The T8DC mobile column lifts from Totalkare were initially loaned for use in the IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge hosted by S&B Automotive Academy in June 2024. The challenge, supported by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, showcases the best in road transport engineering, testing the skills of public service vehicle engineers, technicians, and apprentices from across the UK.
Having been impressed by the flexibility of the T8DC mobile column lifts, S&B Automotive Academy made the lifts a permanent fixture in their training centre, enabling students to get hands-on experience with the latest in mobile vehicle lifting technology.
The T8DC mobile column lifts are said to offer several key benefits that make them an ideal choice for educational institutions and professional workshops. Each column has a safe working load (SWL) of 7,500kg and can be configured in sets of four, six, or eight columns. The cable-free design, facilitated by radio synchronisation, is claimed to ensure a safer and more efficient workspace. Additionally, the adjustable forks can accommodate a range of wheel diameters, further increasing the versatility of the lifts.
The lifts will be supported by a comprehensive service package from Totalkare which includes two engineer visits every year as standard.
Richard Belton, quality director at S&B Automotive Academy, said: “Totalkare’s mobile column lifts have really impressed us. The quality and reliability are outstanding, and the cable-free aspect provides excellent flexibility in our training centre. These lifts will significantly enhance the learning experience for our students, allowing them to train on equipment that is at the forefront of automotive engineering and a common fixture in commercial vehicle workshops and bus and coach depots across the country.”
James Phare, area sales manager for Totalkare, said: “We were pleased to support the IRTE Skills Challenge through the loan of our T8DC lifts, which are designed to meet the demanding needs of modern workshops. They are incredibly easy to manoeuvre, and the cable-free feature eliminates trip hazards, making the workshop a safer place to work. We are delighted that S&B Automotive Academy has subsequently been impressed enough with them to purchase the set permanently – they are sure to benefit as the Academy develops the engineers, technicians and workshop managers of the future.”
