If you work in an auto repair garage you know that having a lift can be a huge asset in getting the job done. There’s nothing like being able to press a button and have the vehicle raise up for service. This is especially true when you work on big vehicles like fire trucks, school buses, and other large commercial vehicles.
With an iDeal Mobile Column Lifts, you can choose to lift the vehicle wherever you want. With traditional lifts, they are fastened to the floor. They can’t be moved without some extensive uninstall and install procedures. However mobile lifts don’t have this issue. They are extremely versatile and can work almost anywhere in the garage.
Our iDEAL Mobile Column Lifts MSC-18K-X-472 review will give you a good idea of the features, pros and cons, and other helpful information to educate you in purchasing your iDeal mobile column lifts. You can find mobile column lifts for sale here.
iDeal Mobile Column Lift Features
Onboard Charging System
Each mobile lift has an individual charging system. With batteries installed in the lifts, you can power them when the power goes out. While the batteries aren’t included you can source them from your local auto parts store.
The mobile car lifts have a power cord that plugs into a 110 volt grounded electrical outlet. This means that each lift can be charged up independently. The onboard charging system has indicator lights to let you know if the batteries are charged. This onboard charging feature helps make the iDeal mobile lifts very versatile. Even if you don’t have a place to plug in the lifts they can operate on the battery power.
Lift Capacity
The heavy-duty iDeal mobile vehicle lift can raise up to a maximum height of 67 inches. If you are working on large vehicles like fire trucks, school buses, and other large commercial vehicles these lifts can support up to 72,000 lb. This equates to 18,000lbs capacity per lift. This is well above the standard 10,000 lb mobile column lift.
iDeal mobile lifts have the option to get only one or multiple lifts. This all depends on what vehicles you work on and what your needs are. If you are lifting huge equipment these mobile lifts will be more than capable.
Wiring Configuration
These mobile lifts have a u-shape wiring configuration. This means that the wires are out of the way. You can easily move vehicles in and out without having to worry about hitting wires. With this feature you can get your vehicles done quicker and out the door.
Advanced Locking Mechanism
The iDeal mobile column lifts have an independent mechanical locking system PLC and optical encoder provides continuous synchronization for columns. Each of the lifts is synchronized so they they lock in the same position. This ensures you that your vehicle will be even when you are working on it.
It’s difficult to work on a vehicle when it’s sitting uneven on the lift. It is also a safety hazard which can be life-threatening. With the mobile lifts working in unison you can be sure that the vehicle is level.
Lifting Forks
The lifting forks on these mobile lifts are highly adjustable. They fit a whole host of wheel diameters. Whether you’re working on a large wheelbase vehicle like a fire truck or something like a passenger van these lifting forks can do the job.
If you’ve ever lifted a vehicle you know it can sometimes be difficult to get the placement just right. Sometimes the arms are too long. Sometimes the vehicle is too far forward. With these mobile lifts you can get precise placement.
Emergency Switches
Each column you have will have an emergency switch. This is a nice feature because you don’t know which column you’ll be at when your need to quickly stop the lifts. The emergency stops lifting or lowering immediately.
After the emergency button is pressed there will be a indicator light. After the emergency is handled you can realese the emergency button and continue regular operation. We never know when an emergency may happen but it’s good to know that these feature comes equipped.
Lighting
Each column comes prelit with an LED light. If you are working in a dimly lit area or just need some extra light these iDeal mobile lifts work great. You can turn on the bright LEDs and light up your work area. These are long-lasting LEDs which will stay running for thousands of hours.
Accessories
While the iDeal mobile Column Lifts come fully-equipped there are added accessories that you can purchase. They will help you can the job done more efficiently. Accessories like cross-beam adapters, ramps and heavy duty jack stands are just some of the accessories that work with the MSC-18K-X-472 mobile lifts
iDeal Mobile Column Lift Pros
Speed
The speed at which these mobile lift stands reach full rise is just 100 seconds. You can get the vehicle up in the air quicker. There’s no long wait time like other competitors. Get started quicker and finish quicker. Raise thelifts to a maximum height of 62″ in under 2 minutes.
Convenience
iDeal mobile lifts has thought of everything. Typically when you raise a traditional lift you have to do it on one column. However, these mobile lifts give you the ability to control the system from any column. You don’t have to walk around to start rasing the vehicle into the air. Just use your closest mobile and all of the other lifts will synchronize.
Mobile
A big pro with these lifts is the mobility. If you are limited on space you know that having a lifting apparatus that is mobile can be very profitable. Maybe you have a few vehicles parked in your shop and you don’t want to move them.
Just move the mobile lifts to an area where there is space and you can lift the vehicle there. Traditional lifts are bolted into concrete. With these lifts you don’t have to do any drilling or concrete work. They move where you want and can lift heavy vehicles easily.
Easy To Use Controls
The controls for the MSC-18K-X-472 column lifts are easy to use. They are “Easy-to-master” control panels. This means that it doesn’t take advanced knowledge of mobile lifts to get the tool working. You have one main control panel and multiple smaller panels for each column. You can control the lifts but the simple press of a button
Storage
The great thing about mobile lifts is the storage. Standard lifts inside a garage tend to take up a lot of space. They can’t be moved and they can be quite bulky. If you are limited on space then these lifts are a great choice.
You can move and store there wherever there is space. The mobility of these lifts is what makes the storage feature so good. You can tuck the away in a corner until you have the need for them. Otherwise, they have a little footprint in comparison to most lifts.
Column Expansion
If you are working on something smaller than a commercial vehicle you can purchase these lifts separately. For instances if you are only planning on working on small vehicles or pickup trucks you could be ok with just purchasing one column. Each column has a capacity of 18,000lbs. This is well above what most passenger vehicles weigh.
As the weight and the size of the vehicles increase you can purchase more lifts. The more lifts the higher the weight you can lift. Use 1, 2, 3 or 4 lifts to get the job done. The mobile column lifts will all synchronize and work together. Effortlessly add more lifts as you see fit.
iDeal Mobile Column Lift Cons
Delivery
Deliver of these iDeal mobile Column lifts requires a forklift. The equipment weighs too much for the liftgate. This means that if you don’t have a forklift on site you’ll have to rent one.
To Sum Up
Hopefully, our iDEAL Mobile Column Lifts MSC-18K-X-472 Review has helped you on making an informed decision. If you are looking for mobile lifts for cars and heavy equipment these are a great fit. They are easy to use, come with tons of features and are highly customizable.