PitLift 500 Pit Bike Lift Table
Your first lift shouldn't cost more than your bike.
500 lb capacity lift for pit bikes, mini bikes, and scooters. Foot-pedal hydraulic, 28-inch max height, 48x16 inch steel deck.
- 500 lb rated capacity
- Foot-pedal hydraulic pump — no compressor needed
- 28-inch max working height
- 48” x 16” steel deck with grip surface
- Mechanical pin lock at any height
- Fold-down side rails
- Weighs 68 lbs — stores against wall
- Wheel chock included
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| Capacity | 500 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Deck Size | 48” x 16” |
| Pump Type | Foot-pedal hydraulic |
| Fold Width | 18” (folded) |
| Unit Weight | 68 lbs |
| Deck Surface | Powder-coated steel with grip texture |
| Lifting Range | 7” to 28” |
Multi-angle views of the PitLift 500 Pit Bike Lift Table. 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.
Pit bike and mini-bike lift tables are compact, foot-pedal hydraulic platforms designed for small bikes, scooters, and maintenance tasks where a full-size table would be overkill.
Foot-Pedal Pump
A mechanical foot pedal operates the hydraulic jack — no electricity, no compressor. Each pump stroke raises the deck roughly 1 inch. Most small bikes reach working height in under 10 strokes.
Mechanical Pin Lock
A spring-loaded pin locks the platform at any height. The pin engages automatically as the deck rises. Pull the release lever or ring before pressing the lower valve.
Wheel Chock
The included chock holds the front wheel in place. Position the bike so the front tire sits firmly in the chock before pumping. For dirt bikes with knobby tires, consider an aftermarket chock with wider slots.
Lower / Bleed Valve
The release valve is typically a twist or push knob near the pump. Open it slowly to lower — the platform drops by gravity. Close the valve fully between uses to prevent creep.
⚙️ Pin Lock System
A mechanical pin locks the deck at any height — the pin engages automatically as you pump. The deck cannot drop without manually pulling the release handle or ring.
🏍️ Side Rails
Fold-up side rails prevent the bike from rolling off the deck. Always raise the rails before lifting. The rails are load-rated — don't use them as step-on handles at height.
🛡️ Pressure Relief Valve
Built-in hydraulic relief valve prevents over-pressurization if the pump is worked past the platform's rated capacity. The pump becomes noticeably harder to actuate as a natural overload warning.
⏹️ Controlled Descent
The lower release valve is needle-valve controlled — opening it fully drops the platform quickly, opening it slightly creates a slow, controlled descent. Practice slow descent to avoid jarring the bike at the bottom.
How does this compare?
Most budget pit bike lifts wobble. The PitLift 500 uses the same hydraulic cylinder found in medical procedure chairs — overbuilt for the weight class, which is why the warranty is generous. The mechanical pin lock is the detail most competitors skip; it’s the only reason you should trust a lift to hold a bike at chest height.