Rotary Lift has added its patent-pending Shockwave technology to its 12,000-lb. capacity, SPO12 two-post lift. This is the first time the company has offered its Shockwave technology beyond 10,000 lb. capacity two-post and SmartLift inground lifts.
According to Rotary Lift, the SPO12 features a symmetric design that keeps a heavy vehicle’s center of gravity directly between the columns for maximum stability while performing repairs. Equipped with the Shockwave package, the SPO12 can lift a vehicle weighing up to 12,000 lbs. 80 in. in just 25 seconds and lower it in 19 seconds.
“Since we introduced Shockwave-equipped lifts at AAIW in 2011, demand has been outstanding,” said David Fischmer, marketing manager for Vehicle Service Group, Rotary Lift’s parent company. “With the popularity of trucks in the United States, our customers have been asking for higher-capacity Shockwave-equipped lifts. The SPO12 is a great choice for servicing a wide variety of vehicles, up to and including some Class 3 trucks. A technician using a Shockwave-equipped SPO12 can get to work at the same time technicians using a standard lift are still standing around waiting for the lift to go up. It is an incredible time saver.”
The Shockwave-equipped lift is powered by a DC power unit and includes a built-in charger, which eliminates the need for expensive 220V wiring. It includes a patent-pending Spotline laser spotting guide, which projects a green laser line into the middle of the bay. To center a vehicle, the technician simply lines up the middle of the hood or dash with the laser line and drives onto the lift.
The new Shockwave-equipped SPO12 comes with adjustable frame-contact adapters for use with trucks and other body-on-frame vehicles. The SPO12 is nearly two feet taller than the standard 10,000 lb. capacity SPO10 two-post lift to provide clearance for utility bodies, roof racks and other overhead equipment.
