Triumph NTO-9AE 9,000 lb Overhead Two-Post Auto Lift

Overhead layout and floor clearance

The NTO-9AE is the economy model in Triumph's overhead two-post line, and the overhead layout is the point: the safety cut-off bar and equalizer hardware run across the top of the columns instead of along the floor. That leaves a 99-inch drive-thru between the arms and an unobstructed floor under the vehicle, with no cross-rail to step over while you work. The columns stand 111 inches apart and 142 inches tall, with an overall width of 133 inches across the outside of the base plates, or 145 inches including the power unit. Maximum lifting height is 72 inches, reached in about 50 seconds, and the pads lower to 4.5 inches off the floor for low-clearance vehicles.

Arms, pads and truck adapters

Triumph calls the arm set versatile-symmetric: triple-stage front arms that telescope from 29 to 51.5 inches, and double-stage rear arms from 27 to 41.5 inches. The longer front arms reach the engine-side lift points while the shorter rear arms set under the back of the vehicle, and the lift is designed to be driven on from either direction. Each of the four arms ends in a rotating disc pad and carries an automatic restraint that locks the arm against swiveling once the pads take the load. Drop-in truck adapters in 1.5-inch, 3-inch and 6-inch heights stack onto the pads to reach the frame on trucks and SUVs, and they are included with the lift rather than sold separately.

Lifting hardware and safety systems

Lifting is driven by leaf chains running over sheaves on twin hydraulic cylinders, with equalizing cables keeping both carriages level as the lift rises. Each column carries 21 lock positions with a dual-point lock release, so the carriages set on a mechanical latch at whatever working height you choose and release together rather than one side at a time. A padded overhead cut-off bar with an electric safety switch stops the lift before a roof or a raised hood contacts the crossbeam. The column-mounted hydraulic power unit is a 3 HP single-phase unit with a steel reservoir and push-button control, and it takes about 12 quarts of AW32 non-detergent hydraulic fluid. Rubber door guards are fitted to the columns.

What your shop needs before it arrives

Check three things before ordering. Ceiling: plan on at least 144 inches — 12 feet — of clear height, since the lift itself stands 142 inches and the overhead cut-off bar needs room above the columns. Floor: a minimum 4-inch concrete slab rated at 3,000 PSI, fully cured. The columns are held by floor anchors only, so the lift cannot be installed on asphalt or an unstable surface; anchor bolts are included. Power: a 110-volt single-phase circuit connected by a qualified electrician to local code and protected by a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. The lift and power unit are rated for indoor use only — outdoor or wet-location use voids coverage on the power unit and motor.

Key features

• 9,000 lb rated capacity — covers cars, light trucks and SUVs when all four pads are set on the manufacturer's recommended lift points.
• 99-inch drive-thru — overhead crossbeam design keeps the floor between the columns clear, with 111 inches between posts.
• 72-inch lifting height, 4.5-inch lowered pads — full standing height under the vehicle, and low enough to slide under low-clearance cars. About 50 seconds to raise.
• 21 lock positions with dual-point release — mechanical latches hold the carriages at your working height and release both sides together.
• Padded overhead cut-off bar — an electric safety switch stops the lift before a roof or raised hood reaches the crossbeam.
• Truck adapters included — drop-in adapters in 1.5-inch, 3-inch and 6-inch heights raise the contact pads to frame height on trucks and SUVs.
• 110V single-phase, 3 HP power unit — column-mounted with a steel reservoir and push-button control; no three-phase service required.