A Slim, Safe and Certified Lift
The BendPak HD-9ST is a versatile 9,000-lb. (4,082 kg) four-post lift designed for garages and service bays where space is at a premium. Its narrow width and compact footprint make it perfect for smaller areas, without compromising on functionality. This lift is an excellent choice for owners of more compact vehicles and those who need to maximize space for tools and equipment.
Featuring an open center, the HD-9ST serves as both a narrow parking lift and a maintenance lift, making it ideal for wrenchers with limited space. Its low-profile columns, standing only 88 inches (223.5 cm) high, allow it to fit easily in garages with low ceilings. Despite its compact design, the runways can raise to a maximum height of 75 inches (190.5 cm), providing ample clearance underneath for full-grown adults over 6 feet tall to comfortably perform tasks like oil changes, transmission jack adjustments, and exhaust system removal/replacement. Unlike some narrower lifts that sacrifice lifting height, the HD-9ST ensures comfortable use, comparable to its standard-width and super-wide sister models in the HD-9 series.
Despite its smaller size, the HD-9ST is a robust and fully ALI certified lift, not merely a hobby lift. It is widely used in professional shops globally, with many users preferring it over the standard-length HD-9 due to the extra room it provides in the garage.
- **9,000 lbs. Capacity:** A rugged and certified lifting solution.
- **Narrow Width:** Optimized for small garages and spaces with limited floor area, allowing more lifts to fit in less space.
- **Low-Profile Columns:** With only 88 inches (223.5 cm) high columns, it’s suitable for garages with low ceilings.
- **High Lifting Height:** Despite its compact design, the runways reach a maximum height of 75 inches (190.5 cm), providing ample under-vehicle clearance for comfortable maintenance tasks.
- **Open Center Design:** Doubles as both a narrow parking lift and a maintenance lift.
- **User-Friendly:** Designed for comfortable use, similar to larger models in the HD-9 series.
- **ALI Certified:** Fully certified, ensuring adherence to the highest safety and performance standards, making it suitable for professional shop use.
Detailed specifications for the BendPak HD-9ST can be downloaded via the manufacturer’s provided document:
Key specifications highlighted in the description include:
- **Capacity:** 9,000 lbs. (4,082 kg)
- **Column Height:** 88 inches (223.5 cm)
- **Max Runway Height:** 75 inches (190.5 cm)
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Heather Green –
The lift itself is fantastic — heavy duty, smooth operation, great safety features. But assembly was a real project. Plan for a full weekend with help. Once it’s up, though, it’s perfect.
Kathleen Parker –
Overall a very solid four-post lift. Build quality is great and it feels very safe. Only reason for 4 stars is the instructions could be much better — had to figure out a few steps on my own. But the lift itself is excellent.
Margaret Lopez –
The lift itself seems solid and works well now that it’s assembled. But the installation was a nightmare — poor instructions, some bolt holes didn’t align perfectly, and I had to fabricate a couple of spacers. If you’re handy, you can make it work.
Sarah Morgan –
This four-post lift is exactly what my garage needed. Installation took about a weekend with a buddy helping, but the end result is fantastic. Locks engage smoothly at every position and the lift feels incredibly stable. My truck sits up there like it’s on solid ground.
Thomas Lewis –
Went from a cluttered single-car garage to a fully functional two-car setup thanks to this lift. Park one car on top, work on another below. The installation guide could be better, but the product itself is outstanding.
Angela Martinez –
After months of research, I pulled the trigger on this lift and couldn’t be happier. The build quality is top-notch — heavy gauge steel, clean welds, and a powder coat that looks like it’ll last. Raised my SUV for the first time and had zero concerns about stability.
William Allen –
I run a small side business doing maintenance for friends and family. This lift handles everything from sedans to light trucks without breaking a sweat. The powder coat finish still looks new after months of use.
Jonathan Anderson –
Bought this primarily for double parking in my garage but ended up using it for service work too. The clearance underneath is great and the approach ramps make driving on easy. My wife can even load her car up without issues.
Maria Reed –
Installed this in my 2-car garage and it transformed my workspace. The runways are wide enough for my full-size truck and the lifting speed is smooth and consistent. Safety locks click in positively. This is professional-grade equipment at a fair price.
Ashley Reed –
The lift is excellent quality and works great. However, the installation manual is poorly translated and some diagrams are hard to follow. YouTube helped fill in the gaps. Product itself deserves 5 stars.
Catherine Sanchez –
Really happy with the quality and performance of this lift. Took almost a month to arrive though, which was frustrating. Once installed, it works flawlessly. Would give 5 stars if shipping was faster.
Sandra Garcia –
Compared this to lifts costing twice as much at my buddy’s shop and honestly can’t tell the difference in build quality. Everything about this lift screams durability. The approach ramps, drip trays, and caster kit being included is a nice bonus.
Jeffrey James –
This lift completely changed how I work on my vehicles. No more ramps and jack stands. The safety system gives me peace of mind and the whole unit feels overbuilt in the best way possible. Highly recommend.
Larry Phillips –
Great build quality and solid performance. The approach ramps could be a little longer for low-clearance vehicles, but otherwise this is an outstanding lift for the price.
Nancy Hill –
Really like this lift overall. Sturdy, safe, and well-built. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is the hydraulic fluid wasn’t included and the manual didn’t specify the type clearly. Minor issue for an otherwise great product.