Forward DP15

Forward Automotive Lifts


DP15 Specifications:


Total Capacity: 15,000 lbs. (6803kg)

Rise*: 83″ (2120mm)

Overall Height: 154-3/4″ (3930mm)

Height to Shut-Off: 147-1/4″ (3735mm)

Minimum Ceiling Height: 155-3/4″ (3956mm)

Overall Floor Width: 154-3/8″ (3921mm)

Inside Column Width: 119-5/8″ (3038mm)

Drive Through Clearance: 108-3/4″ (2762mm)

Arm Reach (Min./Max.): 38″ (965mm) min / 61″ max (1549mm)

Minimum Adapter Height: 5-1/2″ (139mm)

Stackable Adapter Height (Low Extension): 10-1/2″ (266mm)

Stackable Adapter Height (High Extension): 15-1/2″ (393mm)

Motor/Phase: 1ph / 2HP

Voltage/Amps*: 208/230v, 20 amps


* Maximum lifting height with 10″ adapters

Lifts available in blue and red

Specifications subject to change without notice or liability


Additional Features:


  • 15,000 lbs. capacity for raising most trucks and vans.
  • Features symmetrical column design
  • Direct-Pull Lifting – high efficiency, low maintenance technology
  • Closed-loop hydraulic system – protects against hydraulic contamination
  • Powder coat paint is more durable than conventional coatings
  • Third-party tested and certified by ALI
  • Padded shut-off bar
  • Low profile arms and truck adapters
  • Single point release lock at the operations center

DP15 Two-Post Lift Features:


The DP15 is constructed of high strength heavy gauge steel columns. Large gusseting on substantial base plate foundations provide the stability and support you want for a heavy truck lift. With a capacity of 15,000 pounds, your shop can start working on work trucks, vans, or small buses along with everything else that rolls through the door.

Truck Adapter Extensions:
The DP15 comes with eight aircraft grade aluminum truck adapter extensions. Four 5” and four 10” adapters allow you to lift a wide range of vehicles. These are heavy-duty adapters without the “heavy”. Because they’re made of aluminum you’ll be able to place and maneuver them without strain. They have a convenient column bracket for storage.


Arms: Forward’s heavy-duty two-post DP15 has two-stage arms that can easily be extended and retracted while lying on the floor spotting a vehicle. Couple that with the light adapter extensions and you win the spotting large vehicle battle!

2-STAGE ARMS with heavy-duty reinforced gusseting
• Extended and retracted from 61” to 38”
• 5 1/2” minimum adapter height from floor


Extended Height Model Options:
The DP15 offers three different height options, for the lowest ceiling option DP15N000 the overhead cross member mounts directly to the column without a column extension to fit a 155 ¾” (12’-11 ¾”) ceiling height. The standard height DP15N001 fits a 176” (14’-8”) ceiling height and the extended height DP15N002 fits a 200” (16’-8”) ceiling height. With all these options it’s easy to choose the best package to fit into your existing shop.


Forward DP15 Lift Brochure