A pit jack rides on rails along the edges of a service pit and lifts the vehicle from below, turning a lube or inspection pit into a full-service bay for brakes, tires and suspension. The key choices are pit width, lifting capacity and how far the jack needs to telescope.
Measure your pit first. Pit jacks run on the pit edges or on dedicated rails, so the inside width of the pit and the rail style determine which frame you need. Many models have adjustable or telescoping frames to cover a range of widths.
Match capacity to your vehicles. Light-duty pits serving cars and SUVs need far less capacity than truck and bus pits. Size the jack for the heaviest axle you lift, with headroom for the future.
Consider the lift height and controls. Look at the closed height, the total stroke and whether the jack uses air/hydraulic or manual power. Safety locks, sliding saddles and adapter kits make a big difference in day-to-day speed.
A pit jack is a jack that travels along the edges of a service or lube pit and lifts the vehicle from below, letting a pit bay handle brakes, tires and suspension work instead of oil changes only.
Measure the inside width of your pit and note the rail or edge style, then choose a capacity at or above the heaviest axle you lift. Call 1-800-951-5156 and we will help match the right model.
Yes. Most pit jacks lift an axle at a time with a crossbar and adjustable saddles, so both wheels come off the ground together.