MaxJax MAX7 Portable Lift: BendPak Adds Clearance and Arm Restraints

Unveiled at the SEMA Show, this two-post portable lift rises 3 inches higher while letting repair shops quickly expand bay capacity during peak periods.

BendPak Inc. introduced the MaxJax MAX7 portable two-post lift at the SEMA Show. The unit reaches a maximum lifting height of 50.25 inches, rising 3 inches higher than previous models to expand under-vehicle working clearance in facilities with low ceilings.

Rated for 7,000 pounds, the MAX7 accommodates a wide range of passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks. It is the first MaxJax model equipped with BendPak’s Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System (ASARS). The patent-pending mechanism provides a 360-degree locking interface with ten times the holding force of standard restraints to prevent unintended arm movement during service. Seven safety locking positions and a redesigned lock release further secure operations.

According to Sean Price, Director of Quality Control and Product Development at BendPak, the lift enables professional repair facilities to rapidly add temporary service capacity during high-volume periods without sacrificing permanent floor space. Technicians bolt the removable columns into recessed concrete floor anchors during use and roll them away once repairs conclude. BendPak offers the MAX7 in four configurations—Standard, Deluxe, Supreme, and Ultimate—alongside an optional adapter kit for servicing motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).