Auto Lift Solutions

John Bean Lifts · Two-Post

EELS540A / EELS541A

Heavy loads, lifted quickly and safely — extra-long 62" arms and heavy-duty steel pulleys built for large and heavy-duty vehicles — installed, inspected, and serviced by Auto Lift Solutions.

16,000 lb capacity

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John Bean EELS540A 16,000 lb two-post lift

Sold through Snap-on · serviced by us

John Bean is Snap-on's wheel-service line, sold through Snap-on's own representatives. Shopping for one? Give us a call and we'll put you in touch with the local authorized rep — no runaround. Already running one? We're an authorized service provider: installation, repair, parts, and ALI inspection. Book service for your EELS540A / EELS541A →  ·  Looking for a new lift? We're an authorized Challenger distributor: see the Challenger range →

Rugged and ready for the demanding jobs

Robustly constructed 62-inch arms distribute weight across the columns, while heavy-duty steel pulleys cut the load on the equalization cables for a long service life.

EELS540A three-stage front and rear arms

Three-stage front & rear arms

Three-stage arms front and rear accommodate a wide range of vehicles, and the standard screw-pad and adapter set covers pick-up points for nearly every vehicle on the market.

EELS540A low-profile urethane pads

Low-profile urethane pads

Low-maintenance, heavy-duty urethane pads are built to last and accommodate a wide range of manufacturer-recommended lifting points.

EELS540A stack adapters in organizer rack

Stack adapters on deck

Heavy-duty stack adapters reach truck frame pick-up points and store in the organizer rack for quick access. A single-point airlock release disengages both columns at once.

The data plate

The numbers that matter — straight from John Bean's spec sheet.

JOHN BEAN · EELS540A / EELS541A John Bean Lifts
Lifting capacity16,000 lbs
ConfigurationSymmetric
Lift arms62", three-stage front & rear
Overall width155" / 161" / 167" (three install widths)
Overall height162" / 168" / 174" (186" – 198" extended)
Max lifting height76" – 82"
Lifting time62 s
Motor3 HP, 208–230 V, 60 Hz
Air supply90–120 PSI
Lock releaseSingle-point airlock, both columns
Min. recommended bay15' x 28'

Specifications per John Bean (Snap-on® Equipment). EELS540A standard, EELS541A extended height — each installs at your choice of three heights and three widths.

Will it fit your shop?

Three measurements decide it. Grab a tape measure — or send us these numbers and we'll confirm it fits your bay.

162" – 174"
Installed height

Your choice of 13½', 14', or 14½' installation height — the extended EELS541A runs 186" – 198".

155" – 167"
Overall width

Installs at 10', 10½', or 11' between columns to match your bay and the vehicles you spot.

15' x 28'
Minimum bay size

John Bean's recommended bay footprint for the 16K, standard or extended.

Where we come in on a EELS540A / EELS541A

Wherever you buy it, this is the part we handle — anywhere in Florida.

Repair and parts

Authorized John Bean service provider — cylinders, cables, locks, power units, and controls. We rebuild hydraulic cylinders in-house in Micanopy, so a discontinued part is not the end of the lift.

ALI-certified inspection

Annual inspection by ALI Certified Lift Inspectors with the serialized sticker and the paperwork — logged in our FieldSvc platform so the history is there when you need it.

Installation and relocation

New delivery, added bay, or a move across town — we set, anchor, and load-test John Bean lifts to spec and commission them properly, whoever you bought them from.

Repair my EELS540A / EELS541A

Factory options

Extended-height EELS541A Two-foot column height extension Three installation heights: 13½', 14', 14½' Three installation widths: 10', 10½', 11'

Options John Bean builds this lift with — useful when you are identifying what you already own. Need one serviced or a part sourced? Call (352) 415-1321.

Need a hand with a EELS540A / EELS541A?

Installing one, or fixing one that's down — either way the form comes preloaded with this model, so you only have to tell us what you need. A photo of the data plate gets you a parts answer on the first call.