The Alltruck Group, based in Scotland, has purchased a Stertil Koni four-post and two-post heavy duty vehicle lifts to simplify a wide range of operations within its new workshop in Grangemouth.
Established in 2012, the Alltruck Group provides quality commercial vehicles to businesses across the country. This includes a comprehensive range of one-stop solutions, including vehicle and crane maintenance, truck rental and leasing, crane sales and commercial vehicle bodybuilding services, throughout Central Scotland from four dedicated sites.
Successful trials
The decision to invest in the new Stertil Koni vehicle lifts followed the use of a 17.5-tonne capacity four-post lift, type ST4175, which was chosen in preference to a conventional inspection pit. The group purchased another four-post lift, type ST4250, and a two-post version for installation within the group’s new, fully-equipped Grangemouth workshop.
Maximum lifting capacities
Both the four-post vehicle lifts are from the Stertil Koni Ultra range. The ST4175 and the ST4250 lifts offer respective lifting capacities of 17.5 tonnes and 25 tonnes. However, when used as a set of two in tandem, these models can achieve maximum lifting capacities of 35 and 50 tonnes.
Easier and safer operation
Designed free of cross beams and low drive-on heights, the ST4175 and ST4250 heavy-duty lifts ensure unrestricted access to vehicles and the lift itself. Operators can also select the ideal width between the lifts’ platforms depending on the type of vehicles to be serviced. Both models offer a lifting height of 1900mm. The lifts are entirely electronically controlled, which is made even easier and safer for workshop technicians by the well-positioned control panel.
Fastest heavy-duty vehicle lift
Operators can also program the lifting height. Fast lifting speeds are an important feature of these models. The ST4250 achieves the maximum lifting height in just 77 seconds while the ST4175 reaches the maximum lifting height in an impressive 54 seconds, making it one of the fastest heavy-duty vehicle lifts in the world.
Enhancing workshop throughput
The most recent addition to the installation of Stertil Koni vehicle lifts within the Grangemouth workshop is a FreedomLift two-post lift, type SK2055. This model offers a safe lifting capacity of 5.5 tonnes and, due to its compact design, ensures maximum space utilisation within the busiest of workshops. Perfect for lifting a wide variety of vehicles from commercial vans to small, heavy-duty trucks, the lift’s telescopic support arms enable fast and simple adjustment. Alltruck Group specified the Stertil Koni SK2055, complete with unique extended flexible arms that further increase the lift’s flexibility and versatility. This lift provides a maximum lifting height of 2045mm, which is reached in just 39 seconds, enhancing workshop throughput.
Total safety
Total safety lies at the heart of the Stertil Koni SK2055 2-post lift, which incorporates many features, including an independent mechanical locking system that engages at 210mm above floor level. Also, an advanced synchronisation feature automatically commences at a height difference of 15mm. Furthermore, this model offers a gravity-operated locking pawl and an automatic overload system. Powered by a reliable electro-hydraulic system, a conveniently-positioned push-button console controls all operations.
Efficient after-sales support
The new Grangemouth facility provides a host of workshop operations, including servicing, repairs and maintenance on vehicles ranging from 3.5-tonne vans up to 44-tonne tractor units. 20 to 30 vehicles pass through the workshop on a typical day, which operates six days a week, 12 hours a day.
‘We wanted market-leading products supported by an efficient after-sales service to help keep downtime to a minimum,’ says Davie Russell, General Manager of the Alltruck Group. “From previous experience of using Stertil Koni heavy duty vehicle lifts, we knew that we could rely on top-quality performance and reliability in our extremely busy workshop environment.’
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