Parking Height Reference Guide
Understand how customizable post heights determine which vehicles fit on each level of your stacker system — and how to specify the right configuration for your project.
How post height shapes vehicle clearance
Every AutoMotion stacker uses vertical posts that hold the upper platform. The height of these posts directly determines the clearance available for the vehicle on the lowest level.
Taller posts mean more clearance below — and more vehicle types that can fit. Shorter posts compress the system into tighter floor-to-floor spaces. The key is matching post height to the vehicles your residents will actually park.
Vehicle fit starts with lower-level clearance
The upper-level vehicle sits on top of the platform and is only limited by the building's ceiling, so the critical design decision is always about the lower level clearance.
Post Height
Vertical post height sets the available space beneath the upper platform.
Lower Clearance
More clearance below allows taller vehicles to fit on the lower level.
Vehicle Fit
Match the clearance to real resident vehicles instead of guessing.
System Planning
Coordinate floor-to-floor height early to avoid layout conflicts.
Double-high stacker configurations
APS 2PK6.0 — Three standard post height options. Everything is identical except the post height, which changes the lower-level clearance. Click any image for full specs.
2PK6.0 — 10'-10 3/4"
Dimensions
- Stacker height10' - 10 3/4"
- Lower clearance6' - 10 5/8"
- Total (6' upper)13' - 3 1/8"
- Total (4'-9" upper)12' - 0 1/8"
Lower-level fit
- Sedan — avg 4' 9"25"+ clear
- Midsize SUV — avg 5' 6"16"+ clear
- Full-size SUV — avg 6' 3"7"+ clear
2PK6.0 — 10'-6 3/4"
Dimensions
- Stacker height10' - 6 3/4"
- Lower clearance6' - 6 3/4"
- Total (6' upper)12' - 11 1/4"
- Total (4'-9" upper)11' - 8 1/4"
Lower-level fit
- Sedan — avg 4' 9"21"+ clear
- Midsize SUV — avg 5' 6"12"+ clear
- Full-size SUV — avg 6' 3"3" — check
2PK6.0 — 9'-10 7/8"
Dimensions
- Stacker height9' - 10 7/8"
- Lower clearance5' - 10 7/8"
- Total (6' upper)12' - 3 3/8"
- Total (4'-9" upper)11' - 0 3/8"
Lower-level fit
- Sedan — avg 4' 9"13"+ clear
- Midsize SUV — avg 5' 6"4" — check
- Full-size SUV — avg 6' 3"Too tall
Additional post heights available (10'-2 7/8", 9'-7", 9'-3"+) and fully custom heights to match your floor-to-floor. Contact us for a free height check.
Triple-high stacker configurations
Full-size SUV on all levels
Product specs
- Lifting capacity6,600 lbs
- Equipment weight9,920 lbs
- Power unit5.5kW
- Voltage208–450V 3-Ph
- Platform13' 2"
Dimensions
- Total height required22' - 2 5/8"
- Car height all levels6' - 9"
- Car width6' - 10 1/4"
Which vehicles fit?
- Sedan — all levels24"+ clearance
- Midsize SUV — all levels15"+ clearance
- Full-size SUV — all levelsUp to 6' 9"
Sedan & midsize focused
Product specs
- Lifting capacity6,600 lbs
- Equipment weight9,920 lbs
- Power unit5.5kW
- Voltage208–450V 3-Ph
- Platform13' 2"
Dimensions
- Total height required~19' custom
- Lower level clearance~5' - 7"
- Mid & upper clearance~5' - 3"
Which vehicles fit?
- Sedan — all levels6"+ clearance
- Midsize SUV — lower onlyCheck models
- Full-size SUVToo tall
Full-size SUV on all levels
Product specs
- PowerIndependent per unit
- Equipment weight4,400 lbs
- Ground capacityUnlimited
- Mid capacity5,500 lbs
- Upper capacity4,400 lbs
- Voltage208V 3-Phase
Dimensions
- Total height required20' - 0"
- Ground level clearance6' - 10 5/8"
- Middle level clearance5' - 5"
- Entrance width8' 2"
Which vehicles fit?
- Sedan — all levelsAmple room
- Midsize SUV — ground & midFits
- Full-size SUV — groundUp to 6' 10"
Sedan & midsize focused
Product specs
- PowerIndependent per unit
- Equipment weight4,400 lbs
- Ground capacityUnlimited
- Mid capacity5,500 lbs
- Upper capacity4,400 lbs
- Voltage208V 3-Phase
Dimensions
- Total height required~17' custom
- Ground level clearance~5' - 7"
- Mid & upper clearance~5' - 0"
- Entrance width8' 2"
Which vehicles fit?
- Sedan — all levels3"+ clearance
- Midsize SUV — ground onlyCheck models
- Full-size SUVToo tall
All post heights are customizable. Contact us for a free height check on your plans.
Vehicle height reference
The 10 most common vehicles in each class, with their exact overall heights. Use these to verify which models will fit in your chosen stacker configuration.
- Honda Civic55.7" (4' 7.7")
- Hyundai Elantra56.1" (4' 8.1")
- Toyota Corolla56.5" (4' 8.5")
- Kia K556.5" (4' 8.5")
- Mercedes C-Class56.6" (4' 8.6")
- Nissan Altima56.7" (4' 8.7")
- BMW 3 Series56.8" (4' 8.8")
- Toyota Camry56.9" (4' 8.9")
- Mazda356.9" (4' 8.9")
- Honda Accord57.1" (4' 9.1")
- Mazda CX-565.3" (5' 5.3")
- Hyundai Tucson65.4" (5' 5.4")
- Chevrolet Equinox65.4" (5' 5.4")
- Ford Escape66.1" (5' 6.1")
- Kia Sportage66.1" (5' 6.1")
- Subaru Outback66.1" (5' 6.1")
- Honda CR-V66.5" (5' 6.5")
- Nissan Rogue66.5" (5' 6.5")
- Toyota RAV467.0" (5' 7.0")
- Jeep Grand Cherokee68.3" (5' 8.3")
- Toyota Sequoia73.4" (6' 1.4")
- Toyota Land Cruiser73.6" (6' 1.6")
- Chevrolet Tahoe74.4" (6' 2.4")
- GMC Yukon74.4" (6' 2.4")
- Chevrolet Suburban74.4" (6' 2.4")
- Nissan Armada75.4" (6' 3.4")
- Jeep Wagoneer75.6" (6' 3.6")
- Lincoln Navigator76.3" (6' 4.3")
- Ford Expedition76.4" (6' 4.4")
- Cadillac Escalade76.7" (6' 4.7")
Heights based on OEM data. All vehicle heights shown are sourced from manufacturer (OEM) published specifications and represent base configurations. Actual heights may vary by trim level, model year, wheel/tire size, suspension package, panoramic moonroof, roof rails, or aftermarket modifications. Always confirm exact dimensions for your specific vehicle before finalizing stacker configuration. Contact AutoMotion for a free fit verification.
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