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Combilift 551 & 552MR — Two-Level Drive-Through Puzzle Parking
The WÖHR Combilift 551 is a two-level puzzle parking system that requires no pit and is engineered for multi-row, drive-through arrangements. Platforms at entrance level shift sideways to open a vacant space; the upper level then lowers into that space for driver access — or, in a drive-through arrangement, the vacant space becomes the travel path into the row behind.
The 552MR is the drive-through variant used in the front rows. It combines with the Combilift 551, 542, and 543 in rear positions, allowing a designer to mix two-level and three-level systems within one garage to suit varying floor-to-floor heights and pit conditions.
Manufactured in Germany by WÖHR, the 551 offers the longest single-row runs in the Combilift family — up to 15 grids in a single row — making it well suited to long, narrow bays and podium garages.
Harding Autopark Systems specifies the 551 and 552MR for projects that need depth as well as length: multi-row arrangements serve two, three, or four rows of parking from a single drive aisle, recovering the aisle area that a conventional layout would consume.
Manufactured in Germany by WÖHR, the 551 is the answer for sites where a pit is impractical or expensive — retrofits into existing garages, above-grade parking decks, slab-on-grade construction, high water table conditions, or projects where excavation cost or schedule risk rules out a pit-based system.
Harding Autopark Systems specifies the 551 where a project needs to double parking capacity within an existing structural envelope. Because there is no pit, the structural scope is limited to a level slab and sound anchoring walls, which makes the 551 one of the fastest Combilift systems to integrate into an existing building.
Compared to conventional single-level parking, the 551 stacks vehicles vertically within the same floor area — recovering stalls without adding a ramp, a level, or attendant staffing.
Spec Sheet DownloadKey Features & Specs
Key Benefits of the Combilift 551 & 552MR
- No pit required — the system installs on a level finished slab
- Two parking levels with independent access to every space
- Drive-through arrangements up to four rows deep from a single aisle
- Combines with the Combilift 542 and 543 in rear rows for mixed two- and three-level layouts
- Up to 15 grids in a single row — the longest continuous run in the Combilift family
- Platform load capacity can be increased later, including on individual parking places
- No valet required — the system repositions platforms automatically
Performance & Specifications
Standard Configuration
- 220V, three-phase electrical service; 3.0 kW hydraulic power pack with three-phase motor and ready-wired switching cabinet
- Fuse protection scaled to the arrangement: 3 × 16A for a single row, 3 × 32A for two rows, 3 × 40A for three rows, 3 × 63A for four rows
- Up to 4,400 lbs per platform (1,100 lbs maximum load per wheel)
- Two levels: entrance level at grade and upper level — no pit
- Entrance level vehicle heights from 5’9″ to 7’2-1/2″; upper level vehicle heights from 4’11” to 7’2-1/2″
- Overall system heights from 11’5-3/4″ to 15’3″
- Installation length 17’8-1/2″ for vehicles up to 16’5″
- Clear platform width at upper level 8’2-1/2″ to 8’10-1/4″; at entrance level 7’9-1/4″ to 8’5-1/4″
- Up to 15 grids in a single row
- Galvanized steel construction, modular for efficient fabrication and installation
Enhanced Configuration (Project-Specific)
- Up to 5,732 lbs per platform (1,433 lbs maximum load per wheel); higher platform capacities available on request
- Installation length of 18’4-1/2″ recommended to accommodate vehicles up to 17’1″ and future mid-range models
- Multi-row drive-through arrangements: up to 10 grids in two rows, 6 grids in three rows, and 4 grids in four rows
- Clear platform width of 8’10-1/4″ recommended from two rows and up
- Sound insulation package for noise-sensitive residential applications
- Customizable layouts based on project needs
Installation Requirements
- No pit required
- Finished floor must be precisely leveled by the customer to DIN 18202 flatness tolerances. Running rails are secured with adhesive anchors after the screed is placed
- Cast asphalt is not permitted in the track area, and no expansion or building separation joints may fall within the track system
- Bottom slab minimum 7″ thick; front drive-in wall and rear wall to be concrete, minimum 7″ thick, perfectly flat and free of protruding elements
- Concrete quality of at least C20/25 required for dowel fastening
- System frames fixed to the slab with base plates of approximately 54 in² and to walls with plates of approximately 4.65 in², using adhesive anchor bolts at 4-3/4″–5-1/2″ hole depth
- Structural bay (space required) of 9’2-1/4″ to 9’10” depending on the clear platform width selected
- Grid widths of 8’10-1/4″, 9’2-1/4″, or 9’6″ must be observed
- Automatic sliding doors required. Doors are electro-mechanically interlocked and can only open once the selected parking place has reached the entry/exit position
- Clear passage height of at least 5’11” for a single system; at least 6’6-3/4″ where two or more systems are placed in a row
- Fixed walls or safety fencing per EN ISO 13857 (or local requirement) at the rear of the arrangement
- 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 551 and 552MR 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.
