Heavy Duty Mobile Column Lifts
Take the Lift to vehicle with Mobile Column Lifts
In a busy commercial workshop, tying up a bay with a permanent MOT pit or a massive fixed vehicle lift doesn't always have to be your only option. That's where mobile column lifts come into their own. Instead of moving a 10 tonne coac to fit the lift, you bring the columns to the vehicle. It's about working smarter, giving you the freedom to clear your floor space when your aren't lifting and turning any area of the workshop into a heavy-duty repair bay in minutes.
Built for the heaviest loads
We know that when you've got a tri-axle coach or a loaded refuse truck in the air, you don't want to be second-guessing your equipment. Our mobile column lift range is engineered for absolute stability:
- Wireless Freedom: No cables to trip over and no "daisy-chaining" required. Our wireless mobile column lifts use encrypted technology for perfectly synchronised lifting.
- Adjustable Forks: Whether you're lifting smaller commercial wheels or massive plant tyres, the adjustable forks on our columns ensure a secure grip every time.
- Battery Power that lasts: Designed to handle multiple full-load cycles on a single charge, keeping your fleet moving throughout the shift.
Commercial Grade Reliability
We only supply mobile column lifts that meet the strictest safety standards. Whether you're an independent firm, or a massive fleet, you need kit that's easy to manoeuvre and simple to operate. Every set of mobile column lifts we sell is backed by our technical team, ensuring your LOLER inspections and maintenance are handled by experts who know these machines inside out. If you're looking to increase your workshop capacity without the cost of a new build, these columns are the answer.
A mobile column lift is a set of freestanding hydraulic columns that can be positioned independently around a vehicle to raise it from the wheels. Unlike fixed lifts, the columns aren't anchored to the floor, they move with the vehicle load and communicate wirelessly or via cable to lift in sync. They're the go-to solution for lifting heavy commercial vehicles, vans, buses, and HGVs that a standard 2-post or 4-post lift can't accommodate.
No, that's one of their biggest advantages. Mobile column lifts require no groundworks, no pit, and no permanent installation. They can be repositioned around the workshop as needed, stored away when not in use, and moved between sites if required. The floor does need to be solid, level, and capable of bearing the load, but no fixing is required.
Most workshops operate with four columns as standard, which suits the majority of vans and light commercial vehicles. Six or eight columns are used for longer or heavier vehicles such as coaches, rigid HGVs, and articulated trailers. Many systems are designed to be expanded, so you can start with four and add columns as your workload grows.
Mobile column lifts are built for vehicles that fixed workshop lifts can't reach, long-wheelbase vans, minibuses, box trucks, buses, and HGVs. Lifting capacity varies by system, but four-column setups typically handle between 16 and 32 tonnes combined, with heavier configurations available for the largest commercial vehicles.
The columns transfer load directly through the wheels into the floor, so the slab needs to be in good condition and rated for the weight involved. A minimum of 150mm reinforced concrete is typically recommended, though heavier-duty applications may require more. If you're unsure about your floor's suitability, it's worth getting it assessed before specifying a system.
Supalign offers a wide range of laser alignment machines, computerised wheel aligners and commercial wheel alignment machines.
We also provide a range of tyre machines, wheel balancers, ADAS kits, vehicle lifts, accessories and service support across the UK.
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