Buying heavy-duty lifting equipment shouldn’t feel like a gamble. If you’ve wrestled with corded systems, slow rise times, or sketchy locks, you know the pain—lost hours, safety worries, and bottlenecked bays. The iDEAL MSC-18K-X-236 solves those headaches with true mobile column lifts that set up fast, sync automatically, and lock mechanically every time. With 18,000 lb per column (36,000 lb for this two-column set), ALI certification, and an onboard 24 VDC power system, it’s built to keep trucks, vans, and equipment moving through your shop. You’ll see the difference in uptime, safety, and throughput on day one.
Mobility is the win here. Each column transports pallet-jack style on poly casters, so you can reposition for wheelbase changes or storage in minutes—no floor anchors, no re-wiring, no drama. A master control lets you run a single column, an axle pair, or both columns together for smooth, level lifts. The PLC with optical encoders continually keeps heights matched, pausing momentarily to maintain level as you rise. Add the new LED work light and LCD readout, and you’ve got a clean, well-lit working area with live height and battery status at a glance.
Safety is baked in, not bolted on. Independent mechanical locks engage automatically in “PARK,” so the load sits on steel, not hydraulics, during work. Emergency stops live on each column, and the system’s diagnostics call out faults right on the screen. Adjustable forks cover a broad wheel-diameter range, while the U-shape retractable cable layout streamlines entry/exit. If you’re searching for column lifts that balance power, portability, and real-world usability, the MSC-18K-X-236 is the dependable, ALI-certified answer.
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