Katool KT-H120D 12,000 lb 2-Post Lift – Auto Hoist for Home & Pro Shops
Description
The Katool KT-H120D 12,000 lb Two-Post Lift brings professional-grade capability to a two-post lift that works as hard as you do. With a 12,000 lb rated capacity, it was engineered around one job: general service work — brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust, and drivetrain jobs where full undercar access matters. As with the rest of the Katool line, the emphasis is on robust construction and straightforward, serviceable design.
Powered by a 3 HP motor, it keeps cycle times short and daily operation predictable. What sets it apart is the balance of capability and practicality: strong enough for demanding jobs, simple enough to run every day without babysitting.
Structurally, a two-post lift lives or dies by its columns, carriages, and arm restraints — and that's where the engineering attention has gone here. The columns are formed from heavy-gauge steel, the carriages ride the full working height, and the arms lock automatically the moment the vehicle leaves the ground. Lifting force is delivered hydraulically with mechanical safety locks engaging along the travel, so the vehicle rests on steel — not hydraulic pressure — while you work beneath it.
In practice, that means a technician can pull a wheel, drop an exhaust, or swap a transmission with the vehicle at a comfortable working height and nothing in the way underneath. Home users appreciate the same access on project cars and daily drivers; commercial shops appreciate what it does to job times. Either way, the lift quickly becomes the tool everything else in the garage is organized around.
Day-to-day ownership stays low-maintenance: durable coatings, sensible service access, and commonly available consumables keep it earning its floor space for years.
Key figures include brand: Katool Automotive Equipment; product type: Two Post Vehicle Lift; lifting capacity: 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg); lift configuration: Asymmetric arms / clear‑floor design; see the specifications section for the complete details.
Features
Heavy‑duty steel construction for long‑term reliability
Asymmetric arm design for improved vehicle positioning and access
Clear‑floor design maximizes workspace underneath vehicle
Mechanical locking system with multiple lock positions
Single‑point lock release for convenient operation
Adjustable lift arms to fit various vehicle lift points
Ideal for professional automotive shops
Specifications
Brand: Katool Automotive Equipment
Product Type: Two Post Vehicle Lift
Lifting Capacity: 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg)
Lift Configuration: Asymmetric arms / clear‑floor design
Max Lifting Height: ~72–74 in (varies by setup)
Min Pad Height: ~4.5 in (low profile)
Overall Height: ~111 in (clear‑floor)
Drive‑Through Clearance: ~94 in
Motor Power: 2‑3 HP (varies by regional configuration)
Power Supply: 220 V / 60 Hz / 1 PH (standard)
Locking Positions: Multiple mechanical lock levels
Safety Features: Dual‑locking safety, cable equalization, automatic shut‑off
Construction: Heavy‑duty structural steel
Color: Dark Gray and Red