Engineering and Public Works 2025 Annual Report

EQUIPMENT

MOBILE COLUMN LIFTS The City purchased a set of six mobile column lifts for the mechanic shop, each one rated to individually lift 18,500 pounds. These lifts offer many benefits:

1. Complete Mobility ■ Each lift column is on wheels, allowing you to move them anywhere in the workshop. ■ No fixed installation required, so you can reconfigure your workspace any time. 2. Versatility for Different Vehicles ■ Adjustable lifting forks allow use with a wide range of wheel sizes. ■ Each lift column can hold 18,500 lbs. x six lifts = 111,000 lbs. ■ You can operate 4, or 6, columns together, enabling lifts of anything from light trucks to trailer or specialty vehicles. 3. Space-Saving ■ When not in use, mobile columns can be rolled aside to free floor space—ideal for workshops with limited room. 4. Enhanced Safety ■ Modern systems offer automatic synchronization of all columns, ensuring the vehicle stays level. ■ Many include redundant safety locks and overload protection.

5. Increased Productivity ■ Quick setup and fast lifting speeds reduce downtime. ■ Technicians have full access to wheels, brakes, underbody components, and chassis. 6. Cost Efficiency ■ No expensive building modifications or permanent installation. ■ One system can serve multiple work bays.

The department's column lifts are able to collectively lift up an entire fire engine.

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