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Autolift Brochure
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Autolift Brochure

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Company Overview and Principles

Autolift is a UK-based family business specializing in manufacturing commercial vehicle lifting equipment for trucks, buses, and plant industries. The company focuses on delivering cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or performance. All products are designed in the UK and comply with UKCA and CE standards, including the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and engineering standard BS EN 1494:2001. Quality assurance is a core principle, with each product professionally assembled, individually load tested, and subjected to rigorous final quality checks. Autolift also provides comprehensive after-sales support such as scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, and genuine spare parts to ensure equipment longevity and compliance with LOLER regulations.

Product Specifications and Features

Pit Jacks

Autolift offers adjustable twin ram pit jacks with lifting capacities of 13, 20, 30, and 40 tonnes. Key features include fully adjustable frames with lateral ram movement for precise positioning, a 400mm lifting stroke, air-over-oil design for durability and quick retraction, control valves for precise lowering, air operation, and a 5-year warranty. Safety features standard on all pit jacks include safety lowering valves, hose anti-burst valves, and ram lock-off handles. Optional mechanical Security Struts enhance safety by preventing accidental lowering and hydraulic failure, providing advantages over traditional screw lock mechanisms.

Accessories

Various accessories are available to improve lifting safety and efficiency, including extension sizes ranging from 125mm to 550mm, adapter racks, vee head adapters, dish head pansies, and differential beam adapters rated for 20 tonnes. Spreader beams come in fixed and telescopic versions with capacities of 13 tonnes and 2.8 tonnes, designed to accommodate different vehicle suspensions and pit widths, and comply with VOSA ATF/MOT test lane regulations.

Other Lifting Equipment

  • Lift Mounted Jacking Beams: Custom-made with 170mm stroke, lateral ram movement, and standard safety features, available in 13 and 15 tonne capacities.
  • 1.5 Tonne Manual Vertical Transmission Jack: Designed for engine and gearbox removal/installations, featuring a large lifting stroke, adjustable headplate, heavy-duty base, and compliance with UKCA/CE regulations.
  • Single Ram Pit Jacks: Adjustable frame design with 15 and 20 tonne capacities, available with 400mm or 750mm strokes, and optional Security Strut safety mechanism.
  • Floor Jacks: Heavy-duty units with 750mm stroke, 15 or 20 tonne capacity, designed for pit or garage floor use, featuring retractable castors for stability under load.

Maintenance, Servicing, and Compliance

Autolift provides annual service inspections and preventative maintenance to extend equipment life and ensure safety compliance. Critical components such as rams, pump blocks, and air motors are dispatched quickly to minimize downtime. Repair and remanufacture services are offered for heavily used or damaged jacks, with full evaluation and quotation prior to work. Compliance with LOLER regulations is emphasized, requiring annual testing and maintenance to guarantee safe operation.

Olmec Hydraulic Equipment

Autolift distributes Olmec hydraulic and garage equipment, an Italian manufacturer with over 55 years of experience. Olmec products are ISO 9001 certified and comply with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. They offer lifting capacities from 2 to 76.5 tonnes and include advanced safety features such as integrated safety valves, load drop prevention on air pressure loss, and double-drive "Poka-Yoke" controls requiring two-handed operation. Olmec equipment comes with a 24-month warranty. Autolift is open to partnerships for distributing Olmec products.

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PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL HYDRAULIC LIFTING EQUIPMENT MADE IN® BRITAIN

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OUR PRINCIPLES BEHIND EVERY PRODUCT SAFETY Safety is built into everything we do. Our jacks are designed and manufactured with integrated safety features to protect people and vehicles. All Autolift jacks are made to the highest standard using quality materials and precision engineering for long-lasting performance. PROFESSIONAL We take pride in our work and our products. Professional in everything we do, from design and manufacture to customer service. Built to handle the toughest jobs, our jacks are robust, durable and engineered for maximum strength and stability. Autolift is a family run...

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VEHICLE JACKING SYSTEMS All Autolift parts and components are designed in the UK. As the industry continues to evolve, Autolift is committed to developing new hydraulic lifting solutions that meet changing customer requirements, improve workshop efficiency, and provide long-lasting performance. Autolift is meticulous about the precision engineering of our component parts and demand the very best. All Autolift equipment is built to comply with UKCA & CE markings (Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC), engineering standard: BS EN 1494:2001.

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VEHICLE JACKING SYSTEMS At Autolift, quality is built into every product we manufacture. Our aim is to provide lifting equipment that delivers safe, reliable and dependable performance throughout its working life. Each product is professionally assembled by our experienced team and undergoes an individual load test using specially calibrated equipment, giving customers complete confidence that it has been tested against strict quality control procedures. All Autolift equipment undergoes rigorous final quality checks by our experienced team before leaving our factory, ensuring every product meets...

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VEHICLE JACKING SYSTEMS At Autolift, our commitment to our customers extends far beyond the point of purchase. We provide comprehensive after-sales support to ensure your lifting equipment continues to operate safely, efficiently and reliably throughout its service life. We understand how critical reliable lifting equipment is to your business, which is why we aim to provide fast, effective support whenever you need it. Our experienced engineers can carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on site, or, where more convenient, we can recommend a fully trained and authorised service...

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Security Stuts Optional extra mechanical locking system to prevent accidental lowering or in the event of hydraulic failure. Plated Rams Sealed ram unit & latest advancements in seal technology ensure water (causing rust) & dirt do not enter the unit, thus significantly increasing their life-span. Roller Wheels Provide quick and easy movement along the length of the pit. Ergonomic handles Pump Block Safety valve and internal pressure relief valve automatically prevents overloading. High Output Air Pump Rapidly raises the rams to load then power lift will kick in & lift the load effortlessly....

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All our pit jacks come with a triple layer of safety features built-in as standard; 1. Safety Lowering Valve 2. Hose anti-burst valve in each ram in the event of a hose failure. 3. Ram lock-off handles (also allow for individual use of the rams) Security Struts (equates to ‘screw lock threaded ram' alternative used by other manufacturers) can be added to all Autolift pit jacks as an optional extra. These can be easily retrofitted to our new Adjustable Style pit jack in the pit on-site with minimal downtime. Once the desired lifting height is reached the pins are placed through the lowest hole...

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Twin Ram Pit JacksProduct Specification • Fully adjustable frame (see table below) • Full lateral ram movement for precise adjustment • Our unique air-over-oil design which increases the longevity of the maintaining the quick retraction speed of the rams, year after year. • Control valves give precise and controlled lowering • Available in 13, 20, 30 & 40 Tonne lifting capacity The range of adjustment for each frame size is; 20 Tonne Adjustable Twin Ram Pit Jack

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Like our flagship 20T Twin Ram Pit Jack, our larger capacity models are expertly designed and manufactured to the same exacting standards, incorporating the advanced safety features, build quality and innovative design that Autolift customers have come to expect. Designed for the toughest working environments, these heavy-duty jacks provide the strength and durability required for quarry, mining, military, railway, airport ground support and other heavyweight vehicle applications. 30 Tonne Twin Ram Pit Jack Fully adjustable frame 400mm lifting stroke Full lateral ram movement for precise adjustment...

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Pit Jack Accessories All our twin ram pit jacks come with as standard - 2x 125mm Extensions, 2x Vee Head Adapters, 2x Dish Head Pansies Standard Accessories Autolift offer a range of accessories for your pit jack to aid lifting different vehicles safely and more efficiently.

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Spreader Beams A Pit Jack Diff Beam Adapter (AL366) allows use of both rams to lift maximum loads at one point. Safe working load 20 Tonnes. 13 TONNE TELESCOPIC SPREADER BEAM (AL585-TR) Spreader Beams are designed to accommodate vehicles with independent front suspensions and also enables you to reach jacking points beyond the width of your pit. Having a 13 Tonne Spreader Beam (Fixed or Telescopic) is a legal requirement for VOSA ATF / MOT dedicated test lanes. Pit must be a minimum of 780mm wide for rams to be able to spread far enough apart to fit the 13T Telescopic Spreader Beam on. Lifting...

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This is an alternative to the Telescopic Spreader beam. Pit must be a minimum of 800mm wide for rams to be able to spread far enough apart to fit the 13T Fixed Spreader Beam on. Lifting points range from 660mm to 1270mm. This spreader beam is intended for cars and light commercial vehicles with axle loads up to 2.8T. Pit must be a minimum of 800mm wide for rams to be able to spread far enough apart to fit the Spreader Beam on. Lifting points range from 870mm to 1620mm.

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