According to Rotary Lift, the RCH4 has an easy-to-use, operator-friendly design that makes it up to 30 percent faster than competitive lifts, for greater bay productivity and reduced vehicle downtime. The RCH4 is sold in sets of four, six or eight battery-operated columns. Each column is identical and has a rated capacity of 18,000 lbs., for total lifting capacity of up to 144,000 lbs., the company says. The RCH4 can lift a vehicle 70 in. in 78 seconds.
The RCH4 also features Rotary Lift’s automatic steering system, which is said to make it faster and easier to position the columns for service. Fixed forks fit most large tires without adjustment, so technicians can get the vehicle up in the air for service quickly.
“Mobile column lifts are a popular choice for commercial trucking fleets, transit agencies, government fleets and vocational customers because they are versatile enough to be used almost anywhere to service virtually any medium or heavy-duty vehicle,” says Doug Spiller, Rotary Lift heavy duty product manager. “The new RCH4 is an excellent choice for maintenance managers who are looking for a mobile column lift that’s affordable and has the features and benefits they need to improve shop productivity.”
The RCH4 is battery operated with an internal charger, which Rotary Lift says eliminates the need for power cords and improves the lift’s portability. The company also says its hydraulic cylinder is inverted so the chrome piston rod is protected from debris and damage at all times, extending the life of the lift and reducing maintenance costs.
Every column is equipped with Rotary Lift’s patented control panel. These controls include a graphic layout of the column set-up, real-time height reading and error display, battery indicator, programmable height limit settings and one-touch controls, the company says. Lifting and lowering of all columns is automatically synchronized, and there is a slow-lowering function for precision vehicle positioning. Rotary Lift says technicians can operate the entire lift from whichever column is most convenient.
