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GL-9000HD
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GL-9000XLT
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GL-12000WD
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GL-10000SXS
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| Lift Type | 4 Post | 4 Post | 4 Post | 4 Post |
| Lifting Capacity | 9,000 lbs. | 9,000 lbs. | 12,000 lbs. | 10,000 lbs. |
| Overall Height of Corner Posts | 93" - 7'9" | 105" - 8'9" | 105" - 8'9" | 105" - 8'9" |
| Max Clearance on Top Lock | 70" - 5'10" | 82" - 6'10" | 82" - 6'10" | 82" - 6'10" |
| Track Height | 4.5" | 4.5" | 4.5" | 4.5" |
| Track Length | 174" - 14'6" | 200" - 16'8" | 203" - 16'11" | 192" - 16'0" |
| Track Width | 18.75" | 18.75" | 24" | 18.75" |
| Overall Length (No Ramps) | 186" - 15'6" | 211" - 17'7" | 215" - 17'11" | 203" / 16'11'' |
| Overall Width Outside Posts | 108" - 9" | 114" - 9'5" | 124" - 10'5" | 202" / 16'10'' |
| Floor Space Footprint | L 186” / 15'6'' x W 113” / 9'5'' | L 211” / 17'7'' x W 119” / 9'11'' | L 215” / 17'11'' x W 129” / 10'9'' | L 203" / 16'11'' x W 207" / 17'3'' |
| Outside Width Track to Track | 75” | 75" or 79" | 85” | 75" |
| Width Between Rails / Track | 37.5” / 34.75” | 37.5” / 34.75” | 37.5” / 34.75” | 37.5” / 34.75” |
| Width Between Posts | 98" / 8'2" | 104" - 8'8" | 114'' / 9'6'' | 192" / 16' |
| Standard Motor | 120V 20amp | 120V 20AMP | 240V 20AMP | 240V 20AMP |
| Shipping Weight | 2,275 lbs | 2,570 lbs | 3,000 lbs | 4,400 lbs |
| Shipping Dimensions | 175" x 21" x 27" | 200" x 21" x 28" | 205" x 25" x 29" | TOP: 193"x23"x28" BOTTOM: 208"x23"x24" |
| Pulley Size | 5'' | 5'' | 5'' | 5'' |
| Operation Type | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Mobility Option | Caster kit Included | Caster kit Included | Caster kit Included | Caster kit Included |
| Ramp Size | 36'' | 36'' | 36'' | 48'' |
| Cable Keepers on Every Pulley | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Secondary Lock | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laser Lock Cutouts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boxed-in Runways | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reinforced Crossbars | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flow Restrictor / Anti-Surge Valve | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Powder-Coat Finish | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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GL-10K-FM
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GL-10K-OH
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GL-12K-FM
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GL-12K-OH
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| Lift Type | 2 Post | 2 Post | 2 Post | 2 Post |
| Lifting Capacity | 10,000 LBS | 10,000 LBS | 12,000 LBS | 12,000 LBS |
| Lifting Configuration | Symmetric | Symmetric | Symmetric | Symmetric |
| Arms | 3 Stage Front/Rear | 3 Stage Front/Rear | 2 Stage Front/Rear | 2 Stage Front/Rear |
| Rise Height | 74.75"/6'2.75" | 74.75"/6'2.75" | 72.75" / 6'0.75" | 72.75" / 6'0.75" |
| Overall Height | 111.25"/ 9'3.25" | 142"/ 11'10" | 121"/10'1" | 143"/ 11'11" |
| Overall Width | 135"/ 11'3" | 135"/ 11'3" | 157.33"/ 13'1.33" | 157.33"/ 13'1.33" |
| Drive-Thru Clearance | 101.5"/ 8'5.5" | 101.5"/ 8'5.5" | 119.25"/ 9'11.25" | 119.25"/ 9'11.25" |
| Floor to Overhead Switch | N/A | 136"/ 11'4" | N/A | 137"/ 11'5" |
| Front Arm Reach | 24.75"-42.5"/ 2'0.75"-3'6.5" | 24.75"-42.5"/ 2'0.75"-3'6.5" | 37"-55"/ 3'1"-4'7" | 37"-55"/ 3'1"-4'7" |
| Rear Arm Reach | 31.25"-59"/ 2'7.25"-4'11 | 31.25"-59"/ 2'7.25"-4'11 | 37"-55"/ 3'1"-4'7" | 37"-55"/ 3'1"-4'7" |
| Minimum Pad Height | 3.75" | 3.75" | 4.5" | 4.5" |
| Inside Columns | 110.5"/9'2.5" | 110.5"/ 9'2.5" | 130"/ 10'10" | 130"/ 10'10" |
| Standard Motor | 240V/ 20 AMPS/ 1PH | 240V/ 20 AMPS/ 1PH | 240V/ 20 AMPS/ 1PH | 240V/ 20 AMPS/ 1PH |
| Speed of Rise | Approx. 43 seconds | Approx. 43 seconds | Approx. 43 seconds | Approx. 43 seconds |
| Ceiling Height Requirement | 114" / 9'6" | 144" / 12" | 124"/ 10'4" | 144"/12" |
| Shipping Weight | 1,465 LBS | 1,655 LBS | 2,250 LBS | 2,400 LBS |
| Shipping Dimensions | 114" x 20" x 43"/ 9'6" x 1'8" x 3'7" | 144" x 20" x 58"/ 12' x 1'8" x4'10" | 122"x 21"x 46"/ 10'2"x 1'9"x 3'10:" | 147" x 20" x 49"/ 12'3" x 1'8"x 4'1" |
| Feature |
Single Wide Triple Stacker
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Double Wide Triple Stacker
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| Lift Type | Triple Stacker | Triple Stacker |
| Lifting Capacity (Total) | 17,000 LBS | 17,000 LBS |
| Lifting Capacity (Top Level) | 8,000 LBS | 8,000 LBS |
| Lifting Capacity (Middle Level) | 9,000 LBS | 9,000 LBS |
| Overall Height of Corner Posts | 14' / 168.5" | 14" / 168.5" |
| Max Height to Top of Track on Lock | 6" / 72.5" | 7'3.5" / 87.5" |
| Clearance Under Middle Deck on Lock | 5'8" / 68" | 6'11" / 83" |
| Clearance Under Top Deck on Lock | 11' 4" / 136" | 11'6" / 138" |
| Size Column | 5" x 5" | 5" x 5" |
| Size Baseplate | 12" x 12" | 12" x 12" |
| Track Height | 4.5" | 4.5" |
| Track Length | 16' 10" / 202" | 15'6" / 186" |
| Track Width | 1'6.5" / 18.5 | 1'6.5" / 18.5" |
| Overall Length (No Ramps) | 16'10" / 202" | 16'11" / 203" |
| Overall Width Outside Posts | 9'11" / 119" | 17'6" / 209" |
| Floor Space Footprint | L 16'10" x W 9'11" | L-16'11" x W 17'6" |
| Outside Width Track to Track | 6'3" / 75" | 6'3" / 75" |
| Width Between Tracks / Rails | 37.5" - 34.75" | 37.5 - 34.75 |
| Width Between Posts | 8'8" / 104" | 16' 1" / 193" |
