IronMax XL 4-Post 18,000 lb Heavy Duty
For when the 4-post section of the catalog doesn't cut it.
18,000 lb 4-post lift with 60-inch runways for heavy trucks, dualies, and cargo vans. Cable equalization, dual power units, bridge jacks included.
- 18,000 lb rated capacity
- 60-inch wide runways for dual-rear-wheel trucks
- Dual independent 220V power units
- Cable equalization — level under offset loads
- Bridge jacks included (alignment-ready)
- Eight adjustable column pads
- Extra-long approach ramps (24”)
- ALI/ETL certified
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| Rise | 74 inches |
| Capacity | 18,000 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years structural, 2 years parts |
| Power Unit | Dual 220V single-phase, 2 HP each |
| Equalization | Cable-driven, dual-cylinder |
| Runway Width | 60 inches (per side) |
| Approach Ramp | 24” tapered |
| Certification | ALI/ETL listed |
| Runway Length | 198 inches |
Multi-angle views of the IronMax XL 4-Post 18,000 lb Heavy Duty. Click any image to zoom.
See this class of lift in action. The video below shows installation, real-world operation, and the kind of shop this lift belongs in.
Commercial heavy-truck lifts use high-capacity hydraulic cylinders operating at low pressure to safely raise vehicles from 15,000 lbs to 60,000 lbs. Controls are industrial-grade and designed for all-day shop use.
High-Capacity Hydraulics
Dual or quad hydraulic cylinders with heavy stainless steel lifting chains provide smooth, synchronized lift. Each cylinder is oversized for its rating — running at well below burst pressure for decades of service life.
Industrial Control Panel
A mounted control box with clearly labeled raise, lower, and emergency-stop buttons operates the lift. The E-stop cuts power immediately and holds the lift at current height. Most models include a remote pendant.
Frame-Cradle Adapters
Heavy-duty frame cradle pads grip the vehicle's frame rails instead of pinch welds. Position the cradles under the main frame members and tighten the locking collars before lifting. Prevents the vehicle from shifting at height.
Multi-Level Locks
Mechanical lock ladders on each column accept safety pawls at every 6" of travel. All locks engage simultaneously as the lift rises. Use the pneumatic or electric lock release before lowering.
⚙️ Six-Inch Lock Increments
Heavy-duty mechanical lock pawls engage every 6" of travel on each column. A single-button pneumatic release simultaneously retracts all four (or more) pawls for lowering — ensuring you can't accidentally lower one column while others are locked.
🔗 Frame Cradle Grip Pads
Frame cradle adapters physically grip the vehicle's frame rail from below and both sides. Even if the vehicle shifted laterally, the cradle prevents it from moving off the lift pad.
🚨 Emergency Stop
A large guarded E-stop on the column and on the remote pendant cuts all power immediately. The lift holds at the last locked position. The E-stop circuit is hardwired and not software-controlled.
📊 Overload Monitoring
Hydraulic pressure monitoring on each cylinder detects overload conditions per column. If one column is being asked to carry more than its share, the system halts and displays a fault — preventing column and cable damage.
How does this compare?
Standard 4-post lifts run 42” to 48” runways and 14,000 lb capacity. A dually pickup with a bed full of tools can hit 12,000–14,000 lbs — at 95%+ of rated capacity with a non-optimal weight distribution. The IronMax XL gives you proper margin and the runway width for dual-rear-wheels. The bridge jacks turn it from a storage lift into a full service unit.