Liftmaster: driving up efficiency with wireless lifts
Equipment provider Liftmaster has highlighted the advantages for CV workshops of adopting wireless, battery-powered mobile column lifts.
“For many years, fixed lifts and cable-dependent column systems were the default solution for heavy vehicle servicing,” said the company.
“While they served their purpose, they also came with compromises.
“Fixed installations often dictate workshop layout rather than adapt to it. Cabled systems introduce trip hazards, restrict movement, and require more complex infrastructure. In many cases, installing or upgrading these systems involves costly groundwork, three-phase power upgrades, or workarounds that only partially solve the problem.
“As workshops evolve, flexibility has become just as important as lifting capacity.
“Wireless mobile column lifts remove many of these constraints. By operating independently of fixed power supplies and physical connections between columns, they allow workshops to rethink how space is used, rather than working around permanent obstacles.”
Space efficiency is a key benefit, says Liftmaster.
“Traditional lifting systems often require dedicated bays, limiting how space can be reconfigured throughout the day. Mobile column lifts, by contrast, can be positioned exactly where they’re needed, then moved away when the job is complete. This adaptability allows workshops to handle a wider variety of vehicles without redesigning the entire floor layout.
“Downtime is another critical factor. For fleet operators, a vehicle off the road is lost revenue. Slow lifting setups, repositioning delays, and restricted access all add time to jobs that should be straightforward.
“Wireless mobile column lifts reduce these friction points by allowing quicker positioning and full 360-degree access around the vehicle, helping technicians work more efficiently.
“Safety also plays a growing role. Health and safety requirements continue to tighten, and rightly so. Trailing cables introduce avoidable risks, while congested work areas limit safe movement. Removing cables and reducing clutter contributes to a cleaner, safer working environment for technicians.”
Wireless, battery-powered mobile column lifts are designed with modern workshop realities in mind, says the firm.
“Each column operates independently, communicating wirelessly via a secure 2.4GHz system with automatic channel selection. This ensures stable, synchronised lifting without the physical limitations of wired connections. Charging is handled via standard single-phase supplies, removing the need for three-phase installations or inverters.
“The result is a lifting system that is easier to install, simpler to scale, and far more adaptable than traditional alternatives.
“These systems also offer configuration flexibility. Whether a workshop requires four, six, or eight columns, the setup can be tailored to suit different vehicle types and axle configurations, making them suitable across mixed fleets.”
Its product range includes the LM8000.
“With a lifting capacity of 7,500kg per column, it is well suited to HGV, PSV, and LCV applications. Battery-powered operation allows charging from a standard 13amp supply, while the pump-up jack moving device makes repositioning straightforward and reduces manual handling effort.
“Configurable in sets of four, six, or eight columns, the LM8000 adapts to changing workshop demands rather than limiting them.”
