www.truckandtrack.com Summer 2025 Truck and Track 61 WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT communication to wirelessly sync the columns into a working set of lifts. That means no cables on the ground and no chance of slips and trips — making it a top choice for smaller workshops with a tight layout where workstations are close together. Lifting capacity (per column) 7,500kg Max lifting capacity 60,000kg Number of columns 4 / 6 / 8 Wheel sizes 700mm – 1400mm diameter Power source Charged — single phase 230V Because of its wireless setup, you won’t have a constant power supply feeding the lifts all day. Instead, each column only requires a single-phase 230V power supply for charging While you’ll see a high number of lifting cycles from each charge, it won’t be 100% uptime. You’ll need to factor in a small amount of downtime for charging — so workshops that need 24/7 lifting might be better off with a cabled mobile column lift. Wash bay mobile column lifts Good for: ■ Wet work ■ Outdoor environments ■ One-stop cleaning and lifting For any workshop that uses a wash bay, the G8AC is an easy choice. It’s a version of the mobile column lift that comes hot galvanised with sealed bearings, giving you long-term protection from the ingress of water and dust. Lifting capacity (per column) 7,500kg Max lifting capacity 60,000kg Number of columns 4 / 6 / 8 Power source Wired IP rating IP67 (columns), IP66 (cases, socket, plug) But it’s not just for wash bays: The G8AC was also designed specifically for outdoor use. If your shop has an unused outdoor area (like a courtyard or car park), you can set up an additional lifting station to adapt to busy periods of high volume. So for any workshop that needs to lift around wet work, a wash bay-ready column lift is often the best choice for what they need. Pre-owned column lifts Good for: ■ Smaller budgets ■ Secondary lifts ■ Emergency backup lifts Pre-owned mobile column lifts are a great low-cost alternative for workshops on a smaller budget. That could mean younger businesses trying to keep their cash flow healthy — or established workshops that need a secondary set of lifts for short-term setups when volume is high. They can also be a cost-effective option for shops that need a backup in place. If your main set of lifts suffers a fault or a breakdown, you’ll have an emergency replacement in storage that’s ready to go — without the high investment of a brand-new mobile column lift. But don’t make the mistake of thinking ‘pre-owned’ means ‘low quality’: All of our pre-owned lifts are fully refurbished by our expert engineers. They’re steam-cleaned, stripped and repaired — with components replaced where they need it, and a Report of Thorough Examination supplied by an independent engineer. In fact, we’re so confident in our refurbishment process that we provide a 6-month warranty on parts and labour for every pre-owned lift we supply. So if you’re looking for a backup lift or starting a shop on a budget, a pre-owned column lift can give you the same reliable lifting — at a considerably lower price. Visit us at the Road Transport Expo 2025! The workshop equipment specialist is set to reaffirm its strong presence at the show, with plans to feature vehicle lifts, brake testers, wheel alignment systems, tyre changers and more. There will be over 20 items of heavy-duty and light commercial workshop equipment from Totalkare’s extensive portfolio to see and discuss at the event, which takes place at NAEC, Stoneleigh Park from 24th–26th June 2025. Totalkare will be on Stand N49 in Hall 3, displaying its marketleading mobile column lifts, a vehicle inspection pit, mobile brake tester, wheel alignment systems, tyre changers and a variety of additional workshop solutions. www.totalkare.co.uk
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