Hunter P490HD Heavy Duty Rack
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35,000 lbs In-Ground vehicle lift for fleet, municipal and government service bays. Available on Sourcewell 121223-LFT for streamlined agency purchasing: request a quote for pricing, freight and installation lead times.
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Overview
The Hunter P490HD Heavy Duty Pit Rack delivers maximum flexibility for servicing a wide variety of heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles. With its compact 226-inch galvanized runway and 35,000-lb capacity, this alignment pit rack accommodates vehicles that traditional racks cannot handle, including motor coaches and extended trucks with low clearance. The space-saving design allows rear axles to rest on the concrete apron, making your facility the only limit. Built-in slipplates and turnplates provide universal alignment capability, while optional PowerSlide functionality enhances productivity.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | P490HD |
| Rack Type | Heavy-Duty Pit Rack |
| Maximum Runway Capacity | 35,000 lbs |
| Runway Length | 226 inches |
| Runway Width | 30 inches (galvanized) |
| Alignment Wheelbase Capacity | Up to 300 inches |
| Service Wheelbase | 320 inches |
| Built-in Components | Slipplates and turnplates |
| PowerSlide Compatible | Yes (optional) |
| Concrete Apron Extension | Unlimited for rear axles |
| Construction | Galvanized steel runways |
| Warranty, Parts | 3 years |
| Warranty, Labor | 6 months |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Key Features
35,000-lb Runway Capacity
Best-in-class heavy-weight capacity handles the largest commercial trucks and buses with ease, while rear axles on concrete apron have unlimited weight capacity.
Compact 226-Inch Runway
Space-saving design allows any number of rear axles on the concrete apron, with facility size as the only constraint rather than the rack itself.
Galvanized 30-Inch Wide Runways
Extra-wide galvanized steel runways provide superior corrosion protection and accommodate all vehicle types for long-term durability.
Built-In Alignment Components
Factory-integrated slipplates and turnplates deliver universal alignment capability right out of the box without additional equipment.
PowerSlide Compatible
Optional PowerSlide functionality automates turnplate and slipplate locking, eliminating manual pin struggles and reducing technician labor.
Extended Vehicle Capability
Perfect solution for motor coaches, long-wheelbase trucks, and low-clearance vehicles that cannot access traditional alignment racks.
Ideal Applications
Other Configurations
This model is also built in 1 other configuration. They are the same machine with a different build, at the same rated capacity. Liftnow quotes whichever one matches your specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact Liftnow today to discuss the Hunter P490HD Heavy Duty Pit Rack for your facility. Our team will help you determine the right configuration and handle professional installation.
Related Products
Buying Hunter P490HD Heavy Duty Rack for a government or commercial fleet? Liftnow handles the full project on one purchase order: equipment, freight, installation, ALI inspection, and first-year service, with financing available. Request a quote, call 800-543-8669, or email gov@liftnow.com.
One vendor, one PO, full warranty: Liftnow sells, delivers, and installs the lift and passes through the manufacturer’s warranty, with no separate suppliers and installers to coordinate.
See recent public-sector installations in our government project portfolio.
Transit, school and municipal bus fleets need lifts sized for long wheelbases and low ground clearance, whether that is an in-ground bay or a set of portable columns. Liftnow compares both approaches in our bus and in-ground lift guide.
Fleet shops speccing lifts for trucks, fire apparatus, and refuse vehicles can compare capacity, runway, and bay layout in our heavy-duty truck lift guide.
Not sure which lift fits the bay, the vehicle mix, or the budget? Liftnow gives government and fleet buyers a brand neutral breakdown of capacity, runway length, and bay layout in our vehicle lift comparison guide.



































