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The BendPak HD-973P is a groundbreaking multi-level parking lift that redefines space efficiency for residential garages, commercial dealerships, and automotive service facilities. This innovative tri-level parking system allows you to store three vehicles in a single parking space—delivering an incredibly cost-effective solution for car collectors, service shops, and storage operations looking to triple their parking capacity without expensive building expansion.
Unlike traditional triple-stacking lifts that require excessive ceiling heights often exceeding 17 feet, the HD-973P features BendPak's patent-pending shortened column design that fits in low-ceiling spaces where competitive triple-stackers are impossible to install. This revolutionary engineering eliminates cumbersome overhead mechanisms while maintaining full functionality, safety, and structural integrity.
The upper platform safely accommodates vehicles up to 7,000 lbs., while the lower deck robustly handles vehicles weighing up to 9,000 lbs.—making this lift perfect for sedans, coupes, SUVs, and full-size pickup trucks. Whether you're parking cars for storage or positioning vehicles for service work, the HD-973P delivers professional-grade performance with unmatched versatility.
Why Choose the HD-973P?
• Triple your parking capacity in a single footprint
• Fits low-ceiling spaces where other triple-stackers can't
• Independently operated platforms for maximum flexibility
• Perfect for storage, parking, and service applications
• Multi-position safety locks every 4 inches for secure vehicle positioning
What truly distinguishes the HD-973P from conventional multi-level stackers is its independently operated lifting platforms. Traditional triple-stacking lifts suspend the bottom platform from the upper platform using chains or cables, forcing both platforms to move together in lockstep. This tethered operation severely limits your spacing options and forces you to lower all vehicles whenever you need access to the lower deck.
The HD-973P eliminates this inconvenience entirely. Each deck operates on its own dedicated hydraulic system with independent controls, allowing you to:
This operational independence delivers unmatched versatility for shops and garages that handle a variety of vehicle types daily. Whether you're managing a high-volume dealership lot, a collector's private garage, or a busy service facility, the HD-973P's flexible platform control makes it far more practical for real-world use than traditional triple-stackers.
Most triple-stacking parking lifts are simply too tall for the majority of shops and garages. Conventional designs require excessive ceiling heights that limit installation possibilities and exclude countless potential users. BendPak's engineering team solved this challenge with an innovative approach that removes unnecessary overhead structure while maintaining complete safety and functionality.
The HD-973P's shortened height columns eliminate several feet of lift structure compared to competitive models, allowing installation in low-ceiling spaces where other triple-stackers are physically impossible to fit. The standard HD-973P model features columns just 157.75 inches tall (approximately 13 feet 2 inches), bringing triple-stacking technology within reach for facilities with standard commercial ceiling heights.
Despite its compact vertical profile, performance isn't compromised. The lower platform delivers a full 70 inches of maximum rise, providing ample clearance for parking ground-level vehicles or performing service work. The upper platform achieves an impressive 139.5 inches of maximum rise, creating plenty of vertical space between all three vehicle levels.
For facilities with higher ceilings looking to maximize vertical clearance, the HD-973PX extended model is also available, featuring taller columns that provide even greater maximum lifting heights for both platforms.
Safety is paramount when stacking vehicles vertically, and the BendPak HD-973P delivers industry-leading protection through multiple redundant safety systems that ensure vehicles remain securely positioned at all times.
The lift features multi-position safety locks in each column, spaced just four inches apart. The upper platform includes 31 individual locking positions, while the lower platform offers 13 locking positions. This close spacing allows almost unlimited parking height arrangements on either deck, giving you precise control over vehicle positioning and spacing.
These automatic safety locks engage reliably every time the platform stops, providing positive mechanical support that prevents platform descent even if hydraulic pressure is lost. The locks are robust, time-tested components that have protected millions of vehicle lifts worldwide.
Beyond the primary lock system, the HD-973P incorporates redundant anti-fall devices featuring spring-loaded safety catches that immediately halt downward movement of either platform in the unlikely event of cable failure. Independent backup slack-cable safety latches provide an additional layer of protection, continuously monitoring cable tension and engaging instantly if any slack is detected.
Additional safety features include:
Note: An air supply (minimum 30 psi / 3 CFM) may be required for the pneumatic safety-lock release mechanisms to disengage. It is the responsibility of the end-user to provide, install, and maintain the air supply system.
At the heart of the HD-973P is a reliable electric-hydraulic power system engineered to deliver smooth, consistent lifting performance under heavy loads. Each platform is powered by a dedicated powerful hydraulic cylinder matched with heavy-duty 3/8-inch lifting cable for strength, simplicity, and long-term dependability.
The upper platform reaches its maximum rise of 139.5 inches in just 90 seconds, while the lower deck achieves its full 70-inch rise in only 50 seconds. This rapid cycling minimizes wait times and maximizes productivity in busy commercial environments.
Both platforms operate on 220 VAC / 60 Hz / 1 Ph power, making electrical installation straightforward in most facilities. The lift features simple, intuitive controls that make operation easy and safe for any authorized user, regardless of experience level.
The system can be configured for drive-thru operation, allowing you to install as many as three lifts in series for maximum space efficiency and better utilization of available floor area. Optional drive-thru ramps are available to facilitate easy vehicle loading and unloading in drive-thru configurations.
The BendPak HD-973P is built to exacting commercial standards using rugged welded-steel construction throughout the entire superstructure. Every structural component is precision-engineered to handle the demanding loads of daily parking and service operations.
The superstructure features a durable powder coat finish that resists corrosion, chemical exposure, and wear, ensuring years of reliable service in indoor or covered outdoor installations. This professional finish also delivers an attractive appearance that complements any garage or showroom environment.
Both platforms feature full-length aluminum decking with non-skid surfaces that provide secure footing for vehicle tires and safe walking for personnel. The 19-inch wide runways offer generous support for a wide range of vehicle track widths, while the 44-inch width between runways (on the upper deck) provides ample clearance for undercarriage components.
The lift is engineered with heavy-duty steel construction and a wide base-plate design that ensures maximum stability under load. The 100-inch distance between columns provides a strong, stable platform while still fitting within standard garage bay widths.
Grease nipples are strategically located on every sheave and sheave axle, making routine lubrication maintenance quick, easy, and thorough. This thoughtful maintenance design helps ensure long component life and smooth, quiet operation for years to come.
The HD-973P is engineered to handle a wide variety of vehicles across both parking platforms. The upper platform offers a 7,000 lb. lifting capacity with a maximum front axle weight of 3,500 lbs. and maximum rear axle weight of 3,500 lbs. This capacity safely accommodates most passenger cars, crossovers, sports cars, and light-duty trucks.
The lower platform delivers a robust 9,000 lb. lifting capacity with a maximum front axle weight of 4,500 lbs. and maximum rear axle weight of 4,500 lbs. This increased capacity makes the ground level ideal for heavier vehicles including full-size SUVs, pickup trucks, and larger luxury sedans.
The upper platform features 188.5-inch long runways that accommodate vehicles with wheelbases ranging from 75 inches up to 135 inches at full rated capacity. The lower platform's 176-inch runways support wheelbases from 75 inches up to 125 inches at full rated capacity.
Important: The lift supports less weight than its rated capacity when the vehicle's wheelbase is shorter, because the wheels are positioned closer to the center of the runways where structural leverage is reduced. Capacity charts are provided showing reduced capacity ratings at 75%, 50%, and 25% for shorter wheelbases, ensuring safe operation across all vehicle types.
⚠ Wheelbase and Capacity Guidelines:
Always verify that your vehicle's wheelbase and weight fall within the safe operating parameters for the platform capacity you intend to use. Consult the full specification charts and capacity tables in the Product Specifications tab above for detailed wheelbase minimums at various capacity levels.
The HD-973P tri-level parking lift excels in a wide range of applications where maximizing vehicle storage density is critical:
The lift is equally effective for long-term vehicle storage and daily parking operations where rapid vehicle cycling is required. The independent platform control makes it especially practical for service shops that need to move vehicles in and out throughout the day.
Enhance the functionality of your HD-973P with available optional accessories designed to expand capabilities and improve workflow:
Contact our sales team to discuss optional accessories and custom configurations for your specific application.
High-rise parking lifts capable of stacking three vehicles have traditionally cost significantly more than two-post or standard four-post lifts due to increased material requirements and complex engineering. The HD-973P disrupts this pricing model through intelligent design that requires less steel without compromising strength, safety, or performance.
By eliminating unnecessary overhead structure and optimizing the column design, BendPak delivers a remarkably efficient parking lift that costs thousands less than comparable triple-stacking systems while fitting in more installation locations. The result is exceptional value for buyers seeking maximum parking density without premium triple-stacker prices.
When you factor in the independent platform operation, the compact height that expands installation possibilities, and the robust commercial-grade construction, the HD-973P represents one of the best investments available for maximizing vehicle storage capacity.
Looking for full specifications and features?
Check out the Product Specifications and Product Features tabs
above for complete specs, dimensions, and detailed feature breakdowns.
The BendPak HD-973P requires proper anchoring to a suitable concrete foundation to ensure safe, stable operation. BendPak lifts are supplied with concrete fasteners that meet the criteria of the American National Standard ANSI/ALI ALCTV (Current Edition).
Important: The buyer is responsible for all charges relating to any special regional structural or seismic anchoring requirements specified by other agencies or codes such as the Uniform Building Code (UBC) or International Building Code (IBC). Always consult local building codes and a qualified structural engineer when planning lift installation.
The lift ships at an approximate shipping weight of 5,296 lbs. (2,402 kg), and professional installation is strongly recommended to ensure proper assembly, anchoring, electrical connection, and safety system verification.
⚠ Important Compliance Note:
Not all BendPak lift models meet the standards as prescribed by ANSI/ALI ALCTV (Current Edition) or ANSI/UL 201. Consult www.autolift.org for a complete list of certified models.
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