Which is Better 2 Post or 4 Post Car Lift?

1. A four post car lift can be portable (most come with a free caster kit). The four post lift may also be permanently anchored. A two post lift MUST be anchored to the ground.
2. A four post lift generally features a 110 volt motor which does not require special wiring to install. A two post lift will come with a 220 volt single phase motor.
3. A four post lift takes up much more room than a two post lift.
4. A two post lift will raise a car "higher” in a low ceiling garage. This is because the four wheel assemblies hang below the four lifting arms (the vehicle is lifted by the frame). For instance, a vehicle that is 72 inches tall (from the bottom of the tires to the luggage rack) will remain 72 inches tall when lifted on a four post lift. However, this same vehicle may only be 55 inches tall when lifted on a two post lift, because 17 inches may be "hanging” below the arms. If you have a 10 foot ceiling, the two post lift will raise most vehicles to about 6 feet off the ground.
5. A four post lift makes it much easier to load and position the vehicle. The runways of the four post lift make it easy for the operator to just drive onto the lift. There is no need (as on a two post lift) to get out of the car, kneel down, and correctly position the arms to ensure that the vehicle will be lifted evenly.
6. Extremely low ground clearance vehicles are much easier to load on a four post lift.