Column lifts

Previous successful use of Stertil Koni vehicle lifts was a crucial factor when Abellio decided to opt for four sets of wireless mobile column lifts to support operations at one of its newly-extended bus workshops.

The bus fleet based at the Battersea depot comprises a mix of 241 vehicles including the latest Routemasters (Boris Buses) and a variety of hybrid buses that are all Euro 6 compliant. Each of the Stertil Koni ST1075FWA-4 lifts provides a lifting capacity of 7.5 tonnes so, when used as a set of four, the combined capacity is 30 tonnes to ensure safe, smooth and controlled lifting.

The ST1075FWA-4 provides an impressive maximum lifting height of 1.85 metres which is reached in just 75 seconds, making it one of the fastest commercial vehicle lifts available. Incorporating wireless mesh network connectivity and full-colour touch screen consoles, the eBright smart control system has been designed and developed to simplify operation by providing maximum visual information about every lifting operation – all at the fingertips of the technician.