Daytona LMS6 6,000 lb Mid Rise Scissor Lift
A Lift Where There Is No Room For One: the Daytona LMS6 6,000 lb Mid Rise Scissor Lift
Not every shop has the ceiling for a two post or the floor for a four post. Plenty of good work happens in buildings that were never designed around a lift: low garages, rented bays, mobile setups, and shops where the third bay has to stay clear for something else on Tuesdays.
The Daytona LMS6 is built for exactly that. It is a 6,000 lb mid rise scissor with an ultrathin 5.5" lowered profile, which means low cars clear it and you can slide it out of the way when the bay is needed for something else. It sits on the floor. Nothing is bolted overhead, nothing blocks the door, and nothing stays behind when you move it.
It rises in about 45 seconds on a double cylinder system with a mechanical safety lock, and runs on an ordinary 120V outlet at 1.5 HP and 15 amps. Height extensions and adjustable lifting pads are included, adding 2.5" to 8" so you can set pad height to the vehicle rather than shimming it.
This is a tires, brakes, and exhaust machine, not a transmission machine. A mid rise gets the wheels off the ground and the car to a comfortable working height. It does not give you full standing room underneath. Call a Pitstop Pro lift specialist if you are weighing this against a two post. Compare every scissor lift, see all car lifts, or view the full Daytona lineup.
Benefits of the Daytona LMS6
Key Features of the Daytona LMS6
• 6,000 lb capacity: Lifted by a double cylinder system with a mechanical safety lock engaged between the two cylinders. Rise time is about 45 seconds.
• Ultrathin 5.5" profile: The lowered height is what makes a mid rise usable in a mixed shop. Low cars drive over it, and it stores flat against a wall.
• Rise range: The platform itself travels 4.5" to 49.2" on the stamped drawing. With the included pads and extensions fitted, Daytona publishes a working range of 5.5" to 54.0", and the tallest extension takes it higher still.
• Height extensions and pads included: Adjustable pads plus extensions adding 2.5" to 8", so you set pad height to the lift point instead of stacking blocks.
• 63.0" platform: Long enough to reach the pinch welds on most cars and light trucks, extending to 82.2" across with the pads run out.
• Portable: The frame rolls on built-in wheels and the power unit is on a rolling cart. No anchoring, no permanent install, no bay committed to it.
• 120V, 1.5 HP, 15 amps: A standard single phase circuit. Powder coated frame in Daytona orange and black.
Minimum Garage Requirements
✔ Floor Space: Roughly 7'-0" x 6'-0" for the lift, plus room to work around the vehicle ✔ Ceiling Height: No requirement from the lift, only your vehicle plus the rise ✔ Concrete: A level concrete floor able to carry the load, per the Daytona manual
✔ Anchoring: None required, the lift is portable and rolls on built-in wheels ✔ Electrical: 120V single phase, 1.5 HP, 15A, 60Hz ✔ Access: Forklift or pallet jack for a 900 lb lift crate and an 80 lb pump crate
✔ Floor Space: Roughly 7'-0" x 6'-0" plus working room
✔ Anchoring: None required, the lift is portable
✔ Electrical: 120V single phase, 1.5 HP, 15A, 60Hz
✔ Access: Forklift or pallet jack for a 900 lb lift crate and an 80 lb pump crate
*Daytona does not publish a concrete thickness or PSI figure for the LMS6 because it is a portable lift and is not anchored. The manual requires a level concrete surface capable of bearing the maximum load in unfavorable conditions. Using this lift on soft, cracked, sloped, or uneven ground may result in serious injury or death. It is the customer's responsibility to confirm the floor is suitable before use.
| Daytona LMS6 6,000 lb Mid Rise Scissor Lift Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Daytona |
| Model | LMS6 |
| Lift Type | Portable Mid Rise Scissor Lift, ultrathin |
| Lifting Capacity | 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) |
| Rise Range, Platform | 4.5" to 49.2" (115 to 1,250 mm) |
| Working Range With Pads Fitted | 5.5" to 54.0" as published by Daytona |
| Height Extensions | Included, add 2.5" to 8" |
| Rise Time | Approximately 45 seconds |
| Platform Length | 63.0" (1,600 mm) |
| Overall Length With Pads Extended | 82.2" (2,087 mm) |
| Base Frame Length | 74.7" (1,899 mm) |
| Overall Width Across Arms | 66.5" (1,688 mm) |
| Inner Width | 53.3" (1,353 mm) |
| Lifting Pads | Adjustable, included. Pad height 3.7" (93 mm), pad thickness 3.2" (80 mm) |
| Lifting System | Double cylinder with mechanical safety lock |
| Power Requirement | 120V / 1.5 HP / 15A / 1PH / 60Hz |
| Mobility | Portable, rolls on built-in wheels, no anchoring required |
| Concrete | Level concrete floor able to carry the load, no published thickness or PSI |
| Finish | Powder coated frame |
| Shipping Dimensions | Lift 87" x 43" x 9" at 900 lbs | Pump 31" x 14" x 12" at 80 lbs |
| Included Accessories | Height extensions and adjustable lifting pads |
| Warranty | 5-year structural | 2-year power units, cylinders, and seal kits | 1-year other defective parts |
| Blueprint | View the engineer stamped dimensional drawing |
Daytona LMS6 Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stand under it?
No, and that is the honest limit of a mid rise. Maximum height is around 49" at the platform, or 54" with pads fitted, which puts the vehicle at a comfortable seated or bent over working height. It is excellent for wheels, brakes, tires, exhaust, and rockers. If you need to stand upright underneath, you want a two post lift instead.
Does it need to be bolted to the floor?
No. The LMS6 is a portable lift that sits on the floor and rolls on built-in wheels. Daytona does not publish a concrete thickness or PSI requirement for it, unlike their two post and four post lifts. The manual requires a level concrete surface capable of carrying the load. Do not use it on asphalt, gravel, a sloped floor, or a cracked slab.
Will a lowered car clear it?
The lowered profile is 5.5", which is why Daytona calls this an ultrathin design. Most lowered cars drive over it. For anything with a very low front lip, drive on slowly and check clearance the first time, or use ramps to load.
What comes with it?
Adjustable lifting pads and height extensions that add 2.5" to 8". That matters more than it sounds, because pad height is how you reach the lift points on a vehicle with a deep sill or a plastic underbody tray without stacking blocks under the pads.
Does it really run on a household outlet?
120V single phase, 1.5 HP, 15 amps, 60Hz. Fifteen amps is within a standard household circuit, which is unusual in this category. Give it a circuit that is not shared with a compressor, and have an electrician confirm the receptacle if you are unsure.
How does delivery work?
It ships as two crates: the lift at 87" x 43" x 9" and 900 lbs, and the pump at 31" x 14" x 12" and 80 lbs. The lift crate is heavy and awkward rather than enormous, so a pallet jack and a level approach usually handles it. Talk to a lift specialist before ordering so the delivery is planned.
What is the warranty?
Five years structural, two years on power units, cylinders, and seal kits, and one year on all other defective parts. Daytona has served shops in the United States and Canada since 1999 and stocks parts in regional warehouses.
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