Saudi Arabia Project: Twin 4-Ton Car Lifts in an Open 3-Story Garage

When a client trusts your engineering, they come back with harder problems.
After successfully installing a passenger elevator for this client in Saudi Arabia, they handed us a massive challenge for their new 3-story underground parking garage.

They had an open, undivided space measuring 5612mm × 5250mm.
Within this single space, they needed two separate car lifts, each capable of lifting 4 tons.

To make things more complicated:

• There were no existing walls to mount the guide rails
• The pit was exceptionally shallow
• The local power supply was not standard for heavy machinery

Here is how our engineering team solved every constraint to deliver a fully custom, heavy-duty parking solution.

The Engineering Challenges & Our Factory Solutions

1. No Walls? We Built the Frame.

Because the 5612 × 5250mm area was a completely open void, standard wall-mounted elevators were not an option.

Our Solution:
We designed a hydraulic post-style lifting platform with a heavily reinforced, self-supporting steel frame.

We didn’t just supply the lifts — we engineered the entire structural system to safely support:

• Two fully loaded 4-ton platforms
• Simultaneous side-by-side operation

2. Maximizing Platform Size for SUVs

Despite the limited footprint and structural constraints, we optimized the layout to provide:

• Two large platforms
• Each measuring 2250mm × 5200mm

This allows:

• Comfortable vehicle access
• Full compatibility with large SUVs and standard vehicles

3. The 20cm Ultra-Shallow Pit

A standard 4-ton car lift typically requires a deep pit.
This project had only a 200mm (20cm) pit available.

Our Solution:
We engineered an ultra-low-profile platform base with an exact thickness of 200mm.

This ensures:

• The platform sits flush with the ground at the lowest level
• Smooth and safe vehicle entry and exit

4. The Voltage Hurdle: 4 Tons on 220V 3-Phase

This was the most critical technical challenge.

Standard heavy-duty hydraulic systems typically require 380V power.
The site only had 220V 3-phase power available.

Our Solution:
Our electrical engineers customized the entire motor and hydraulic power unit.

We developed a system that:

• Safely handles 4-ton loads
• Operates smoothly on 220V 3-phase power
• Eliminates the need for costly electrical upgrades

Smart Safety & Control Features

When moving 4-ton vehicles across a 3-story open shaft, safety is critical.

We integrated multiple safety features to protect both users and equipment.

Automatic Roller Shutter Doors

To prevent falls into the open shaft:

• Custom roller doors were installed at each level
• Doors automatically close and lock when the platform moves

Emergency Remote Control Leveling

In the event of a system fault:

• Maintenance personnel can use a dedicated remote control
• The platform can be safely moved to the nearest floor

This ensures:

• Vehicles are never trapped between levels
• Safe recovery in emergency situations

Project Specs at a Glance

Need a Heavy-Duty Custom Lift?

Standard equipment fails when faced with shallow pits, unusual voltages, or missing structural support.

If you have a complex parking or lifting project:

• Send us your site dimensions
• Let our engineering team design a solution tailored to your needs