A vehicle hoist is an extremely valuable piece of equipment. In this article, we will be discussing heavy vehicle hoists only.
There are many types of heavy vehicle hoists in the market and the basic types are the fixed hoists and mobile hoists. Fixed hoists are fixed to the ground and can be divided into 2 post hoists or 4 post hoists while mobile hoists are only used with 4 posts and multiples thereof.
The hoists you choose depends on your workshop requirements and the type and size of vehicles. However, you need to consider the following before you decide:
Quality or Price?
As with every product, quality comes with price. However, when you consider factors such as safety, country of manufacture, compliance, etc you will need to decide what is best for your requirements in the long term. Buying a hoist is a solid investment so take the time to understand the differences between the types of hoists and make sure to choose quality over price.
Safety is one of the most important factors in a workshop and your employees trust you as the employer to ensure equipment they operate is safe and secure. Hence, your buying decision should be guided by the quality and safety reputation of the equipment rather than by the cheapest offer available.
Endurequip puts safety first every step of the way. Adhering to Australian standards 2550.9.1996, AS/NZS 2538:2004 and ISO 9001, the Endurequip Portalift Hoist features emergency stops, remote control pendant operation, a keyed safety lock, providing peace of mind for all operators. Read more about Endurequip Portalift Hoist here.
After Sales Support
A hoist is an integral part of an automotive workshop, and it is very important to ensure that the hoist you buy his backed by an after-sales-support. Check the equipment brand reliability and reputation, parts availability and service centres, commissioning (installation) process by the technicians, annual or periodical safety inspections, etc. Remember that if your hoist is not operational, it means your staff will not be working and you will have to suffer expensive downtime.
Endurequip offers a dedicated on-site service through a network of authorised service agents across Australia. The after-sales-support is done through technicians who are trained and capable. Check our network of authorised agents here.
Compliance
Make sure that the hoist that you are going to purchase meets compliance, including local workplace laws and requirement.
Endurequip adheres to Australian standards 9.1996, AS/NZS 2538:2004 and ISO 9001.
Read what Gemilang (Now Nexport) say about Endurequip Hoists which they have installed at their bus and coach manufacturing factory at Ballarat, Victoria. Full article here.
Warranty - Replacement Plan
Always read the fine print in the hoist warranty. A heavy vehicle hoist has a long lifespan and needs a replacement plan to ensure your work does not get caught out or face possible downtime if it breaks down at the end of its lifespan. It is very important to create a hoist replacement plan, so that as the hoists age they allow for the cost of a replacement hoist in the budget.
Endurequip has a twenty-year structural warranty, five-year mechanical warranty and one-year electrical warranty. Endurequip is Australia’s Number 1 and the only Australian Made portable heavy vehicle hoist company, giving you peace of mind with over three decades of industry knowledge.
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Without Trucks Australia Stops. But when trucks need to go, Endurequip keeps them going!
For more information on Endurequip Portalift Hoists, get in touch with our team on 07 3809 1399 or click here to send an enquiry.
Another set of Endurequip Portalift Hoists being delivered to a defence contracting customer in July. Check out the Australian made Hawkei, which is a light, 4x4 mobile, 7-tonne with in-built systems used as a surveying and fighting vehicle.
Without Trucks Australia Stops. But when trucks need to go, Endurequip keeps them going!
Check out the large semi-trailer that is loaded with Endurequip Portalift Hoists being delivered to a customer in June.
Without Trucks Australia Stops. But when trucks need to go, Endurequip keeps them going!
Our BDM Brett Beveridge is attending the event and you can contact him for more details on the only Australian Made portable heavy vehicle hoist or call us on 07 3809 1399.
Without Trucks Australia Stops. But when trucks need to go, Endurequip keeps them going!
Every day, we hear about the importance of choosing Australian made products and supporting local businesses. But, the market is extremely saturated with so many claims and options, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Especially if you're not sure what the differences are. What should you look for when you buy your next pieces of heavy workshop equipment? Why is it important?
At Endurequip Hoists, we are the only company that offers chain-driven heavy vehicle hoists made in Australia. You'll get an Australian-owned company that produces Australian made products that can be distributed Australia-wide.
Each Portalift Hoist comes with the iconic Australian-made logo. This logo is Australia's most recognised, trusted, and widely used symbol, and it's synonymous with quality. Our customers can rest assured that they're purchasing premium-quality and authentic products. They meet all of the demanding standards set.
Because Endurequip Hoists is an Australian owned company, the direct impact of purchasing our products and supporting this business opens the door for a direct cash flow into the Australian economy. Every time you purchase a Portalift Hoist for your business, you get the guarantee that we're putting this money right back into local businesses.
We use a local electrical supplier, local powder coating company and we use Australian-made steel to name just a few. This can be a huge boost that has nothing but a positive impact.
Being Australian-made also provides excellent quality control throughout our engineering and manufacturing process. We're able to tell exactly where our materials are coming from for each Portalift Hoist we produce. The meticulous attention to detail, coupled with the quality build, is the only way we can live up to the rigorous standards required by this logo. Additionally, you can even drop by our manufacturing facility located in the Brisbane suburb of Larapinta to see us producing your Portalifts to ensure their quality!
We carefully design and manufacture our products to meet and exceed both Australian and New Zealand standards. These exacting standards include AS/NZS 1418.9:1996 and AS/NZS 2550.9:1996 and are one of the important reasons why the Australian Defence Force has placed their trust in Endurequip Hoists.
The Endurequip Hoists brand promise centres around two pillars of reliability and trustworthiness because we know in your business, safety is paramount. Our product quality, backed by a dedicated team of people help us uphold these pillars.
They've allowed us to lay a solid foundation for creating and selling exceptional products like our Portalift Hoists as well as a range of hoist accessories including, drive on-off ramps, heavy vehicle stands and A-Frame adaptors especially suited to truck trailers.
Being proudly Australian-owned and made also sets us apart from our competition. No other company sources parts directly from Australia. Instead, they get their parts offshore. While this may be cheaper, it can also make them hard to find and replace when things go wrong. This translates into more downtime for your company because there's a delay in service and productivity. But when you deal with us, you get to deal directly with the manufacturer, not an importer or distributor. We have real skin in the game as we are responsible for what we make.
Ready to find out more about Australian-made products? Do you have questions about our Portalift Hoist? If so, we're ready to help. Our staff are on hand and ready to answer your questions. You can get in touch today!
