Two-Post Car Lifts

Symmetrical vs. Asymmetrical

Designed to provide undercarriage access with a wheels-free vehicle lift, symmetrical and asymmetric lifts are incredible additions to the shop floor. Several factors can determine which lift type best suits your shop.

The Center of Balance

The location of a vehicle’s center of balance defines whether a lift is symmetrical or asymmetrical. A symmetric lift places a vehicle’s center of balance in line with its columns while deploying its arms at an equal length when engaging a vehicle. An asymmetric lift places a vehicle’s center of balance to the rear of its 30-degree rotated columns while deploying its arms at two different lengths when engaging a vehicle, enabling technicians to access the vehicle’s interior through greater door access.

Applications

Symmetric lifts are ideal for lifting trucks and commercial vehicles because their greater drive-through clearance and weight-centered approach can handle larger vehicles with greater loads (10,000 - 18,000 lbs). Asymmetric lifts are an excellent option for technicians who need regular access to vehicle interiors, including cars, small trucks, and passenger vehicles. The capacity of asymmetric lifts ranges from 7,000 to 10,000 lbs.

Testing & Safety

Rotary’s symmetrical and asymmetric lifts are tested and certified by third-party safety and performance standards, including the Electrical Testing Laboratories (ELI), the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).