Mobile Lift Picks Up Big Rigs

Mobile Lift Picks Up Big Rigs TRUCKS Accessories If you’ve got big rigs to service you’ll like this mobile column lift from Nussbaum a renowned German company     “The cost is about $25 000 and it can run on single-phase power ” says Alan Heier owner of Heartland Automotive Equipment and distributor for Nussbaum          The lift system is controlled by oil-immersed pumps and 2 hp motors on each of the four columns Hydraulic cylinders seat with lock nuts to prevent moving when the motor stops Each column can lift up to 16 500 lbs depending on the model     Customers love the portability of the system Heier says The sturdy 960-lb columns can be stored in the shop when they aren’t needed To use them park the vehicle on concrete not asphalt or gravel and wheel the columns in place with a pallet jack Adjust the forks to fit snugly on any tire size from 13-in to 24 1/2-in and lift the vehicle up to 64 in from the ground     It’s all about safety Heier says Lifting a vehicle by the tires is the safest method The Nussbaum lift system can be used for all kinds of jobs from vehicle inspection to repair to maintenance on cars trucks ag equipment and skid loaders compared to systems that require different lifts for different size vehicles     Lifts include a 3-year parts and 1-year labor warranty     Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Heartland Automotive Equipment 1962 N 1000 Rd Eudora Kan 66025 ph 800 884-0808; www nussbaumheavyduty com

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