Abstract: A scissor lift table includes a pivot element, a first scissor element and a second scissor element having respective first ends and respective second ends, the center portions of the scissor elements being operatively joined with one another at the pivot element such that the scissor elements are pivotable counter to one another about the pivot element. A table plate is supported by the pair of scissor elements and a base supports the pair of scissor elements and has a top side. A drive arrangement is operatively connected to the scissor elements for pivoting the scissor elements counter to one another. The drive arrangement includes a geared motor; a horizontal threaded spindle, the geared motor operatively engaging the spindle at the end portion thereof; and a spindle nut operatively engaging the spindle at the body portion thereof, wherein one of the geared motor and the spindle nut is mounted on the pivot element.