Overall, a 2-Post Car Hoist is better suited for smaller spaces, where it can function well in a room that’s only 3 metres tall. Alternatively, a 4-Post Car Hoist needs more room to play with, where you should expect to need at least 3.5 metres.
However, to counteract this, a 4-Post Car Hoist can carry more weight – averaging an 18,000kg carrying capacity as opposed to a 2-Post Car Hoist’s smaller 8,000kg. The decision between the two, then, comes down to the type of work you will be doing.