Any car.
Any time.
No shuffling.
Hydraulic independent pit parking systems use a recessed pit so every space is reachable on demand — multiply capacity without ever asking a resident to move someone else's car.
Use the key control to call the platform holding the car you want.
Hydraulics move your car to drive level. The other clears into the pit — fully independent.
Take your car directly. No neighbour to call. No other vehicle moves.
What is an independent parking system?
An independent pit parking system multiplies capacity using a recessed pit, so platforms can move past each other and any vehicle reaches drive level without relocating another car. This is the defining difference from a dependent stacker, where the upper car waits on the lower one.
Each space behaves like its own parking spot. That makes pit systems the right choice wherever spaces have different owners, or where users need their car at unpredictable times — apartments with mixed allotments, offices, malls, and hospitals.
How it works
The pit gives platforms room to swap vertically. Whichever car is needed is brought to drive level — the other tucks into the pit or rises clear.
Select the car
Use the key control to call the platform holding the car you want.
Platforms swap
Hydraulics move the chosen platform to drive level; the other clears into the pit or upper position.
Drive out
Take your car directly — no other vehicle needs to move first.
Reset
The system returns to its resting position, ready for the next request.
Pit systems for every density target
Two-Level Pit Lift
One car at drive level, one in the pit — each independently accessible. The everyday choice for apartment basements with adequate floor-to-floor height.
- 2 cars per unit
- Pit depth ≈ 1.5–1.9 m
- Both spaces accessible anytime
Three-Level Pit Lift
A deeper pit and an upper level deliver three cars per bay while keeping independent access — ideal for high parking-ratio projects.
- 3 cars per unit
- Deeper pit + upper platform
- High density, full access
Pit Puzzle / Combination
Platforms shift horizontally and vertically across a pit grid, so every car in a large basement is retrievable without a dedicated aisle per space.
- Scales across full floors
- No per-space drive aisle
- Maximum site utilisation
Exact pit depth, headroom, and grid layout are finalised after a site survey, factoring slab levels, water table, and drainage.
Typical specifications
| Access type | Independent — every car on demand |
| Lifting capacity | 2,000 / 2,600 kg per platform |
| Drive system | Hydraulic power pack + cylinders |
| Pit depth (2-level) | ≈ 1,500–1,900 mm |
| Power supply | 380–415 V · 3-phase · 50 Hz |
| Motor rating | 2.2–4.0 kW per unit |
| Platform width options | 2,300 / 2,500 / 2,700 mm |
| Operation | Lockable dead-man key switch |
| Safety | Check valves · mech. locking · anti-slip deck · pit drainage |
| Compliance | Designed to EN 14010 |
Specifications vary by model and site. Contact us for a project-specific General Arrangement Drawing (GAD).
Convenience without the compromise
No car-shuffling, ever
Each user retrieves their own car at any time — no calls to neighbours, no waiting on whoever parked below.
Built for mixed ownership
The clear choice when spaces belong to different flats or tenants, or serve public and commercial visitors.
Clean sightlines
With one car concealed in the pit, the basement reads as ordinary parking — no overhead structure dominating the view.
High capacity, proven tech
Hydraulic pit lifts are among the most widely installed mechanical parking systems worldwide, with a long, low-maintenance service life.
Where independent parking is the right call
Independent or dependent?
Both multiply your parking. The difference is access — and that usually comes down to who owns the spaces.
| Independent (Pit) | Dependent (Stack) | |
|---|---|---|
| Car retrieval | Any car, any time | Lower car moves first |
| Pit required | Yes | No |
| Cost per space | Moderate | Lowest |
| Best for | Mixed ownership, public & commercial | Same-owner spaces, valet, fleets |
Common questions
Why does an independent system need a pit?+
The pit gives platforms vertical room to move past each other, which is what lets any car reach drive level without relocating another. A dependent stacker avoids the pit but trades away that independent access.
How deep is the pit?+
Roughly 1.5–1.9 m for a two-level system, deeper for three levels. The exact figure depends on vehicle heights and platform type, confirmed during the site survey.
What about the water table and drainage?+
Pits are waterproofed and fitted with drainage, typically a sump and pump where required. We assess the local water table as part of the survey and design accordingly.
Can SUVs be parked?+
Yes. Platform capacities of 2,000 kg and 2,600 kg cover most SUVs; clearance is set by pit depth and headroom, which we design for the vehicle mix you specify.
What happens during a power failure?+
Platforms stay safely locked by hydraulic check valves and mechanical locks. Controlled lowering is possible via an emergency release operated by trained personnel.
What maintenance is required?+
A periodic AMC covering hydraulic oil, seals, anchor torque, pit drainage, and safety inspections — typically 2–4 visits per year.
Give every space anytime access.
Share your floor plan or schedule a free site visit. Drawings and transparent quotation within 48 hours.