Material handling products

Lift Tables: Hydraulic Scissor Lift Tables, Lift Carts and Positioners

A lift table raises a load to a comfortable working height so nobody has to bend, reach or lift by hand. Hydraulic scissor lift tables, lift carts, tilters, turntables and pallet positioners all do a version of the same job: bring the work to the worker.

They are bought by plant engineers, maintenance managers and shop owners who are tired of back strain, slow pallet builds and parts sitting at floor level. B&C Industrial Products is a family-owned material handling distributor in Garrett, Indiana. We quote lift equipment from eight manufacturers, so we match the table to your load instead of selling you the one line we happen to carry.

Quote-only. Every lift table on this site is priced to your application. Pick a series on its product page and request a quote there, or call (888) 276-3386 and describe the job. Every quote includes LTL freight or local delivery, so there is no separate shipping quote. We usually reply the same or next business day.

Browse lift tables by type How to choose one
Hydraulic scissor lift table with a foot pump, platform raised
Stationary hydraulic scissor lift table. Mobile, pneumatic, tilting and rotating versions below.

Lift Tables by Type

Six categories. Pick the one that matches how your load moves.

Does the load travel with the table, or stay at one station? Does it need to lift, tilt or turn? Start there. Each category page has filters for lift capacity, platform size, raised height and controls.

How to Choose a Lift Table

Five things we need to size one correctly

These are the same attributes you can filter by on every lift table category page. Know them and you can narrow hundreds of models to a handful.

  1. Lift capacity

    Filter: Lift Capacity, in pounds

    Rate the table for the heaviest load it will ever carry, plus the weight of any fixture, container or second person on the platform. Capacity ratings assume the load is centered and evenly spread.

    A load that is rolled onto the platform edge, or sits on one end, counts against the rating. Tell us how the load goes on and we will confirm the edge and end-load limits for that model.

  2. Platform size

    Filter: Platform Size, width x length

    The platform should be at least as large as the footprint of the load. A standard 40 x 48 inch pallet wants a 48 x 48 inch top so the forks or pallet jack clear it.

    Larger platforms are available on most stationary tables, but a top that overhangs the scissor base lowers the usable capacity at the edges.

  3. Raised and lowered height

    Filter: Raised Height, in inches

    Raised height is the top of the platform at full lift; lowered height is the top at rest. Vertical travel is the difference. For a workstation, the top of the load should reach the operator's elbow, roughly 36 to 42 inches from the floor.

    If a pallet jack has to roll a pallet onto the table, you need a low profile model or a pit. A standard scissor table sits too high at rest.

  4. Mobile or stationary

    Category: Mobile Lift Tables vs the rest

    Mobile lift tables ride on casters with a push handle and a floor lock. They travel with the work, run on a foot pump or a battery, and top out around 2,000 pounds.

    Stationary tables bolt to the floor or sit in a pit, take heavier loads and higher duty cycles, and run on line voltage or shop air. Same task, same spot, all shift: go stationary.

  5. Lift controls and power

    Filter: Lift Controls

    Lift Controls is the interface the operator uses: Manual Foot Pump, Foot Control, Foot Switch, Hand Control or Push Button Pendant. Pick what suits a gloved hand or a busy pair of hands.

    Power is a separate question. Foot pump and hand pump need nothing. Battery, 115V, 230V, 460V three-phase and shop air each need something at the station. Power options are listed on every series page.

Not sure? Call (888) 276-3386 or email rfq@bandcip.com with the load weight, footprint and the two heights, and we will pick the model.

Lift Table Brands We Carry

Eight manufacturers, one quote

We are a distributor, not a manufacturer, so we can put two brands side by side on the same quote and tell you honestly which one fits.

  • Advance LiftsP Series scissor lift tables from 2,000 to 60,000 lb, air spring tables, tilters and upenders, turntables and the SL-P palletizer, all built in the USA.
  • BishamonMobiLift mobile lift tables, EZ Loader and EZ-Off pallet positioners, Alpha and LoProfile scissor lift tables.
  • SouthworthDandy Lift carts, Backsaver scissor lift tables, PalletPal positioners and Roto-Max work positioners.
  • Presto LiftsXP and XBP mobile lift tables, ECOA scissor lifts, pneumatic lift tables and P3 pallet positioners.
  • Lift Products Inc.Max-Lift mobile lift tables and stationary scissor lifts built in the USA.
  • AutoquipSeries 35 scissor lift tables and the Rover mobile table, plus tilters and turntables for heavy loads.
  • VestilThe widest catalog: hydraulic carts, scissor tables, pneumatic and low profile tables, tilters, turntables and positioners.
  • HamacoJapanese-built mobile lift tables, including stainless steel models for food and clean-room work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are lift tables used for?

Lift tables raise, lower, tilt or rotate a load so the operator works at a comfortable height instead of bending to the floor or reaching overhead. Typical jobs are pallet building and breakdown, feeding parts to a workstation, positioning dies and fixtures, loading machines, and moving work between stations on a mobile lift cart.

What is the difference between a lift table and a lift cart?

A lift cart, also sold as a mobile lift table, is a scissor lift table on casters with a push handle. It moves with the load and usually runs on a foot pump or battery. A stationary lift table bolts down or sits in a pit, carries heavier loads, and runs on line voltage or shop air. If the load travels, choose a cart; if the work repeats at one station, choose a stationary table.

How do I choose the right lift table capacity?

Add up the heaviest load, the container or fixture it sits in, and anything else that will be on the platform at the same time, then pick a rating at or above that total. Ratings assume a centered load, so a pallet rolled onto one edge or a load that sits at one end needs a higher rating or a model with a published edge-load limit. When in doubt, tell us how the load goes on and we will size it.

How does a hydraulic lift table work?

A pump pushes hydraulic fluid into one or more cylinders that open a scissor mechanism under the platform. On a manual table the pump is a foot pedal; on a powered table it is an electric motor running on battery or line voltage. Lowering is controlled by a valve that lets fluid return to the reservoir, so the platform descends at a steady speed with or without power.

Do I need a pit for a scissor lift table?

Only if a pallet jack or hand truck has to roll straight onto the platform. A standard scissor table sits several inches high when lowered. A pit sets the platform flush with the floor, and a low profile or pneumatic lift table gets close to it without concrete work. If forklifts load the table, no pit is needed.

How do I get a price on a lift table?

Every lift table on this site is quote-only. Open the series you are interested in and request a quote from that product page; the form carries the models you tick. If you do not know which series fits, call (888) 276-3386 or email rfq@bandcip.com with the load, the platform size and the raised height you need. We reply, usually the same or next business day, with a price that includes freight to your dock.

Does the quote include shipping?

Yes. Every lift table quote includes LTL freight to your dock, or local delivery if you are nearby, so there is no separate shipping quote and no surprise freight charge at the end.

Talk to a person who sells these every day.

B&C Industrial Products, Garrett, Indiana. Family-owned material handling distributor serving customers nationwide.

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