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Four PCL-18B Mobile Column Lifts, 72,000 lbs. of Shop Muscle
The BendPak PCL-18B-4 Mobile Column Lift Set gives commercial shops a full four-column lifting system for heavy-duty trucks, buses, and fleet vehicles up to 72,000 lbs. With an 18,000-lb. individual column capacity, this set is a serious alternative to fixed heavy-duty lifts when your service operation needs more flexibility across the shop floor.
A four-column set is the workhorse starting point for mobile column lifting. It gives technicians the ability to raise many heavy-duty commercial vehicles while keeping the bay more adaptable than a permanently installed lift. For shops that need more capacity later, the system can be expanded with additional PCL-18B columns.
A Full Mobile Column Lift Setup for Heavy-Duty Service
The PCL-18B-4 is designed for facilities that need dependable heavy-vehicle lifting without dedicating one bay to a fixed lift structure. When the job is done, the columns can be moved and stowed, helping shops reclaim floor space and adjust their workflow around changing vehicle schedules.
For full wheel service, the set can be paired with a compatible PCL-18B cross beam to support frame-engaging work. That gives shops another path for tire removal, brake work, and wheel-end service on large vehicles when the application calls for it.
Synchronized Controls Without Cable Chaos
For a standard four-column set, just three 30-foot cables are used, leaving the front or back of the lift clear of cable obstructions. Controls can be programmed and managed from any column, while smart electronics, self-diagnostics, self-calibration, and sealed linear potentiometers help maintain accurate synchronization.
The system supports SINGLE, PAIR, or TEAM operation, allowing trained operators to manage column movement with the level of control the job requires. Programmable height limits and two-speed lowering give shops more control over lift height and descent speed in real service environments.
Built for Long Service Life and Safer Heavy Lifting
The PCL-18B-4 combines an enclosed electric-hydraulic power system, 24-volt safety circuitry, multi-fuse protected electronics, and standard off-the-shelf PLC components that help reduce service complexity compared with proprietary control systems. It is built for simple operation, long service life, and minimum maintenance.
Each column includes warning lights, audible alarms, emergency shut-off switches, independent automatic safety locks, and inverted hydraulic cylinders with integrated safety valves. Heavy-duty steel carriage rollers, extended forks, wheel-fork locking pins, forklift pockets, and durable powder coat construction help the system stand up to daily commercial shop use.
72,000-lb. Four-Column Setup
A complete four-column PCL-18B set supports heavy-duty commercial vehicles up to 72,000 lbs. for serious fleet service.
Mobile Bay Flexibility
Raise large vehicles when needed, then move the columns out of the way when the lift bay needs to change roles.
Clearer Four-Column Layout
A standard four-column setup uses just three 30-foot cables, helping keep one end of the lift clear of cable obstructions.
Control from Any Column
Technicians can program and operate the lift from any column, with smart synchronization supporting level lifting.
Heavy-Vehicle Wheel Forks
Extended forks and multi-width locking wheel forks help accommodate wide tires and deep wheel configurations.
Built-In Safety Locks
Multiple automatic independent safety locks, warning alerts, and emergency shut-off switches support safer work under load.
Recommended Add-ons
Features
- 18,000-lb. individual column capacity
- Meets or exceeds ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011 standards
- 208-240V, 3-phase main power system
- Optional voltages available upon request
- SINGLE, PAIR, or TEAM operation
- Controls can be programmed and operated from any column
- 24-volt safety circuitry
- PLC and main components use standard off-the-shelf brands
- Smart electronics with self-diagnostics and self-calibration
- Sealed and enclosed linear potentiometers for synchronized lifting
- Programmable variable height limit settings
- Two-speed lowering with turtle and rabbit speed settings
- Warning light and audible alarm on each column
- Emergency shut-off switch on each column
- Multiple automatic independent safety locks spaced every four inches
Specifications
| Lifting Capacity | 18000 lb |
| System Lifting Capacity | 72000 lb |
| Max Lifting Height | 71.5 in |
| Lifting Time | 85 seconds |
| Height | 101 in |
| Width | 45 in |
| Depth | 48.75 in |
| Chassis Length | 32.25 in |
| Lifting Fork Width | 9.5 - 35 in |
| Lifting Fork Length | 11.5 in |
| Voltage | 208-230V / 60 Hz / 3-Phase |
| Shipping Dimensions | 54 x 48 x 107 in |
| Shipping Weight | 1496 lb |
| Shipping Method | Flatbed |
| Offload Requirement | Forklift |
Manuals & Downloads
- BendPak PCL 18B 4 Mobile Column Lift System Set of 4 Sales Sheet
- BendPak PCL 18B Portable Column Lifts Installation Operation Manual
- BendPak Limited Warranty All Products