LIFTING COLUMN ENABLING WHEEL ACCESS FOR LIFTING A VEHICLE, LIFTING SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH LIFTING COLUMN AND A CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR LIFTING A VEHICLE

The present invention relates to a lifting column (2) and a first (14) and second (16) mast for lifting a vehicle (wheel W of vehicle V), lifting system comprising one or more of these lifting columns and a method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting column also comprises - a frame (6) provided with the first mast and second mast; - at least one carrier (18) configured for engaging the vehicle, wherein the at least one carrier is moveable relative to the first and second mast; - a lifting mechanism with a drive (28) for moving the at least one carrier and lifting the vehicle, wherein the first and second mast are positioned on the frame at a mast distance (D), and wherein the mast distance enables access to the wheel.