Atlas Automotive Equipment
Atlas Automotive BP8000 2 Post Lift and LMA Lawn Mower Adapter Combo
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Transform your two-post automotive lift into a versatile piece of equipment capable of servicing lawn mowers, golf carts, ATVs, snowmobiles, and small sports cars. The Atlas® ATLMA Lawn Mower Adapter offers an economical alternative to expensive specialty lifts, giving you professional-grade lifting capability with the equipment you already own. Designed specifically for two-post above-ground lifts with symmetric arms, this 600 lb. heavy-duty adapter features 3/16" steel construction and adjusts from 8' to 11' in width to accommodate wheelbases ranging from 32" to 90".
Why pay artificially inflated prices for specialty lawn service equipment lifts when the ATLMA can adapt your existing lift for a fraction of the cost? Golf course maintenance equipment distributors often charge premium prices for lifts that are simply variations of standard automotive two-post designs. The Atlas® Lawn Mower Adapter delivers the same functionality at a far more competitive price point, making it an intelligent investment for shops, golf courses, landscaping businesses, and equipment maintenance facilities.
The Atlas® LMA adapts easily to most two-post above-ground lifts equipped with a symmetric arm design. The adapter is adjustable in width to accommodate the many different arm configurations found on two-post lifts, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of equipment models. The ATLMA can be used in an infinite number of wheelbase configurations between 32" and 90", allowing operators tremendous flexibility when lifting different pieces of lawn service equipment, ATVs, golf carts, and small vehicles with varying wheelbases.
When properly installed, the Atlas® LMA transforms most two-post above-ground lifts into an economical four-wheel support lift platform. The LMA consists of two wheel platforms featuring 12" wide wheel wells that securely cradle wheels during lifting and service operations. Each platform is engineered to provide stable, level support when correctly positioned on your lift arms.
IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTE:
The ATLMA is designed for use ONLY on two-post lifts with symmetric or super symmetric arms. This adapter does NOT fit lifts with asymmetric arms. Please verify your lift's arm configuration before ordering. The LMA plates can be positioned only on symmetric arm configurations.
Please read the following carefully before buying or using the Atlas® LMA:
The Atlas® LMA is designed to work well with most two-post above-ground lifts equipped with symmetric arms. However, there are many factors that determine the SAFE weight capacity of the ATLMA on your specific lift. Best Buy Auto Equipment and Atlas® Automotive Equipment recommend following these important LMA guidelines for the safe lifting of all specialty vehicles and lawn service equipment.
Understanding Your Lift's True Capacity: Many above-ground two-post lifts have been over-rated by certain lift distributors. Your 9,000 lb. or 10,000 lb. two-post lift may, in reality, only be an 8,000 lb. two-post lift. Always verify the actual tested capacity of your lift before adding accessories.
For the purpose of illustration, let us assume that you have a REAL 8,000 lb. two-post lift.
This 8,000 lb. capacity translates into an important fact about above-ground two-post lifts: An 8,000 lb. two-post lift has four lift arms that are each capable of lifting and safely supporting 2,000 lbs. If you are lifting an 8,000 lb. vehicle on an 8,000 lb. lift, the weight of the vehicle needs to be evenly distributed across each of the four lifting points.
This same principle is applied when using the Atlas® LMA as an accessory on your lift. You must distribute the weight as evenly as possible across both adapter platforms.
Step 1: Account for the LMA Weight
First, you must consider the weight of the LMA (600 lbs.) and deduct the 600 lbs. from the lifting capacity of your lift. Your 8,000 lb. lift with a properly positioned LMA now has a new effective lifting capacity of 7,400 lbs.
Step 2: Consider Wheelbase Position
The closer the LMA plates are positioned to the vertical columns, the greater the lifting capacity of the adapter. As the LMA adapter plates are moved farther apart toward the lift pads (increasing the wheelbase), the lifting capacity of the LMA is reduced due to leverage and arm extension.
Atlas® Automotive Equipment recommends the following capacity adjustments based on wheelbase positioning:
Example Calculations:
If you are using an 8,000 lb. two-post lift and you have the wheelbase dimensions set at 32", then the NEW safe lifting capacity of the lift with the ATLMA installed would be 6,000 lbs. (8,000 - 2,000 = 6,000).
If you position the LMA plates so that the wheelbase is at the maximum 90", then the NEW safe lifting capacity would be 5,000 lbs. (8,000 - 3,000 = 5,000).
If you are lifting a mower, golf cart, or other vehicle that is extremely heavy on one end (front-heavy or rear-heavy equipment), the operator should position the LMA plate supporting the "heavy" end closer to the vertical column and extend the opposite LMA plate (supporting the "lighter" end) further out on the lift arm to accommodate the necessary wheelbase. This positioning maximizes the load-bearing capacity where it's needed most and helps maintain balanced, stable lifting.
⚠️ Safety Reminder:
Specifications may vary depending on lift model, wheelbase configuration, and weight distribution. Longer wheelbases on the vehicle being lifted will lower the overall lifting capacity of the LMA. The adapter may require blocks and/or shims at different positions on lift arms to keep the wheel platforms stable and level during operation. Always follow proper installation procedures outlined in the manual.
Watch the Atlas® LMA in action and see how easily it transforms a standard two-post lift into a versatile lawn equipment service platform.
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The ATLMA Lawn Mower Adapter consists of two wheel platforms designed for installation on your existing two-post lift. The lift shown in product images and videos is not included—this is an adapter accessory for use with compatible symmetric-arm two-post lifts you already own or purchase separately.
Add versatility, expand your service offerings, and maximize the return on your lift investment with the Atlas® ATLMA Lawn Mower Adapter—the smart solution for multi-purpose equipment lifting.