A car lift allows you to perform maintenance more easily and efficiently, contributing to the increased productivity of your teams.
Automatic lifts are a primordial need in car repair shops and can also be present in showrooms, garages, and car parking places.
Want to know how car lifts can make the day-to-day life of your workshop easier? Are you looking for a garage lift for cars?
Keep reading the article to learn more about car lifts and all their advantages.
What is a car lift?
A car lift makes it easier to lift any vehicle above the floor when underneath interventions should be done, facilitating repair and maintenance and providing the mechanic with a larger and more useful workspace.
When should you use a car lift?
The main market for car lifts is car manufacturers and repair garages.
However, although car lifts are primarily intended for car repair, more and more vehicle owners are investing in car lifts for their garages, as they help maximise space.
Those who own more than one vehicle, but do not have the required space in their garage, may consider fitting a parking lift in their homes as it allows them to utilise the unused vertical space.
Which are the car lifts in the KROFtools portefolio?
There are several types of car lifts available from KROFtools. Are you looking for a car lift or a garage car lift? We have this and much more!
To ensure that you choose the lift that best suits your needs, it is important that you get to know all the car lift options we have available.
1. Scissor lift
The scissor lift is a good option for vehicle repair shops who want to maximise the space available, as it has no columns. Some can even be removable.
When not in use, they lie flat, which allows you to park vehicles on them, thus optimising space.
Click on the image below to learn more about the scissor lift (reference 9819), which safely supports up to 3 tons of weight (demo image).
2. Single-column lift
The single-column lift is the best choice for small areas or for those who do not want to see space compromised permanently.
The single-column lift can be used on any level ground and allows you to work agilely on all parts of the vehicle.
Click on the image below to learn more about the single-column lift (reference 9803), which safely supports up to 3 tonnes of weight.
3. 2-column lift
The 2-column lift is the most common car lift because it is the most reliable and economical. When raised, it offers full access to vehicle allowing any type of repair to be carried out.
The 2-column lift is a permanent option as it needs to be bolted to the floor and requires periodic maintenance .
Click on the image below to learn more about the 2-column lift (reference 9895), which safely supports up to 4 tons of weight.
4. 4-column car lifts
4-column car lifts are becoming increasingly popular for their easy handling and are especially designed for steering alignment and gaps detection.
The 4-post automotive lift uses two lifting platforms that ensure greater stability and are therefore ideal for supporting heavier vehicles such as jeeps, SUV ‘s or trucks.
Click on the image below to learn more about the 4-column automotive lift (reference 9854 ), which safely supports up to 5 tons of weight.
To learn more about each of these types of car lifts and how to maintain them, check out our blog article on car lifts.
Why should you invest in car lifts?
Repairing or replacing components, adjusting or changing the oil and other jobs become simple tasks for car mechanics who can then access quickly and comfortably to the vehicle.
Space is also a concern in car parks, car storage areas, garages and auto repair shops.
Among the many benefits of investing in a car lift, we highlight 3:
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Space optimisation
Car lifts offer various space-saving solutions, especially for residential garages or workshops with smaller areas.
A car lift allows vertical space to be utilised, effectively giving you another parking space and more room to move around and/or work.
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Increased productivity
A car lift grants easy access for preventive maintenance and car repairs.
In this way, a mechanic’s tasks become simpler to perform, allowing him/her to complete a job faster and more agilely than without the use of a car lift.
Besides this, providing employees with the adequate equipment for the good performance of their functions, promotes their well-being and motivation, automatically boosting the increase of productivity.
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Safety
A workshop car lift is also the safest way to work and perform the complete maintenance of any vehicle.
A customised, well-built, and robust lift allow mechanics to work and ride underneath vehicles with the maximum safety.
Consider investing in a car lift in order to save space and speed up the execution of repair work.
If you feel the need to clarify any questions before investing in a car lift, contact us to let you know what best suits your needs.
How much does a car lift cost for a workshop?
The price of a car lift varies greatly. You can find a range of values between 750 to 20,000 EUR.
For greater safety, we advise that car lifts are installed by professionals.
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