RELIABLE VEHICLE WEIGHT & LIFT GUIDE

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From a weekend coupe to a diesel work truck, put the right capability in your bay. Find a familiar vehicle below, compare reference weights and see where to start in the Reliable lineup.

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Real vehicles. Clear comparisons.

Choose a category below to compare reference vehicle weights and available lift capacity options.

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*Weight comparison only. Confirm your vehicle’s actual weight and the specific lift’s load limits and fit before buying. How to use this guide ↓

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Cars & coupes

From the daily driver to the weekend project.

Cars & coupes: reference weights and lift capacity options by weight
Vehicle & configuration	Reference weight*	Lift capacity options*
Toyota Camry2025 LE–XSE · FWD / AWD hybrids Source ↗	3,450–3,682lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗
Honda Accord2025 LX–Touring · gas / hybrid Source ↗	3,239–3,532lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗
Ford Mustang2025 EcoBoost / GT / Dark Horse · coupe / convertible; excludes GTD Source ↗	3,588–4,012lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗
Chevrolet Camaro2024 Listed base coupe trims · LT through ZL1; excludes convertible Source ↗	3,411–3,907lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray2025 2LT coupe reference · other Corvette versions differ Source ↗	3,535lbFactory curb / base weight Low approach clearance and wide tires need their own fit check.	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗

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SUVs

Family vehicles, trail-ready builds and full-size SUVs.

SUVs: reference weights and lift capacity options by weight
Vehicle & configuration	Reference weight*	Lift capacity options*
Ford Explorer2025 Ford Pro published base-weight range Source ↗	4,303–4,759lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗
Toyota 4Runner2025 SR5 through Trailhunter · 2WD / 4WD / hybrid Source ↗	4,455–5,500lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗
Chevrolet Tahoe2025 Published 2WD / 4WD engine configurations Source ↗	5,509–5,882lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗
Chevrolet Suburban2025 Published 2WD / 4WD engine configurations Source ↗	5,680–6,053lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗
Ford Expedition / MAX2025 Standard / MAX · 4x2 / 4x4 base range Source ↗	5,404–5,794lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗

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Half-ton pickups

Compare the engine and cab configuration you actually own.

Half-ton pickups: reference weights and lift capacity options by weight
Vehicle & configuration	Reference weight*	Lift capacity options*
Ford F-1502025 Selected gas / PowerBoost configurations; excludes Lightning and special Raptor variants Source ↗	4,391–5,863lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗
Chevrolet Silverado 15002025 2.7L TurboMax · regular / double / crew cab · 2WD / 4WD Source ↗	4,410–5,070lbFactory curb / base weight V8 and diesel configurations can weigh more than this selected engine range.	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗
Ram 15002025 Selected factory V6 / Hurricane configurations, including RHO Source ↗	4,820–6,283lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗

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Heavy-duty pickups

Diesel power, dual rear wheels and a bigger service workload.

Heavy-duty pickups: reference weights and lift capacity options by weight
Vehicle & configuration	Reference weight*	Lift capacity options*
Ford F-250 diesel2025 Crew Cab 4x4 · short / long bed · standard / high-output diesel Source ↗	7,203–7,680lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post8,000–11,000 lb ↗
Ford F-350 diesel2025 Crew Cab 4x4 · listed SRW / DRW diesel configurations Source ↗	7,372–8,127lbFactory curb / base weight DRW means dual rear wheels. Confirm tire-track and platform width for four-post use.	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post9,000–11,000 lb ↗
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD2025 Factory unloaded range · gas / diesel, cab and bed choices Source ↗	6,266–8,408lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post9,000–11,000 lb ↗
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD2025 Factory unloaded range · gas / diesel, SRW / DRW; not diesel-only Source ↗	6,403–8,552lbFactory curb / base weight Crew Cab 4WD diesel trucks are within a heavier subset; verify the exact build.	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post9,000–11,000 lb ↗
Ram 3500 diesel2025 Crew Cab 4x4 · listed short / long bed SRW / DRW base configurations Source ↗	7,827–8,470lbFactory curb / base weight	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post9,000–11,000 lb ↗
Ford F-450 pickup diesel2025 Crew Cab 4x4 DRW · standard / high-output diesel base builds Source ↗	8,612–8,627lbFactory curb / base weight Pickup reference only. Chassis-cab trucks with added bodies require a separate weight.	Two-post9,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-post9,000–11,000 lb ↗

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Commercial vehicles

Completed-truck examples show how much an installed body can add.

Commercial vehicles: reference weights and lift capacity options by weight
Vehicle & configuration	Reference weight*	Lift capacity options*
Ford F-550 municipal dump2013 example Completed 4x4 diesel · stainless dump / plow / spreader listing Source ↗	11,480lbPublished empty example Owner-reported empty example; exact equipment fitted when weighed is not independently certified. Weigh your completed truck.	Two-post12,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-postOutside this lineup Weight comparison only · application review needed
Ford F-550 VO40 bucket / service truck2023 example Completed 4x4 diesel with VO40 MHI aerial and steel service body Source ↗	13,500lbApprox. upfitter reference Upfitter approximate curb weight for stability. Lifting compatibility still needs application review.	Two-post14,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-postOutside this lineup Weight comparison only · application review needed
Ford F-550 VST47 bucket / service truck2024 example Completed 4x4 diesel with VST47 MHI aerial and steel service body Source ↗	14,500lbApprox. upfitter reference Upfitter approximate curb weight for stability. Lifting compatibility still needs application review.	Two-post20,000 lb ↗ Four-postOutside this lineup Weight comparison only · application review needed
26-foot moving / box truckFleet example U-Haul published completed empty-truck example; chassis may vary Source ↗	13,140lbPublished empty example Its long wheelbase and tall box can rule out a lift even when the capacity number is high enough. Loaded rating is 25,999 lb.	Two-post14,000–20,000 lb ↗ Four-postOutside this lineup Weight comparison only · application review needed
Peterbilt 348 large dump truck2023 example Completed tri-axle dump example · owner/auctioneer-reported empty weight Source ↗	23,700lbPublished empty example Already above this lineup’s 20,000 lb maximum before adding cargo. Specialist equipment required.	Two-postOutside this lineup Four-postOutside this lineup

MORE VEHICLES & MODEL YEARS

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Size for the work you actually do.

Capacity options start at the lowest lift rating that covers the highest reference weight shown for that entry, and include the higher ratings in our lineup. A lower-weight configuration may fit a lower capacity. Choose using your vehicle’s actual working weight, including the equipment, accessories and cargo that stay on it.

Reference weights, explained.

*Weights are estimates for reference, based on the published factory configurations shown. Commercial rows use separately labeled upfitter, fleet or owner-reported completed-truck examples. Ranges do not cover every trim, option or modification.

Factory curb/base weights generally include standard fluids and fuel, but exclude cargo and occupants. Add belongings, tools, accessories and other equipment not already included, and account for fuel or fluid differences from the published condition. GVWR is a maximum loaded rating, not an empty weight.

Confirm your actual vehicle weight using a scale or the exact factory specifications before buying. Stay within the specific lift’s total capacity and axle, arm or platform limits, and confirm lifting-point reach, wheelbase, tire-track width and clearances. Multi-vehicle lifts can have separate limits for each platform.

References checked October 16, 2026. Each vehicle links its source. Images represent vehicle categories. Capacity options compare total reference weight only; they are not vehicle-specific fit approvals. Automotive Lift Institute guidance ↗

BUILT-OUT TRUCKS NEED A CLOSER LOOK

Big bodies. Different demands.

A dump body, service bed, crane or box changes more than the empty weight. Check the completed truck’s scale weight, axle loads, lifting-point access, wheelbase and raised-body clearance against the exact lift’s limits.

The commercial rows identify a weight class to investigate. They do not establish that a tall box truck or aerial truck will fit an overhead two-post lift. Trucks over 11,000 lb exceed our current four-post lineup; trucks over 20,000 lb exceed this entire lineup.

Explore the R20 Heavy Duty specifications ↗

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