BendPak Introduces Eight-Arm Vehicle Lift

BendPak Inc. has begun shipping its OctaFlex 12DPS, a two-post vehicle lift that combines a 12,000-pound primary lifting capacity with an integrated 6,000-pound lift-assist system. The company announced the equipment on October 29, 2026.

The OctaFlex Series is designed to support cab-off repairs, electric vehicle battery replacement, and other service work involving heavy vehicle components. Its four primary arms support the vehicle, while four auxiliary arms raise, lower, or hold components such as cabs, drivetrains, EV batteries, and suspension assemblies.

The auxiliary arms can be moved out of the way when they are not needed, allowing the equipment to function as a standard two-post lift.

BendPak introduced the OctaFlex concept in 2024 and spent two years refining the design through customer feedback and laboratory testing.

The patent-pending OctaFlex Series includes a magnetic pendant controller with two-speed controls. Technicians can operate each set of arms independently at normal or slow speed, supporting controlled positioning when installing EV battery packs or removing and realigning cabs and chassis.

The pendant also allows technicians to stand away from the lift columns for improved visibility around the vehicle.

“As dealers and independent repair shops continue to struggle with an aging and shrinking technician workforce, they also face surging demand for labor-intensive tasks like cab-off repairs and EV service,” says Jeff Kritzer, BendPak president and CEO. “OctaFlex eases the pressure by helping technicians handle complex jobs independently with greater efficiency and less physical strain, maximizing throughput and profit potential.”

Dave’s Auto Center in Centerville, Utah, services trucks from across the United States and performs multiple cab-off jobs daily across its 25 bays. Owner Dave Bell said installing an OctaFlex lift has saved hours in production.

“OctaFlex is a gamechanger if you’re pulling cabs off trucks,” he says. “Not only does it make the cab-off process easier, but since you can raise the chassis while the cab is in the air, you can do brake work, suspension work, change the oil – a lot of the extra jobs customers want done while their truck is in the shop – while you’re waiting for parts. It’s significantly more efficient than finishing the cab-off first and then completing the remaining work after the truck is back together.”

According to BendPak, shops can save an average of two hours per cab-off operation. The company estimates that a shop using an OctaFlex bay for 20 cab removals per month, at a $150 hourly labor rate, could generate an additional $6,000 in monthly revenue, or $72,000 annually.

The lift is also designed to reduce the need for a second technician or helper and allow work on one vehicle to be completed in a single bay rather than occupying two bays. BendPak offers an interactive return-on-investment calculator at BendPak.com/OctaFlex.

During cab removal, technicians typically spend time on the floor checking that vehicle connections have been disconnected. Because the OctaFlex supports both the chassis and cab, technicians can work while standing and keep components at eye level. The system also moves heavy vehicle components, eliminating the need to move them manually or use lift tables for that purpose.

The OctaFlex 12DPS includes BendPak’s Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System (ASARS), which secures the primary lift arms. According to the company, the system provides a full 360-degree grip and 10 times the holding power of traditional swing arm restraints.

The lift has undergone third-party testing and is ALI Certified under model number EV12DPS to meet industry safety and performance standards.

Keeping the cab and chassis aligned throughout the repair is also intended to help technicians reunite the components with greater precision and reduce the risk of paint damage or other problems.

BendPak will display the OctaFlex 12DPS at the SEMA Show November 3 to 6 in Upper South Hall, Booth 36129. Specifications, photos, videos, and the company’s return-on-investment calculator are available at BendPak.com/OctaFlex.