Lifting column enabling wheel access for lifting a vehicle, lifting system comprising such lifting column and a corresponding method for lifting a vehicle

A lifting column for lifting a vehicle, wherein the lifting column comprises:

• a frame provided with a mast;
• at least one carrier configured for engaging the vehicle, wherein the at least one carrier is moveable relative to the mast and wherein each of the at least one comprises a carrying part and wherein each carrying part extends in a cantilevered fashion from a carrier guide;
• a lifting mechanism with a drive for moving the at least one carrier and lifting the vehicle;
• one or more batteries for providing power to the lifting column and its components;
• and
• a tool arm that can be provided with a tool configured for performing operations on the vehicle,
• wherein in use the one or more batteries can be operatively connected to the tool for driving the tool, such that the one or more batteries act as tool drive;
• and
• wherein each carrying part is tiltable with respect to the carrier guide to allow tilting of the carrying part around an axis that extends substantially parallel to the vehicle during a lifting operation.