Choosing the right lifting equipment for bus workshops

Bus operators looking at workshop lifting equipment need to solve more than one problem: getting the vehicle up safely and getting the under carriage and driveline work done once it's up.

Stertil-Koni doesn't build one lift for buses, but rather it builds a range of heavy commercial vehicle lifts, and the right lift choice depends on vehicle type and job type as much as workshop setup.

Mobile column lifts are built for versatility. They can replace a pit entirely, but just as often they work alongside one. Columns are used in pairs per axle, so a typical set of four columns handles a standard bus, operating in sync to lift the vehicle without touching the undercarriage.

The SKYLIFT platform lift suits operators with a fixed installation, removing the pit and base frame entirely so mechanics work standing upright with full access on both sides. Between the two, there's a Stertil-Koni lift for almost any bus workshop layout and job type.

AC Hydraulic A/S transmission jacks solve the other half of the job. Built to work in a pit or under a lift, giving operators the flexibility to fit the jack to their workshop rather than the other way around.

Come find us at SABOA if you want to talk through what fits your operation. What's the bigger constraint for your operation, floor space or driveline access?