ALI Certified Lift Checker: Is Your Car Lift Model in the Directory?
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ALI's rule for car lifts is short: every currently certified model is in its Directory of Certified Lifts, and if a model is not listed, it is not certified. This checker is a copy of that directory taken on October 12, 2026: 1,649 lift models across two-post, four-post, scissor, low and mid-rise, single-post, in-ground and drive-on parallelogram lifts, searchable by the model on the lift's data plate or by brand. Seven of the 34 lifts in our guides are listed: the BendPak 10AP and HD-9, the Atlas PVL10 Platinum and QuickJack's 6000TL, 6000TLX, 8000TL and 8000TLX. None of the import brands sold mainly on Amazon has a single model in it.
Is this lift ALI certified?
Type the model on the lift's data plate or listing
ALI's rule is short: every currently certified lift model is in its directory, and if a model is not listed, it is not certified. The list below starts with the newest certifications.
1,649 listed models, newest certification first
SPO10X Rotary Lift
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Sep 3, 2026. Made by Rotary Lift
SPO12X Rotary Lift
Two-post, 12,000 lb, Sep 3, 2026. Made by Rotary Lift
DP15 Rotary Lift
Two-post, 15,000 lb, Sep 3, 2026. Made by Rotary Lift
DP18 Rotary Lift
Two-post, 18,000 lb, Sep 3, 2026. Made by Rotary Lift
EV12DPS BENDPAK/RANGER
Two-post, 12,000 lb, Jul 14, 2026. Made by BendPak, Inc.
10-LF1 Girolift
Single-post, 10,000 lb, Jul 14, 2026. Made by Canada Hydraulique Equipment
5000TL QuickJack
Low or mid-rise, 5,000 lb, Mar 9, 2026. Made by BendPak, Inc.
5000TLX QuickJack
Low or mid-rise, 5,000 lb, Mar 9, 2026. Made by BendPak, Inc.
6000TL QuickJack
Low or mid-rise, 6,000 lb, Mar 9, 2026. Made by BendPak, Inc.
6000TLX QuickJack
Low or mid-rise, 6,000 lb, Mar 9, 2026. Made by BendPak, Inc.
7000TL QuickJack
Low or mid-rise, 7,000 lb, Mar 9, 2026. Made by BendPak, Inc.
7000TLX QuickJack
Low or mid-rise, 7,000 lb, Mar 9, 2026. Made by BendPak, Inc.
8000TL QuickJack
Low or mid-rise, 8,000 lb, Mar 9, 2026. Made by BendPak, Inc.
8000TLX QuickJack
Low or mid-rise, 8,000 lb, Mar 9, 2026. Made by BendPak, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA-2 CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA-2-DPC CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA-2-DPC-QC CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA-2-QC CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA-3 CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA-3-DPC CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA-3-DPC-QC CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA-3-QC CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA-DPC CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA-DPC-QC CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
CL10AV3-SRA-QC CHALLENGER
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
QL10AV3 Gray
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
QL10AV3-2 Gray
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
QL10AV3-3 Gray
Two-post, 10,000 lb, Mar 5, 2026. Made by Challenger Lifts, Inc.
ARO14-X Rotary Lift
Four-post or runway, 14,000 lb, Feb 24, 2026. Made by Rotary Lift
| Brand | Model | Type | Capacity | Certification date | Made by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary Lift | SPO10X | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Sep 3, 2026 | Rotary Lift |
| Rotary Lift | SPO12X | Two-post | 12,000 lb | Sep 3, 2026 | Rotary Lift |
| Rotary Lift | DP15 | Two-post | 15,000 lb | Sep 3, 2026 | Rotary Lift |
| Rotary Lift | DP18 | Two-post | 18,000 lb | Sep 3, 2026 | Rotary Lift |
| BENDPAK/RANGER | EV12DPS | Two-post | 12,000 lb | Jul 14, 2026 | BendPak, Inc. |
| Girolift | 10-LF1 | Single-post | 10,000 lb | Jul 14, 2026 | Canada Hydraulique Equipment |
| QuickJack | 5000TL | Low or mid-rise | 5,000 lb | Mar 9, 2026 | BendPak, Inc. |
| QuickJack | 5000TLX | Low or mid-rise | 5,000 lb | Mar 9, 2026 | BendPak, Inc. |
| QuickJack | 6000TL | Low or mid-rise | 6,000 lb | Mar 9, 2026 | BendPak, Inc. |
| QuickJack | 6000TLX | Low or mid-rise | 6,000 lb | Mar 9, 2026 | BendPak, Inc. |
| QuickJack | 7000TL | Low or mid-rise | 7,000 lb | Mar 9, 2026 | BendPak, Inc. |
| QuickJack | 7000TLX | Low or mid-rise | 7,000 lb | Mar 9, 2026 | BendPak, Inc. |
| QuickJack | 8000TL | Low or mid-rise | 8,000 lb | Mar 9, 2026 | BendPak, Inc. |
| QuickJack | 8000TLX | Low or mid-rise | 8,000 lb | Mar 9, 2026 | BendPak, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA-2 | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA-2-DPC | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA-2-DPC-QC | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA-2-QC | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA-3 | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA-3-DPC | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA-3-DPC-QC | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA-3-QC | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA-DPC | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA-DPC-QC | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| CHALLENGER | CL10AV3-SRA-QC | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| Gray | QL10AV3 | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| Gray | QL10AV3-2 | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| Gray | QL10AV3-3 | Two-post | 10,000 lb | Mar 5, 2026 | Challenger Lifts, Inc. |
| Rotary Lift | ARO14-X | Four-post or runway | 14,000 lb | Feb 24, 2026 | Rotary Lift |
Copied from the ALI Directory of Certified Lifts on Oct 12, 2026: every model in its two-post, four-post and multi-post runway, scissor, low and mid-rise, single-post, in-ground and drive-on parallelogram categories, with repeat certifications of the same model merged under the latest date. Left out: 1,550 mobile column and wheel engaging mobile unit models. ALI updates the directory daily, so check autolift.org before you buy and look for the gold label on the lift.
The lifts we review, checked against the directory
7 of the 34 lifts in our guides are listed: the BendPak 10AP and HD-9, the Atlas PVL10 Platinum and four QuickJack models. None of the import brands sold mainly on Amazon (KATOOL, VEVOR, Albott, WEIZE, ME, XK) has a single model in the directory.
- Listed
BENDPAK/RANGER 10AP, two-post, 10,000 lb, certification date Oct 27, 2022
- Model not listed
No model 9APF in the directory.
- Model not listed
No model 9KOHX in the directory.
- Model not listed
No model 9KBPX in the directory.
- Listed
Atlas Platinum ATEAP-PVL10, two-post, 10,000 lb, certification date May 6, 2021Listed as ATEAP-PVL10 (and AP-PVL10-2/3); match the designation on the lift's data plate.
- Brand not in directory
No brand of that name in the directory.
- Brand not in directory
No brand of that name in the directory.
- Brand not in directory
No brand of that name in the directory.
- Listed
BENDPAK/RANGER HD-9, four-post and multi-post runway, 9,000 lb, certification date Aug 8, 2018
- Model not listed
No model Garage Pro 8000 in the directory.
- Model not listed
No model Garage Pro 8000 EXT in the directory.
- Model not listed
No model HW-8S in the directory.APlusLift's listed models are its Falcon TR-10C two-posts, made by Torin.
- Model not listed
No model 8SXLT in the directory.
- Brand not in directory
No brand of that name in the directory.
- Brand not in directory
No brand of that name in the directory.
- Brand not in directory
No brand of that name in the directory.
- Model not listed
No model M7K in the directory.The older MaxJax M6K is listed (June 26, 2020); the M7K is not.
- Listed
QuickJack 6000TL, low and mid-rise frame engaging, 6,000 lb, certification date Mar 9, 2026
- Listed
QuickJack 6000TLX, low and mid-rise frame engaging, 6,000 lb, certification date Mar 9, 2026
- Listed
QuickJack 8000TL, low and mid-rise frame engaging, 8,000 lb, certification date Mar 9, 2026
- Listed
QuickJack 8000TLX, low and mid-rise frame engaging, 8,000 lb, certification date Mar 9, 2026
- Model not listed
No model MD-6XP in the directory.
- Brand not in directory
No brand of that name in the directory.
- Brand not in directory
No brand of that name in the directory.
- Brand not in directory
No brand of that name in the directory.
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No brand of that name in the directory.
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No brand of that name in the directory.
- Brand not in directory
No brand named on the listing, so there is nothing to look up.
- Brand not in directory
No brand of that name in the directory.
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No brand of that name in the directory.
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What the directory holds
1,649
Certified lift models
mobile column sets excluded
73
Brand names
from 24 certified makers
57
With a 2026 certification date
latest Sep 3, 2026
603
Two-post models
the largest category
Listed models by lift type
- Two-post603
- Four-post or runway430
- Scissor321
- Low or mid-rise47
- Single-post1
- In-ground177
- Drive-on parallelogram70
Who makes the store and tool-truck brands
ALI lists each model under the brand on the lift and names the certified maker beside it. These makers sell certified lifts under names other than their own:
- Rotary Lift
- ADG, Apex, Chief, Direct, Direct Lift, Forward Lift, Golf Lift, Mac Tool, Matco, Revolution, Serve Pro, Weaver
- Torin Inc.
- Apluslift Falcon, Big Red, Black Jack, Jack Boss, Proformance, Road Dawg, TCE, Yellow Jacket
- Challenger Lifts, Inc.
- FRONTLINE, Gray, HOFMANN, HOFMANN MEXICO, JOHN BEAN, John Bean Mexico, QUALITY LIFTS, WURTH CANADA
- TLS-CTS, LLC
- AUTEL USA, COATS, KLS, Lift Superstore, Nussbaum USA
- OMER USA Inc.
- COATS, KLS, MOHAWK, TLS
- Tuxedo Distributors, LLC dba iDeal Automotive Equipment
- ATD, Daytona Automotive Equipment, Duro Maxx
- BendPak, Inc.
- Dannmar, MaxJax, QuickJack
- AMGO Hydraulic Corporation
- MAHOVI, PEAK, TECHNOLIFT
- Whip Industries, Inc.
- ALLTEX LIFTS, Gray
- Atlas Automotive Equipment LLC
- Hofmann Megaplan, MONSTER
- PKS Equipment and Engineering, Inc.
- Lif-Track, Snap On
- Canada Hydraulique Equipment
- Girolift
- Advantage Lifts
- Backyard Buddy
- MAHA USA, L.L.C.
- Snap-On
What the check found
QuickJack's product pages mention only "ALI-certified manuals", yet the directory lists all eight of its TL and TLX lifts from the 5000 to the 8000 with a certification date of March 9, 2026, and the 6000ELX since February 25, 2022. Our guides had said the pages did not claim certification, which was true of the pages and the wrong answer to whether the lift is certified; they now say what the directory says.
| Lift | What the maker or listing says | In ALI's directory |
|---|---|---|
| BendPak 10AP two-post | Names ALI certification | Listed, Oct 27, 2022 |
| BendPak HD-9 four-post | Page text silent | Listed, Aug 8, 2018 |
| Atlas PVL10 Platinum two-post | Amazon listing states it | Listed as ATEAP-PVL10, May 6, 2021 |
| QuickJack 6000TL, 6000TLX, 8000TL, 8000TLX | Only "ALI-certified manuals" | Listed, Mar 9, 2026 |
| MaxJax M7K portable two-post | Not stated; manual cites ANSI/ALI ALIS | Not listed (the older M6K is) |
| BendPak MD-6XP mid-rise | Sales sheet refers to ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2017 | Not listed |
| Atlas 9KOHX, 9KBPX, Garage Pro 8000 | Dealer: none claimed | Not listed |
| APlusLift HW-8S and 8SXLT four-posts | CE claimed | Not listed; APlusLift appears only for its Falcon TR-10C two-posts |
| KATOOL, VEVOR, Albott, WEIZE, ME, XK | CE or nothing | No model from any of these brands |
The full list of the 34 lifts, with a link to each review, is in the checker above, and the home garage lift guide, the two-post guide and the portable lift guide give each pick's directory result in its certification line.
What the directory holds
| Lift type | Models listed |
|---|---|
| Two-post surface mounted | 603 |
| Four-post and multi-post runway | 430 |
| Scissor | 321 |
| In-ground | 177 |
| Drive-on parallelogram | 70 |
| Low and mid-rise frame engaging | 47 |
| Single-post surface mounted | 1 |
The 1,649 models carry 73 brand names from 24 certified makers. Challenger (355 models), Rotary (323), TLS-CTS (212) and PKS (185) account for more than half. BendPak has 96, of which 78 carry the BendPak/Ranger name and the rest are QuickJack, Dannmar and MaxJax lifts.
Who makes the store and tool-truck brands
ALI lists each model under the brand on the lift and names the certified maker beside it, which answers a question dealers rarely do. The Matco, Mac Tool, ADG, Chief, Forward Lift, Revolution, Serve Pro, Direct Lift, Weaver, Golf Lift and Apex listings are made by Rotary Lift. The Snap On listings are made by PKS, plus one Snap-On scissor lift made by MAHA. Gray lifts come from Challenger and Whip Industries, and the John Bean, Hofmann, Quality Lifts, Frontline and Wurth Canada listings from Challenger. Jack Boss, Yellow Jacket, Road Dawg, Big Red, Black Jack, Proformance, TCE and APlusLift's Falcon two-posts are made by Torin.
How to use it
Search the exact model designation on the lift's data plate or the order, not the marketing name. Suffixes are separate listings: BendPak's 10AP, 10AP-168, 10APX, 10APX-181 and 10AP-SRT are five entries, and ALI says an incomplete designation is not certified. A match tells you the model is certified; the gold ALI label on the lift tells you the unit is. ALI also says certification covers the lift's listed options and accessories, and that a non-certified accessory voids it while it is fitted.
The certification date shown is the latest one ALI lists for that model. Many listings carry July 24, 2018, the date ALI's news release gives for the 2017 edition of ANSI/ALI ALCTV taking effect. The ALI certification guide explains the standard, the gold label and the marks that do not count.
What a missing model means
A lift that is not in the directory has not been third-party tested and certified to ANSI/ALI ALCTV. That is all its absence tells you; it does not make the lift unsafe, and a listing does not make one safe. It matters when a building department, a landlord or an insurer asks for a certified lift, because a model outside the directory cannot meet that requirement. We call no lift safe.
How we built it
On October 12, 2026 we read every category of ALI's search page and kept each model's brand, model designation, rated capacity, certification date and certified maker. Repeat certifications of the same model are merged under the latest date. Left out: 1,550 mobile column and wheel engaging mobile unit models, which are heavy-vehicle lifting systems. ALI says it updates the directory daily, so check autolift.org before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Is QuickJack ALI certified?
Yes, by ALI's directory: it lists the QuickJack 5000TL, 6000TL, 7000TL and 8000TL and their TLX versions with a certification date of March 9, 2026, and the 6000ELX since February 25, 2022 (searched October 12, 2026). QuickJack's own pages mention only ALI-certified manuals.
Are BendPak lifts ALI certified?
Many are. The directory lists 78 BendPak/Ranger models, including the 10AP two-post and the HD-9 four-post, plus QuickJack, Dannmar and MaxJax M6K lifts. It does not list every BendPak, the MD-6XP and the MaxJax M7K among them.
Are KATOOL or VEVOR lifts ALI certified?
No KATOOL, VEVOR, Albott, WEIZE, ME or XK model was in ALI's directory on October 12, 2026. Their listings cite CE or nothing, and CE is a European marking, not ALI certification.
What if my lift is not in the checker?
Check the full model designation, then search ALI's own directory at autolift.org, which is updated daily and also holds the mobile column sets this copy leaves out. If it is not listed there, ALI says the model is not certified.
Who makes Matco and Snap-on lifts?
ALI's directory names the certified maker beside each brand: the Matco and Mac Tool listings are made by Rotary Lift, the Snap On listings by PKS, with one Snap-On scissor lift by MAHA.
What does the date on each listing mean?
It is the certification date ALI shows for the model. Where ALI lists the same model more than once, the checker shows the latest date. Many carry July 24, 2018, when the 2017 edition of the standard took effect.
Sources
- ALI Directory of Certified Lifts, Automotive Lift Institute
- Search Certified Lifts, Automotive Lift Institute
- Lift Certification FAQ, Automotive Lift Institute
- Vehicle Lifts Must Pass Tougher Testing to Earn ALI Gold Label (news release on ANSI/ALI ALCTV: 2017), Automotive Lift Institute
- QuickJack 8000TL (product page), QuickJack
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