Value Balancing Act

Value is a word that gets bandied around a lot these days, now more so than ever within the present global economic environment. Businesses are searching for the best “value” in every purchase and quite rightly so. Value is a simple equation that includes two major components, the cost of the item and what you are getting for that cost. 

When it comes to important purchases such as vehicle hoists, there is a long term value as well as an immediate cost.  Saving a few hundred, and in some cases even thousands, on a hoist in the short term can have repercussions over the long term. 

While expensive will not always mean high-quality, extremely low priced hoists will almost always include cut corners, including no certification, thinner steel, limited or no engineering, and more, all of which leads to compromised safety, continual expenses for upkeep and increased downtime for your workshop. 

When considering your next 2 post hoist or 4 post hoist purchase, take a long term view of your asset as an investment, and calculate the ongoing running costs over the life of your hoist. These costs could include repairs, maintenance, replacement and even legal fees in the event of accidents as a direct result of poor quality. The numbers add up and suddenly what you thought was a cheap or “value” hoist is now a drain on your cash flow.

Your best bet is to make sure you get value for money on your next vehicle hoist purchase. Look for Australian Standards certifications, check the quality of the steel, confirm warranties and servicing agreements, and above all get true value for your hard earned money.  

If you're considering your next hoist purchase, why not give Levanta a call first. We have a huge range of Ranger and BendPak 2 Post Hoists, 4 Post Hoists, as well as LiftMax Mobile Column Lifts to suit any workshop requirement. 

Call 1300 577 541 and let one of our experienced team members help you choose the right hoist for the job!