| Two-Post Stacker Lift Simple structure Space efficient | Electro-hydraulic power unit with synchronized cylinders or chains. The upper platform is raised to create a second parking position. | Steel platform or wheel-supporting rail platform; usually open underneath to allow direct parking at ground level. | Dependent stacking: one vehicle is parked above another. The lower vehicle may need to be moved before the upper vehicle is retrieved. | 2,000–3,600 kg | 1,600–2,100 mm | 2,400–2,700 mm wide
4,800–5,500 mm long | 45–90 seconds | Single-phase or three-phase
220–415 V, depending on market | Private residences, small commercial sites, vehicle dealerships, workshops, and locations where installation simplicity is important. | Check ceiling clearance, vehicle height, platform load distribution, lower-space access, emergency lowering, and whether the lower parking position must remain vacant during upper-car retrieval. |
| Four-Post Parking Lift High stability Long-term parking | Electric-hydraulic or electro-mechanical drive with four vertical posts and synchronized lifting components. | Full-length runway platform, often with removable approach ramps, wheel stops, and optional drip trays. | Dependent stacking: one vehicle above one vehicle. The lower vehicle normally remains accessible only after the upper platform is raised. | 2,700–4,000 kg | 1,600–2,000 mm | 2,500–3,000 mm wide
5,000–5,800 mm long | 50–100 seconds | Three-phase 220–415 V
Common motor range: 2.2–5.5 kW | Garages, storage facilities, apartment parking, collector vehicles, and parking areas requiring a stable full-platform surface. | Allow additional floor area for ramps and posts. Confirm floor strength, platform deflection limits, drainage requirements, and the required usable height for SUVs or vans. |
| Scissor Parking Lift Low visual obstruction Compact footprint | Electric-hydraulic scissor mechanism installed below or beside the platform, depending on the configuration. | Solid steel platform, flush-deck platform, or recessed platform with optional anti-slip surface. | Usually dependent vertical stacking; can also be used as a concealed parking platform or vehicle transfer lift. | 2,000–3,500 kg | 1,500–2,000 mm | 2,500–3,000 mm wide
5,000–5,800 mm long | 45–90 seconds | Single-phase or three-phase
220–415 V | Residential garages, hotel parking, showrooms, and architectural projects where above-ground posts should be minimized. | Verify pit depth if a recessed installation is proposed. Consider drainage, structural reinforcement, pinch-point protection, platform leveling, and maintenance access to the hydraulic unit. |
| Independent Double-Platform Lift Independent access Higher convenience | Electric-hydraulic or electro-mechanical lifting system with separately controlled upper and lower parking positions. | Two independently controlled steel platforms, commonly with wheel guides, end stops, and automatic leveling controls. | Independent stacking: each vehicle can be retrieved without moving the other vehicle, subject to site access conditions. | 2,000–3,500 kg per platform | 1,800–2,400 mm | 2,400–2,800 mm wide
4,900–5,600 mm long | 60–120 seconds | Three-phase 220–415 V
Common motor range: 3–7.5 kW | Residential developments, office buildings, premium parking areas, and sites where daily vehicle access is required. | Requires greater structural complexity and control integration. Confirm vehicle spacing, platform interlocking, backup lowering, access-control compatibility, and available electrical capacity. |
| Puzzle Parking System High density Automated movement | Electric motors drive horizontal platforms and vertical lifting units. A control system coordinates platform movement and vacant-space logic. | Modular sliding platforms, usually with wheel guides and vehicle position sensors. | Multi-level, multi-row configuration: horizontal and vertical movements combine to form a dense parking grid. | 2,000–2,500 kg per space | Typically 2–6 levels | Approx. 2,400–2,700 mm per bay
Layout-specific overall size | 90–180 seconds per retrieval | Three-phase 380–415 V is common
Actual voltage depends on country | Urban developments, commercial parking facilities, apartment projects, and sites where land value is higher than equipment cost. | Requires detailed traffic-flow planning, entrance and exit clearance, fire-safety coordination, drainage, ventilation, control-system protection, and a maintenance plan for multiple moving platforms. |
| Rotary Parking System Small footprint Vertical circulation | Electric motor and chain, belt, or geared transmission rotate vehicle platforms around a vertical loop. | Individual suspended or supported vehicle trays with wheel guides and mechanical locking points. | Vertical carousel: multiple vehicles are arranged in a continuous loop and brought to a common loading position. | 1,800–2,500 kg per space | Typically 6–16 spaces | Approx. 2,400–2,700 mm wide
5,000–5,500 mm long per tray | 60–150 seconds per vehicle | Three-phase 220–415 V
Common motor range: 5.5–15 kW | Narrow urban sites, roadside parking, residential buildings, and facilities with limited horizontal land area. | Confirm total structure height, wind exposure, vehicle approach angle, foundation requirements, emergency stop access, tray dimensions, and local machinery and fire regulations. |
| Vertical Lift Module Parking System Automated storage High security | Computer-controlled electric lift moves vehicles vertically while transfer devices position them on internal storage shelves. | Enclosed or semi-enclosed carrier platform with pallets, wheel trays, or vehicle transfer devices. | Automated multi-level storage: vehicles are stored in rows and levels and retrieved through a designated access bay. | 2,000–3,000 kg per space | Typically 4–12+ levels | Bay-specific; commonly 2,500–3,000 mm wide
5,000–6,000 mm long | 120–240 seconds per retrieval | Three-phase 380–415 V is common
Backup power may be required | High-density residential, commercial, airport, hotel, and restricted access parking projects. | Needs professional traffic simulation, software integration, fire-protection design, evacuation planning, barcode or RFID control, preventive maintenance, and a clearly defined recovery procedure. |
| Vehicle Transfer and Shuttle System Large capacity Centralized control | Electric shuttles, lifts, conveyors, and transfer cars move vehicles between entry bays and storage locations. | Standardized pallets or movable vehicle trays designed for automated transfer and accurate positioning. | Fully automated grid or aisle configuration: vehicles can be stored in multiple rows and levels without conventional ramps. | 2,000–3,000 kg per space | Project-specific; commonly 3–10+ levels | Usually 2,500–3,000 mm wide bays
Overall layout is site-specific | 120–300 seconds per retrieval | Three-phase 380–415 V is common
Power demand depends on system size | Large residential, airport, hospital, mixed-use, and commercial developments with high parking volume. | Evaluate peak-hour throughput, redundancy, software controls, fire compartments, emergency vehicle access, user instructions, service response, and long-term spare-parts availability. |
