Katool Two Post Clear-floor Vehicle Lift - 12,000 lb Capacity | KT-M120
Struggling with Jacks? Upgrade to the KT-M120 12,000 lb Two-Post Car Lift for Safe & Effortless Lifting
Working on vehicles shouldn’t be a hassle. Whether you're a professional mechanic or a serious DIY enthusiast, the KT-M120 12,000 lb Two-Post Vehicle Lift by Katool makes lifting heavy vehicles effortless. Say goodbye to struggling with jacks or unreliable lifts. This robust car lift ensures a safe, stable, and efficient workflow. 12,000 lb capacity is where most professional shops actually operate. Above 11K covers nearly every commercial-vehicle situation without the cost premium of dedicated heavy-duty equipment.
Built for durability and performance, the KT-M120 supports up to 12,000 lbs, accommodating everything from sedans to light-duty trucks. With its clear-floor design, you get unobstructed access underneath the vehicle, making repairs and maintenance easier than ever. Safety is also a top priority, featuring CE-approved construction, dual hydraulic cylinders, and an overhead safety shutoff bar to prevent overextension. Clear-floor design routes cables and hoses through the overhead crossmember, not across the working area. Three-stage arms accommodate the full range from compact cars to crew-cab pickups.
Designed for precision and convenience, this two-post car lift includes symmetric arms for balanced lifting, a manual safety release accessible from both sides, and extended support adaptors to fit a variety of vehicle sizes. Whether you’re looking to streamline your repair business or upgrade your home garage, the KT-M120 is the perfect solution for efficiency and reliability. For shops handling daily commercial-vehicle work, the KT-M120 delivers the right structural rating and operational design without forcing the budget-vs-capability tradeoff most 12K lifts make.
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Benefits of the Katool KT-M120 Auto Lift
Key Features of the Katool M120 12000lb Two-Post Car Lift You'll Love:
• Heavy-Duty Lifting Power: Supports up to 12,000 lbs, making it ideal for cars, SUVs, and light-duty trucks. The robust steel construction ensures long-lasting performance under heavy loads. 12K capacity at the clear-floor configuration covers crew cabs, work vans, and light commercial vehicles in residential or low-ceiling bays.
• Clear-Floor Design: Provides unobstructed access beneath the vehicle for easy movement and tool storage, allowing for a more flexible workspace and seamless vehicle positioning. Clear-floor routing keeps cables and hoses overhead, leaving the working area trip-free for tools, creepers, and tech movement.
• Safety Certified: CE-approved with dynamic and static loading capacity tests, ensuring compliance with industry safety standards for reliable performance. Independent third-party safety certification covers structural design and manufacturing. The kind of validation insurance underwriters require.
• Dual Hydraulic Cylinders: Delivers smooth, even lifting with maximum stability. The synchronized hydraulic system prevents tilting or sudden shifts, keeping the vehicle level. Dual cylinders provide redundant lift mechanism. The primary advantage over single-cylinder designs in heavier capacity tiers.
• Symmetric Arms & Extended Adaptors: Adjustable lifting points accommodate various vehicle sizes, making this lift ideal for servicing everything from compact cars to full-size trucks. Symmetric arms with extended adapters cover the full vehicle range from sedans through full-size pickups and work vans.
• Manual Safety Release: Easy-to-access release handles on both sides enhance convenience, minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiency in busy garages. Manual release is mechanically simple. Fewer failure modes than air-actuated alternatives, more operator control during cycling.
Minimum Garage Requirements
✔ Ceiling Height: At least 172" (14'4") recommended ✔ Footprint: 117" drive-thru x 165" overall (9'9" x 13'9") ✔ Concrete Thickness: Minimum 4" (101.6 mm) ✔ Concrete Strength: Minimum 3000 PSI compressive ✔ Electrical: 220V/60HZ/1PH ✔ Overall Lift Height: 166" (13'11") (measure before ordering)
✔ Ceiling Height: At least 172" (14'4") recommended
✔ Footprint: 117" drive-thru x 165" overall (9'9" x 13'9")
✔ Concrete Thickness: Minimum 4" (101.6 mm)
✔ Concrete Strength: Minimum 3000 PSI compressive
✔ Electrical: 220V/60HZ/1PH
✔ Overall Lift Height: 166" (13'11") (measure before ordering)
*Concrete must meet the manufacturer's minimum requirements as specified above. Installing this lift on inadequate concrete may result in serious injury or death. It is the customer's responsibility to verify concrete thickness and strength prior to purchase and installation. Stacking taller vehicles vertically may require additional ceiling height. Measure your specific vehicles before ordering.
Katool KT-M120 Two-Post Car Lift Specifications |
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| Manufacturer | Katool |
| Lifting Capacity | 12,000 lbs (5,500 kg) |
| Max. Lifting Height | 70.75 inches (1,800 mm) |
| Min. Height | 4.25 inches (110 mm) |
| Overall Height | 166.75 inches (4,235 mm) |
| Overall Width | 165.5 inches (4,204 mm) |
| Inside Column Width | 130 inches (3,390 mm) |
| Drive-Thru Clearance | 117.75 inches (2,990 mm) |
| Motor | 220V/60HZ/1PH |
| Net Weight | 1,653 lbs (750 kg) |
| Concrete Requirement | 5.9 inches, 3000 PSI |
| Warranty | 1-year parts, 3-year structure |
| Shipping Dimensions | 112" x 18" x 36" |
Katool KT-M120 Frequently Asked Questions
Will my truck or van fit on the KT-M120?
Yes -- as a 12,000 lb 2 post lift it covers everything through 1-ton single-rear-wheel trucks, and the 117.75" drive-thru clearance is the widest in our Katool 2-post lineup, made for duallys' mirrors, work vans, and box-bodied sprinters that scrape through narrower lifts.
How tall is it, really?
This is the tall one: 166.75" (13'11") overall, so plan on a 14-foot ceiling. That height is the point -- maximum rise for tall vans and lifted trucks with full standing room underneath. Under lower ceilings, the H120D carries the same 12,000 lbs at just 110.9" tall.
Which Katool 12,000 lb 2-post is right for me?
Three ways to get 12,000 lbs: this KT-M120 is the extra-tall clear-floor for vans and high-ceiling shops; the AM120SD is the standard clear-floor with symmetric arms at 144" tall; and the H120D is the floor-plate model that fits under 10-foot ceilings. Need less capacity? The KT-M110 saves a step down at 11,000 lbs.
Does the KT-M120 run on 110V power?
No -- it needs 220V single-phase on a dedicated circuit. If your garage only has 110V, our Katool 4 post lifts run on standard household power.
Do I need to bolt it to the floor?
Yes -- every 2-post must be anchored, and at this height it matters doubly. Plan on a slab at least 5.9" (150 mm) thick at 3,000 PSI compressive strength, and verify your concrete before ordering.
Should I get a 2-post or a 4-post lift?
Two-posts like this one are built for repair work -- wheels hang free for brakes, suspension, and tires. Four-posts win for storage and drive-on ease. Our 2-Post vs 4-Post guide walks through the decision in five minutes.
How does freight delivery work?
The lift ships as freight at about 1,653 lbs. You can choose curbside freight delivery or free pickup at one of 42 warehouse locations nationwide -- enter your ZIP above to find the closest one. Most orders arrive within 1-2 weeks.
Is the Katool KT-M120 worth it?
A 12,000 lb clear-floor with a 3-year structural warranty at this price undercuts the big names by thousands -- and the extra height future-proofs the bay for taller vehicles. See the Reviews tab above for buyer feedback, and read our Are Katool Car Lifts Worth It? breakdown on The Pitstop Journal.
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