Sykes-Pickavant Launches Pneumatic Wheel Lifter

Sykes-Pickavant has announced its new Pneumatic Wheel Lifter, which the company says helps to comply with regulations regarding the working environment and safety in the workplace. It is – says Sykes-Pickavant – particularly useful for larger SUV, 4WD and Van wheels and tyre.

Features include the ability to lift wheels in less than ten seconds with its all in one continuous movement, stopping precisely at the desired position, the wheels rest on rollers making it easy to turn the wheel until the correct position is found and it has an additional compressed air outlet to connect an air wrench with free access to wheel nuts.

In addition to the lifter, the company has announced a wheel trolley, specifically for mounting and dismounting large wheels on SUVs, 4WDs, vans and trucks. It has rotating rollers make it easy to turn the wheel until the correct position is found, with the rollers able to be fitted in 3 positions for different wheel sizes.

Wheel Lifter Specifications:
• Suitable for Wheel / Tyre overall diameters from
13” – 24” (325 – 600m )
• Lifting capacity up to 65 kg
• Max. lifting height 1000 mm
• Compressed air capacity 85 – 140psi
• Width : 700 mm – Height : 1880 mm

Wheel Trolley Specifications:
• Roller positions:
• Outer – 620mm / Middle – 450mm / Inner 290mm
• Lifting height: approx.100 mm
• Max.weight of wheel: 150 kg
• Min. diameter of wheel: Ø600 mm
• Max. diameter of wheel: Ø1100 mm