No auto workshop is complete without at least one scissor lift. While there are other types of auto lifts that do the same job as car scissor hoists, nothing is comparable when it comes to the convenience, compactness, and affordability that scissor lifts offer workshop owners.
As suppliers of premium workshop equipment in Australia, MAHA AU provides you with a few tips for choosing the right car scissor hoist for your workshop, as well as a few important factors to take into consideration.
Lifting Capacity
Out of all of the vehicle lifts out there, scissor lifts’ lifting capacity is on the lower end of the spectrum. However, there are scissor lifts that have impressive load capacities of around 3,500kg which is perfect for lifting most passenger vehicles and even some car-derived vans. What you want to avoid is choosing a scissor lift that is only suitable for small cars weighing around 1,500kg or so.
Lifting Heights
Once again, car scissor hoists certainly don’t have the most impressive lifting heights, but these lifts are specifically designed to simply get the vehicle off the floor so that you can provide a basic service, align the wheels, etc. That being said, here at MAHA, we stock scissor lifts that offer 1960mm maximum lifting heights, which is on the higher end of the spectrum.
Safety Features
Most scissor lifts, thanks to their simplistic design, are very safe to work with so long as you do not overload the lift. However, when buying a scissor lift, you should definitely check out the safety features and make sure that there is an emergency stop button.
Installation & Power Supply
When shopping around for car scissor hoists, it is always important to take note of other practical features such as the required installation method and power supply. Think about the logistics of where the scissor lift will go and how it will be operated. These factors play a role n which model is best suited for your shop.
Have you been looking for a car scissor hoist for your workshop? Well, here at MAHA AU, we have a few different scissor lifts for you to choose from, including service scissor lifts and wheel alignment scissor lifts. Have any questions that you want to ask about scissor lifts or any of our other workshop equipment? Contact us today and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with some helpful information.