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! 

I’m Packing Up My Hoist And Going Home

Sounds ridiculous right?

Not so much if your workshop has mobile column lifts. You can literally pack them away when you're done, with a set fitting into approximately 2 pallet spaces. So not only do you get the power, you get the space you need in your workshop for everything else.

You may not have previously considered getting a set of mobile column lifts, but their adaptability, durability and operational ease can make them one of the most useful items in your workshop.

Unsure if mobile column hoists are right for your garage? Here are a few of their benefits…

Free up Your Work Bays

When running a busy workshop, space is paramount. Mobile column lifts are easily stored away so they don’t take up valuable work space when you’re not using them. And you’re able to set them up ANYWHERE, so you can turn your car park area or another empty space into a work bay if needed.

You can even add jack stands to support one vehicle, and then move the mobile column hoists over to raise another. It’s like having two pairs of lifts for the price of one!

Lift Heavy Vehicles of ANY Size

Of course, mobile column lifts are often used for trucks and buses. But what if you need to lift up a semi-trailer or an articulated bus? Or if you only want to lift a car or van? Just add or remove sets as you need to, and you’ll be prepared for anything.

Our cable-controlled mobile column lifts are synchronised to lift at exactly the same speed. The circuit connection makes it easy to add more lifts as you need them — so you can be sure ALL your mobile column lifts will work at the touch of one button.

Elevate to Perfect Heights

Working in the pit can be difficult and uncomfortable. Your staff members would prefer to be working above ground, where things are easier to reach and they aren’t in danger of inhaling the harmful gasses that can accumulate in a low-lying, enclosed area. With a set of mobile column hoists, it’s easy to elevate vehicles to the perfect height for maintenance.


Just a few reasons why you should choose the LiftMax mobile column lifts from Levanta…

• LiftMax lifts are engineered to be incredibly light and easy to manoeuvre. 
• They’re designed to be extremely compact — storing one set takes up less than two pallet spaces!
• Unlike some other brands of mobile column lift, the electrical components for LiftMax are available off the shelf from a range of electrical suppliers, so it’s easy to obtain spare parts.
• The high quality engineering of LiftMax even extends to the materials used for the main screw. Cold rolled screws have been chosen over lathe cut screws, resulting in superior durability and a greatly extended service life.

To find out more about our LiftMax mobile column lifts, call us today on 1300 557 541 or visit the Levanta website