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Product Overview
The WÖHR Combilift 542 is the two-level entry point into the Combilift puzzle parking family. Each grid stacks one vehicle at entrance level above a second vehicle in a shallow pit, while preserving fully independent access to every space. One space in the entrance row is always left empty; platforms shift sideways into that space so any lower platform can be raised to grade on demand.
Manufactured in Germany by WÖHR, the 542 is built for permanent, long-term use — condominium buildings, office buildings, and mixed-use developments where spaces are assigned to residents or permittees.
Harding Autopark Systems supplies and installs the Combilift 542 for projects that can accommodate a pit but not the depth or floor-to-floor height required for a three-level system. Arrangements are modular, beginning at two grids for three vehicles and three grids for five vehicles, and scale from there to match the bay layout of the garage.
Compared to a conventional parking deck, a two-level puzzle system nearly doubles the vehicles served by the same slab area without adding a ramp, a level, or a valet operation.
Key Features & Specs
Harding Autopark Systems has deployed Combilift systems nationwide, making it one of our most in-demand solutions for multi-family housing, mixed-use developments, and urban infill projects. Each system is modular and fully configurable, allowing it to be tailored to the specific layout, capacity, and design requirements of your project.
Compared to traditional parking garages, puzzle parking systems significantly reduce the footprint required for parking by stacking and shifting vehicles both vertically and horizontally. The result is a more efficient use of space, improved user convenience, and reduced operational costs.
Key Benefits of the Combilift 542
- Two-level stacking with independent access to every space
- No valet required — the system repositions platforms automatically
- Shallow pit depth reduces excavation and structural demand versus three-level systems
- Modular grid arrangement starting at three vehicles
- Comfort and Compact configurations to suit different vehicle heights
- Sliding shutterdoors integrated into the system’s control and interlock scheme
- Ideal for condominium, office, and mixed-use developments
Performance & Specifications
Standard Configuration
- 208–230V, 50/60 Hz, three-phase service; maximum power consumption 3.5 kW
- Fuse or circuit breaker: 3 × 30A slow blow
- Up to 4,400 lbs per platform (1,100 lbs maximum load per wheel)
- Two levels: entrance level and lower (pit) level
- Comfort type — entrance level vehicles to 6’6-3/4″; lower level vehicles to 5’9″
- Compact type — entrance level vehicles to 6’6-3/4″; lower level vehicles to 4’11”
- Installation length 18’1″ for vehicles up to 16’5″
- Clear platform widths from 7’6-1/2″ to 8’10-1/4″
- Galvanized steel construction
- Modular design for efficient fabrication and installation
Enhanced Configuration (Project-Specific)
- Reinforced units (Combilift 542-2.6) available for heavier vehicles
- Installation length of 18’8-1/2″ recommended for large touring sedans and for projects anticipating longer future vehicles
- Clear platform width of 8’2-1/2″ or greater recommended for comfortable daily entry and exit
- Electrically driven sliding shutterdoors in place of manually operated doors
Installation Requirements
- Pit required. Pits must always be closed by a sliding shutterdoor, including in underground garages
- Bottom slab, entrance-side wall, and rear wall to be concrete, minimum 7″ thick, perfectly level and free of protruding elements such as edge frames, pipes, or conduit
- Concrete quality of at least C20/25 required for anchor fastening
- Bearing loads transmitted through wall plates (minimum 4.65 in² surface) and floor base plates (minimum 54.25 in² surface), fixed with adhesive anchor bolts at 4″–4-3/4″ hole depth
- Grid widths of 8’2-1/2″, 8’6-1/4″, 8’10-1/4″, 9’2-1/4″, or 9’6″ must be observed
- Columns wider than 8″ reduce the effective drive-through width; column spacing should be extended accordingly
- Drainage gutter recommended at pit center, connected to a gully or a 1’7-1/2″ × 1’7-1/2″ × 8″ drainage pit; oil-resistant pit floor coating recommended
- Operating range +41°F to +104°F
- Lighting, fire protection equipment, and railings provided by others per local requirements
- Designed for integration into new construction or retrofit applications
Warranty
- All Combilift 542 systems include a 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does retrieval take, and what about the morning rush?
A typical retrieval depends on the position of the vehicle. Cars at ground level only need the gate to open for access. Only one platform position is empty per level, so the system shifts cars sideways to open a path. For busy buildings we plan the layout and number of units around your peak demand.
Can it handle EVs, and is charging available?
Yes. Combilifts fit the EVs that fit a standard stall, and EV charging on the platforms is available.
How many spaces can I gain?
Most projects roughly double or triple the parking in the same footprint, and the systems fit within a standard 18′ stall depth. We’ll run a layout for your site to show the exact count.
