K1700 Powertrain Lift Table
A safer, more versatile way to handle engines, transmissions, and EV battery packs
| Quick answer: The K&L Supply K1700 is a 2,400 lb capacity electric-over-hydraulic powertrain lift table designed to support the removal, transport, positioning, and installation of engines, transmissions, EV batteries, and other heavy vehicle assemblies. Its remote control, integrated 110V power strip, sliding split table, tilting platform, safety locks, locking casters, and fixture jigs help technicians work with greater control. An available Powertrain Adapter Set adds support for components with different shapes and contact points. |
Before Powertrain Lift Tables: A More Complicated Day in the Shop
Before dedicated powertrain lift tables, technicians often had to assemble a lifting solution from several tools: an engine crane, transmission jack, floor jack, jack stands, chains, straps, blocks, and support fixtures. Each tool handled one part of the job, so the load often had to be balanced, transferred, and repositioned several times.
Those methods could work, but they also added setup time, occupied more floor space, and made precise alignment more difficult. As vehicle designs became more tightly packaged - and as large EV battery packs became a common service challenge - shops needed a broader, more stable platform that could support heavy assemblies from below.
A powertrain lift table simplifies that workflow. One platform can support the component, lower it from the vehicle, move it through the shop, and help position it for reinstallation.
What Is a Powertrain Lift Table?
A powertrain lift table is a heavy-duty lifting platform used to support and maneuver large vehicle components during removal and installation. Common applications include:
- Complete engines and engine-transmission assemblies
- Transmissions, transfer cases, and drivetrain components
- EV and hybrid battery packs
- Subframes, differentials, fuel tanks, and other large assemblies
Unlike an engine crane, which suspends a load from above, or a conventional transmission jack, which supports a smaller area from below, a powertrain lift table provides a broad work surface. That larger support area can improve stability and make alignment easier during complex service work.
Why Repair Shops Need a Modern Powertrain Lift Table
1. One Platform for More Types of Service
Modern shops may service gasoline vehicles, hybrids, and EVs in the same week. The K1700 gives technicians one adaptable platform for engines, transmissions, battery packs, and other heavy assemblies instead of requiring a separate lifting device for every application.
2. Better Support and More Controlled Positioning
Heavy components can be difficult to balance, especially when their weight is unevenly distributed. The K1700 supports the load from below on a wide table. Remote-controlled lifting, a sliding split table, a tilting platform, safety locks, and fixture jigs help technicians make controlled adjustments while keeping the component supported.
3. A More Efficient Shop Workflow
Changing between multiple jacks, cranes, stands, and carts can add time and require heavy components to be transferred or repositioned several times. Each additional step can introduce handling challenges. By combining lifting, support, positioning, and transport on one mobile platform, the K1700 can reduce equipment changes and unnecessary load transfers. Its broad table, controlled hydraulic movement, safety locks, and locking casters help technicians keep heavy components supported and stable throughout removal, transport, and installation.
4. Equipment That Supports EV Service
EV battery packs are typically large, flat, and removed from underneath the vehicle. They require stable support and careful positioning. With a 2,400 lb capacity, broad table, and controlled hydraulic movement, the K1700 is designed to support both conventional powertrain work and EV battery service. Shops should always verify the component weight, balance, and manufacturer-recommended support points before lifting.
K1700 Features and Specifications
The K1700 is designed as an all-in-one powertrain handling system for professional service environments.
| Specification | K1700 Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2,400 lb (1,089 kg) |
| Lift range | 21.5 in. minimum to 78 in. maximum |
| Table width | 36 in. |
| Lifting system | Electric over hydraulic with fast, smooth action |
| Controls | Remote-control operation |
| Table design | Sliding split table and tilting platform |
| Mobility | Removable handle and locking casters |
| Work support | Fixture jigs and safety locks |
| Power access | Integrated 110V power strip |
Expand the K1700 with the Powertrain Adapter Set
The K1700 product listing includes fixture jigs, and K&L Supply also offers a separate Powertrain Adapter Set (SKU 62-77521). The set attaches to the K1700 table to provide additional support for components with different shapes, sizes, and contact points.
The adapter system can help when handling items that do not sit flat on a standard table, including engines, transmissions, battery packs, subframes, differentials, and fuel tanks. By creating support where it is needed, the accessory set expands the K1700 from a lift table into a more adaptable powertrain handling system.
Learn more: K1700 Powertrain Adapter Set (SKU 62-77521)
K1700 vs. Traditional Shop Lifting Equipment
Engine cranes and transmission jacks remain useful tools, but they are designed around narrower tasks. The K1700 combines a broad support platform with lifting, positioning, and mobility features in one system.
| Comparison | Engine Crane | Transmission Jack | K1700 Powertrain Lift Table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary support method | Suspends load from above | Supports a smaller area below | Broad table supports the assembly from below |
| Typical focus | Engine removal | Transmission service | Engines, transmissions, EV batteries, and other assemblies |
| Positioning features | Boom, chain, and rigging adjustments | Jack height and saddle adjustments | Remote lift, sliding split table, and tilt |
| Movement through shop | Mobile, but load remains suspended | Mobile with limited support area | Locking casters with the load supported on the table |
| Accessory support | Depends on rigging | Depends on saddle or adapters | Fixture jigs plus available adapter set |
Watch the K1700 Powertrain Lift Table in Action
A product video can help technicians and shop managers understand the K1700's size, movement, table design, and real-world applications. Watch the demonstration to see how the lift supports powertrain and EV battery work.
Why Choose K&L Supply?
K&L Supply began in 1968 as a local repair and service shop in Santa Clara, California. The company grew into a manufacturer and supplier of specialty tools, parts, and shop equipment for professional service facilities. The K1700 continues that practical, shop-focused approach by addressing the changing needs of conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicle service.
Frequently Asked Questions About the K1700
1. What is the K1700 Powertrain Lift Table used for?
The K1700 is used to support, lower, move, position, and reinstall heavy vehicle assemblies, including engines, transmissions, drivetrain components, and EV battery packs.
2. How much weight can the K1700 lift?
The K1700 has a listed capacity of 2,400 lb (1,089 kg). Always confirm the weight, balance, and recommended lifting points of the component before service.
3. Can the K1700 be used for EV battery packs?
Yes. The K1700 is designed to support compatible EV battery packs during removal, positioning, transport and installation. Its 2,400 lb capacity, broad table and controlled hydraulic movement make it suitable for many under-vehicle battery-service applications.
4. Does the K1700 include accessories?
The K1700 listing includes fixture jigs. K&L Supply also offers a separate Powertrain Adapter Set (SKU 62-77521) that attaches to the table for additional support across a range of component shapes and sizes.
5. How is the K1700 different from a transmission jack?
A transmission jack is primarily designed to support a transmission on a smaller saddle. The K1700 has a wider table and is designed to handle complete powertrain assemblies, EV batteries, and other large components.
Prepare Your Shop for the Next Generation of Service
Vehicle service is changing. The K&L Supply K1700 combines lifting, support, positioning, and mobility for tightly packaged powertrains, hybrid systems, and large EV batteries. With the available adapter set, the system can adapt as your shop's service needs evolve.
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