A “1 post car lift” is a type of vehicle lift that uses a single post to raise a vehicle off the ground. Some key points about it are: Lifting Capacity: The lifting capacity of a 1 post forklift can vary. For example, the M1-4.5 single post car lift offers a lifting capacity of 4,500 lb1, while the M1-6.5 model has a lifting capacity of 6,500 lb1. Another model of Olympic equipment has a capacity of 6,000 pounds.