Lifts and scales are essential for heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and compliance. This FleetOwner product spotlight showcases features lifts and scales offering new and standard technologies designed to improve uptime, technician efficiency, and fleet management operations.
Air-Weigh
Air-Weigh’s new iWeigh platform offers accuracy and flexibility for onboard scale systems. Featuring Bluetooth and SAE J1939 connectivity, over-the-air updates, and compatibility across vehicles, iWeigh delivers consistently accurate weight data using its proprietary Smart Weight feature. The company said this ensures cleaner, more precise weight data to optimize fleet operations, safety, and compliance.
Designed for seamless integration with Android devices, Bluetooth display, the vehicle, or third-party telematics, iWeigh adapts to configurations for trucks, trailers, or tractor-trailer—air or mechanical suspensions. Whether you need a stand-alone trailer scale or an integrated solution for a large drop-and-hook fleet, iWeigh eliminates the need for multiple scale systems. Backed by a three-year warranty and made in the U.S., it can be added to one vehicle now and expanded effortlessly as your fleet evolves.
Ari-Hetra
Ari-Hetra’s WS-24-LPJ Kangaroo Jack can be used for a range of applications, from forklifts to construction vehicles. The hydraulic jack features an adjustable lifting bracket and compact design for easy movement and storage, as well as a lifting capacity of 12,000 lb. at the lift bracket and 22,000 lb. on top of the piston. The jack measures 14 in. in length by 10 in. in width by 24 in. in height and has a minimum height of 1 in.
BendPak
The new BendPak 20AP heavy-duty two-post lift can handle Class 1 through 5 vehicles weighing up to 20,000 lb. Telescoping swing arms provide greater extension and retraction and can be configured for symmetric or asymmetric lifting to accommodate various chassis. The patent-pending Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System keeps the arms in place under the vehicle and can withstand 2,000 lb. of side force. A multi-face column design better withstands twisting and biaxial loading forces for increased stability throughout the service process. The lift offers working space thanks to a 90.25-in. maximum lifting height and 76.5-in. under-vehicle clearance. Precision controls allow operators to manage descent speed to ease aligning components or gently set the vehicle onto high-reach jack stands. ALI Certified to meet safety and performance standards.
CAT Scale
CAT Scale offers fleets a guaranteed accurate weight of their vehicles, and its Weigh My Truck app can share those details with added fleet benefits. Fleets can create profiles that allow them to add a custom field prompt to the ticket for load identification, send PDF scale tickets from drivers in real-time, an option for daily downloads of all fleet weighing activity, and more. CAT said fleet managers can oversee driver accounts with ease and eliminate the need for driver reimbursement by creating a Weigh My Truck Fleet Profile.
Challenger Lifts
Challenger Lifts’ HD mobile column lifts enable users to raise any rubber-tired vehicle within its rated capacity (up to 152,000 lb.) without pits, cables, or compressed air. According to the company, adjustable forks accommodate various vehicle types, and the under-clearance makes it easier for technicians. Each column operates independently, with the ability to connect eight units, providing a versatile lifting solution. The 24V rechargeable battery system ensures wire-free operation for enhanced mobility and ease of use. There is no cost for freight or product training. Each column has a built-in height and weight gauge, along with communication and battery diagnostic screens. There is an extensive range of accessories to lift specialty heavy-duty trucks, transit and municipality vehicles, forklifts, and more.
Cleral USA
Cleral offers weighing solutions for any tractor/trailer application with or without lift axles. The company says its Reflex-Pro suits all air-ride semi-trailers with lift axle(s). The Reflex-Pro is a 3-in-1 standalone trailer system that lifts axles, deploys the lift axle when a preset weight is reached on the primary axle group, lifts the axle when the trailer is empty, keeps the axle up during reverse/forward maneuvering, locks the self-steer lift axle at 35 mph, and manages one or two lift axles independently. In addition, it activates a backup light or alarm when reversing, lifts the axle with a hazard signal, displays the weight of both axle groups, and records trailer mileage.
Gray Manufacturing
Gray Manufacturing wireless mobile column lifts, Nos. WPLS-135, WPLS-185, and WPLS-185W, feature a communication system and touchscreen graphic control system. Capable of lifting various vehicles, these lifts have no external wires or cords and, when used at a full operating height, can provide a 69-in. clearance. Model No. WPLS-135 is a 13,500-lb. capacity, 24V mobile column that can be operated in sets of two, four, six, or eight, allowing users a capacity of 25,500 to 108,000 lb. Model No. WPLS-185 is an 18,500-lb. capacity, 24V unit that can be operated in sets for a capacity range of 37,000 to 148,000 lb. No. WPLS-185W shares those specs and includes a wide adjustable carriage for oversized tire engagement.
Hunter Engineering
Hunter’s heavy-duty four-post semi and truck lift features a 35,000-lb. lifting capacity and 300-in. alignment wheelbase capability. Galvanized runways offer the best corrosion protection for your investment, while the lift comes alignment-ready with turnplate pockets and slip plates for servicing standard vehicles. The company says its optional Powerslide and FIA turnplates and slip plates eliminate trips around the truck. The aligner can be connected to control all lock and unlock functions automatically. Additionally, optional 20,000-lb. jacks and LED AlignLights can be added to make service easier and safer.
Mohawk Lifts
With 25,000 lb. capacity, the Mohawk TR-25 Four-Post Lift solution for fleet maintenance and heavy-duty applications features high-strength leaf chains and diamond plate-covered runways, delivering what the company says is unmatched durability and stability for even the most demanding tasks. Designed and manufactured in the U.S., it offers full under-vehicle access without obstructions, making it compatible with a wide range of vehicles, from low-floor buses to heavy trucks.
The TR-25 includes advanced safety features like multi-position mechanical locks, hydraulic safety with tamper-proof velocity fuses, and a single-point air-operated release for controlled lowering. According to the company, unlike competitors, the TR-25 uses durable leaf chains instead of cables, heavy-duty I-beam runways for greater strength, and self-lubricating bearings that outperform bushings, reducing maintenance and increasing reliability. Optional accessories are available, such as rolling hydraulic jacks and shatter-proof LED lighting.
Stertil-Koni
Stertil-Koni says its new cab-off adapter for its mobile column lifts guarantees a smooth and secure cab elevation, allowing access to the engine and transmission for safe and efficient servicing. In addition to the adjustable width adapter that can reach difficult lift points, the company says the steel construction is sturdy, the lift is suitable for use with two mobile column lifts, and it supports two-door and four-door trucks.
