Optimising a Limited Work Space with a High-Performance Equipment

How do you fit a tiny space with high-performance equipment? Get a Steiner.

Do upgrades need drastic changes and scary budgets? Not always! Treadway Equipped has little and big solutions for a variety of workshop dilemmas, including fitting a tiny space with high-performance equipment.

Case Overview

Challenge: Replacing an aging 4-tonne, in-ground alignment lift that cannot accommodate newer, longer types of vehicles. Client has a small workshop and prefers minimal processing time, disruptions and working budget.

Client: Jim Wright Nissan 

Nature of Business: Car Dealership 

Solution: Steiner LT55DSA PRO 5.5-Tonne Alignment Scissor Lift improved lifting capacity, wheelbase capability and workflow without requiring costly renovation.

The Challenge 

Jim Wright Nissan had been relying on a 4-tonne, in-ground alignment lift for years. However, as time passed, the lift started wearing out, which posed a safety risk. It was also incapable of accommodating longer vehicles.

The dealership faced a dilemma: either invest in costly and time-consuming construction to expand the existing in-ground pit for a new aligner or find an alternative solution that could maximize efficiency without requiring major structural changes. 

Space was also a concern. Traditional four-post lifts were ruled out because their upright columns would take up valuable workshop room. The dealership needed a space-efficient solution that could handle a higher weight capacity while providing flexibility for alignment and servicing. 

The Solution: Steiner LT55DSA PRO 5.5T Alignment Scissor Lift 

After evaluating several options, Jim Wright Nissan chose the Steiner LT55DSA PRO, a 5.5-tonne alignment scissor lift. This strong yet compact lift provided several advantages that directly addressed the dealership’s needs: 

• Versatile in-ground or surface installation: The Steiner LT55DSA PRO allowed the dealership to fill in the pit of their previous in-ground lift, eliminating the need for expensive and disruptive excavation. 

• Extended Wheelbase Capability: With a higher weight capacity and longer platform, this lift could easily accommodate modern, longer vehicles that their previous lift couldn't. 

• Space Efficiency: Unlike four-post lifts, which require columns and additional structural space, the scissor design of the Steiner LT55DSA PRO maximised the workshop’s available floor area. 

• Built-In Secondary Belly Lifts: A standout feature for Jim Wright Nissan was the integrated belly lifts. Unlike rolling jacks, which take up space between the runways, belly lifts provide a completely clear working area, allowing technicians to operate without obstructions.  

Economic Rewards 

The Steiner LT55DSA PRO empowered Jim Wright Nissan with: 

Increased service efficiency: The built-in secondary belly lifts on the Steiner LT55DSA PRO played a crucial role in Jim Wright Nissan’s decision. These lifts allow for unrestricted workspace between the runways, giving technicians the flexibility they need to work more efficiently, and reduce their tendency to bump into horizontal bars and jacks.  

Enhanced mechanic safety: The lift also has an added safety stop and acoustic warning feature to prevent toe trapping and to alert the technician during lowering. 

Expanded service offerings: The extended wheelbase capability ensures that the lift can support a wider range of vehicles, from compact cars to longer models. This adaptability has been instrumental in helping Jim Wright Nissan expand their service offerings without requiring additional modifications to their workshop. 

The Results 

By choosing the Steiner LT55DSA PRO, Jim Wright Nissan successfully: 

• Upgraded their alignment capabilities without costly construction. 
• Served more customers with their enhanced capacity to accommodate longer vehicles.
• Optimized their workshop space with a compact, column-free lift. 
• Improved technician productivity and safety with clear working access and augmented safety features. 
• Avoided service disruptions due to major renovations. 

This strategic investment has allowed Jim Wright Nissan to future-proof their alignment services while maintaining a clean, efficient, and functional workspace. 

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