SportLift Scissor Table 1500
Zero setup. Right to work height.
Sport bike scissor lift, 1,500 lb capacity. Low 4.5-inch profile, aluminum deck, rolls on without a ramp.
- 1,500 lb rated capacity
- 4.5” at-rest height — roll-on, no ramp
- Scissor mechanism for lateral stability
- 32-inch max working height
- 60” x 22” anodized aluminum deck
- Front wheel vise: 2.5”–4” tire width
- Four tie-down anchor points
- Side drop-out panel for rear wheel work
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| Capacity | 1,500 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Deck Size | 60” x 22” |
| Pump Type | Hydraulic foot pedal |
| Max Height | 32” |
| Wheel Vise | 2.5”–4” tire width |
| Unit Weight | 198 lbs |
| Deck Material | Anodized aluminum |
| At-Rest Height | 4.5” |
Multi-angle views of the SportLift Scissor Table 1500. 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.
Motorcycle lift tables use an air-over-hydraulic or electric-hydraulic system to raise the entire platform. Operation is simple — load the bike, secure it, pump up.
Pump / Air Control
Foot-pedal or hand pump on air-hydraulic models. On electric models, a hand pendant or foot switch raises and lowers. Most units raise a full-size touring bike in under 20 seconds.
Front Wheel Vise
The steel wheel vise cradles the front tire and locks it in place with a quick-turn crank. Tighten until firm — a loose vise lets the bike tip forward at height. Adjust the vise position to match your wheelbase.
Safety Locks / Pins
Mechanical safety pins engage in the table frame as the platform rises. Before lowering, pull the safety pin release (usually a ring or handle on the side of the table). The platform lowers smoothly via the release valve.
Side Extensions
Bolt-on or latch-on side wings give your feet a place to land when mounting the bike at height. Always deploy the side extensions before stepping onto the platform with the bike.
⚙️ Mechanical Safety Pins
The platform frame has a series of holes along the lifting column. As the platform rises, a spring-loaded pin drops into the nearest hole automatically. You must manually pull the release before lowering.
🏍️ Wheel Vise & Tie-Downs
The front wheel vise locks the motorcycle in the longitudinal axis. Tie-down anchor points are welded into the deck corners — never raise a motorcycle without strapping it to the table.
🛡️ Overload Valve
A hydraulic pressure-relief valve prevents the pump from over-pressurizing if the load exceeds the table's rating. The platform simply won't rise — you won't damage the cylinder or pump.
📐 Four-Corner Stability
Wide-stance rectangular frame construction keeps the center of gravity low. Side extensions increase the effective footprint significantly — always deploy them before raising a heavy bike above waist height.
How does this compare?
Sport bikes have low ride heights and tight fairings that are easy to scratch loading onto a lift. The anodized aluminum deck and 4.5” roll-on height solve both problems. The scissor mechanism is the structural advantage over lift tables with hydraulic columns — the X-brace design eliminates lateral flex at height, which matters when you’re working under a bike.