifting pad kits are available as accessories when a lift needs to meet a taller ceiling or a specific frame.
Warranty
Every Katool two-post carries a 3-year structural warranty plus 1 year on all parts, in writing, with replacement parts shipping from US inventory. An optional 2-year extended warranty is available on any lift, ask when you order. Questions before or after the sale land at (855) 498-2147 or support@garagesupplyguys.com.
Common Questions
Which Katool 2 post lift is right for a home garage?
Start with your ceiling and your heaviest vehicle. Floor plate models like the KT-H105 fit lower ceilings; a 2 post car lift for home garage use usually lands at 10,000 or 11,000 lb unless you're lifting a heavy truck. Measure ceiling height first, then call if two models are still standing.
What's the difference between floor plate and clear floor?
Floor plate routes the cables through a plate on the ground, no overhead bar, lower ceiling requirement, small hump between columns. Clear floor routes everything overhead, open bay underneath, taller ceiling needed. Your building height and how you move equipment under the car make the choice.
Can these lift trucks?
Up the range, yes. The M140XD at 14,000 lb and M150D at 15,000 lb are built for exactly that. Weigh your heaviest vehicle loaded, then leave yourself margin, capacity you don't use is cheaper than capacity you needed.
What if I don't have a forklift for delivery?
Terminal pickup solves it: the carrier's terminal handles the unload, and you collect the crated lift with a trailer when it suits you. Shipping cost still applies, but you skip the forklift requirement entirely. We coordinate the details when you order.
Two models still tied? That's normal, the lineup overlaps on purpose. Call (855) 498-2147 with your ceiling height and heaviest vehicle, and we'll settle it in five minutes. For the rest of the line, the Katool brand page has every category.
