Vehicle lifts for car parks: price, selection, installation

Under the LIFTPORTAL brand we supply, install and maintain vehicle lifts and platforms, and we work in the same way with Izamet lifts (Bulgaria): the manufacturer has a factory drawing of a 5000 kg vehicle lift. On this page, a vehicle lift means a machine that moves vehicles between the levels of a building. We calculate the cost for your project after a free site survey.

Vehicle lifts and platforms: which to choose

MP (Spain) also makes vehicle lifts for car parks, warehouses and car showrooms: the CAR series. The factory builds the lift car to suit each project, so there is no quote without the shaft figures and the vehicle weight: what to prepare. There are no MP prices on this website.

Example: one request, two calculations

For a request for 3500 kg, 2 stops and a travel of 5250 mm, the factory calculated two options. These are factory calculations, and we are not showing a completed project here, but you can clearly see what each option requires of the building.

The platform needs a pit half as deep and less headroom, so in an existing building it is worth checking first. The lift offers an enclosed car, doors and a higher speed. The site survey may change these figures by a few centimetres either way.

Parking systems: two vehicles in one space

When a car park is short of spaces, the LPO 62 parking lift puts one vehicle above another on the footprint of one parking space. Another option for a courtyard: the platform lowers the vehicle underground, leaving a deck on top, which can even be a lawn. Hydraulic drive, rated load 2500-10 000 kg, platform sized to the vehicle class, pit to the project design.

What a vehicle lift costs

A lift and a platform for the same weight differ considerably, and the building work differs even more: pit, frame or shaft, doors, electrics. That is why we do not quote a "from" price. The LPK 50 platform is more economical than a freight lift of the same rated load, and it is the first thing worth checking if your budget is limited.

For a quote we need the vehicle's weight and dimensions, the number of levels, the height between them, what is already on site and whether a person rides with the vehicle.

What else to consider

• People in the lift car. Whether people may ride with the vehicle is stated in the technical passport of the specific version. Decide this before ordering.
• Doors and access. A through lift car lets you drive in on one side and out on the other, without turning round. This needs two entrances to the shaft.
• Cold. Hydraulics in an unheated space need a tank heater, because the oil thickens.
• Maintenance. This is lifting equipment like any other, with a technical passport and scheduled inspections. We take it on for maintenance; the warranty terms are in the contract.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a vehicle lift cost?

We calculate the exact cost for your site: it depends on the vehicle weight, the number of levels, the type of machine and the building work. The site survey and quote are free.

Which to choose: a lift or a platform?

If a person rides with the vehicle and an enclosed lift car is needed, we go for a lift. If vehicles are only moved between levels and the pit and headroom are limited, we look at the LPK 50 platform.

What rated load do you need?

We calculate from the gross weight of the heaviest vehicle that will use it. Our vehicle calculation was done for 3500 kg, Izamet has a factory drawing for 5000 kg, and the LPK 50 platform is available up to 20 t.

How much space does a vehicle lift need?

In our 3500 kg calculation, the shaft is 4000 × 6300 mm, the pit 1400 mm and the headroom 3800 mm. For a hydraulic platform for the same weight, the pit is 700 mm and the headroom 3000 mm.

Can a hidden car park be built in a courtyard?

Yes, that is what the LPO 62 is for: the platform lowers the vehicle underground, leaving a deck on top. We calculate the pit according to the design and check underground utilities during the site survey.