Drill-Powered Lift Has Many Uses

Drill-Powered Lift Has Many Uses FARM SHOP Maintenance Attach a 1/2-in power drill to ReechCraft lift products and raise yourself or materials up to 200 ft The company offers its unique PowerTrak drives in various products including single-mast freestanding and tied or freestanding tri-mast and quad-mast configurations “Our first lift product was the PowerPole developed for the siding and gutter contractor market ” says Gregg Swinford ReechCraft “We introduced the PowerMast some years later and the PowerLift about 10 to 12 years ago The PowerLift has all kinds of uses and lots of different configurations The modular design starts with a base unit and you add what you want depending on your needs ” The base units vary by product line For the PowerPole it’s a 10 by 10-in platform with holes for pinning to the ground or a larger sill plate and an outrigger base The outrigger base connects to the pole with two-wheeled sides that enable easy repositioning of the PowerPole Each side also has a stabilizer with up to 8 in of movement to level the system The PowerPole PowerTrak drive system uses a 1/2-in 8-amp drill to lift up to 650 lbs with a single pole and 1 300 lbs in a twin pole configuration It has a maximum free-standing height of 24 ft with 5 ft outriggers and a 40 ft height with outriggers and a tie to a nearby structure With ties every 16 ft the PowerPole can reach a maximum working height of 75 ft The modular design uses tool-free couplers for quick assembly and an integrated overspeed brake for safety The single pole can be used with a single-person platform that attaches to the climbing unit via PowerLatch A dual configuration enables work platforms between the poles The PowerMast single mast can access buildings or other structures up to 200 ft in height when tied to the structure at 10 ft spacing A freestanding tri-mast configuration offers working heights of up to 52 ft indoors or 33 ft outdoors The freestanding quad-mast can reach heights of up to 80 ft PowerMast lifts have a maximum capacity of up to 1 500 lbs and a climbing speed of 20 to 40 ft /min The modular system sets up in as little as 15 min with tools-free assembly It can be equipped with custom baskets as small as 36 by 26 in a 30-in modular deck a railed walk board in single pole use or work platforms with multiple pole configurations The 106 by 80-in base has four swiveling outriggers with casters for easy positioning The PowerLift is a versatile free-standing system with heights of 4 8 and 12 ft Its platform capacity is 350 lbs Multiple base options are available to fit different locations These include a swivel/lockable base with 8-in caster wheels The system automatically stabilizes when the platform is raised “Our most important features are light weights easy assembly and breakdown and our PowerTrak drive using 1/2-in drills ” says Swinford “Our systems are a fraction of the weight of competitive systems and we have no electric motors pulleys or cable systems Ours are purely mechanical You can break them down and store them without concerns about corrosion or batteries ” Swinford suggests checking with local rental firms to see if they carry the lift systems If interested in purchasing a ReechCraft system check the company website for your nearest dealer Prices vary by product line and configuration Contact: FARM SHOW Followup ReechCraft 845 34th St N Fargo N D 58102 ph 888-600-6160; customer service@reechcraft com; www reechcraft com

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