In response to many shops today not having adequate below-floor concrete pit equipment to allow technicians to safely remove under-vehicle components such as transmissions, axles, and exhaust systems, Stertil-Koni, manufacturer in heavy duty vehicle lifting systems, has engineered its free-standing rolling pit jack products to now deliver a lifting capacity of 33,000 lbs.
The air hydraulic pit jacks with telescopic pistons from Stertil-Koni are designed to safely operate on the pit floor – independent of pit edges or walls for support.
“Our Floor Pit Jack design optimizes performance and safety with a completely freestanding mobile unit," says Peter Bowers, technical sales support manager at Stertil-Koni. "Lifting is done by an air driven, fully hydraulic pump actuated by tandem foot pedals.”
One pedal quickly raises the piston to be in contact with the vehicle being lifted while the other allows precision lifting in small increments. In this way, the service technician is hands-free to work on the vehicle or operate other tools.
“And here’s what’s really special,” Bowers continues, “this lifting approach does not use the vehicle wheels as lifting touch points, allowing their free movement and removal. While it’s exceptionally popular with our customers for removal and replacement of transmissions, it’s also a great solution for providing complete access to vehicle wheels.”
The Stertil-Koni Floor Pit Jacks are available in two base frames and operate with a smooth, high-speed piston that provides an expansive height of 87".
