Zacklift

Defining the heavy-duty detachable industry since 1981, Zacklift International has been at the fore front of envisioning and manufacturing heavy duty under lifts that have paved the way and defined today’s Heavy HDU industry. As the world leader in heavy duty detachable towing, Zacklift International and their American made, patented products are used by customers, state, and local governments, as well as military divisions around the world. In 1979, Ed Zackovich, Zacklift founder, began thinking and developing the under lift. Back then, the traditional way to tow cars was to use a rubber sling and chain.

This became a problem when car manufacturers began focusing on reducing cost and weight to improve fuel economy and overall safety. The aerodynamic features, plastic bumpers, and front wheel drive quickly made the traditional sling a difficult and destructive method of towing. Mr. Zackovich, who worked in the towing industry, saw this problem, and began his brainstorming and started jotting things down on paper. While still running his International Harvester dealership, Mr. Zackovich hired three men to take his idea to the next level. The small team prototyped and tested multiple concepts over a two-year period and eventually developed the first Zacklift under lifts. In 1982, the Z5000 Under lift was developed and sold, establishing Zacklift as the first U.S. retrofit wheel/frame

lift. Zacklift continued to develop new heavy duty detachable lifts by increasing lift and reach capacities and patenting the unique products along the way. Fast forward to 2018, the founding family was ready to retire and Zacklift International was acquired by the Freeborn family. Matthew Freeborn has over 35 years of manufacturing experience and calls himself a welder by trade and an engineer by education. The Freeborn family has been successfully involved with ownership of a manufacturing business since 1996. Mr. Freeborn and the Zacklift team are excited to preserve the Zacklift legacy by continuing to design and develop, high quality, durable towing equipment.

IN THE PRESENT LOOKING FORWARD

The long established Zacklift Fifth wheeler models are known around the globe as the go to workhorse that the heavy-duty towing industry demands, as well as, adding the unique versatility of being fully detachable. The Zacklift Fifth wheeler models are known for their simplicity in engineering and bullet proof design, and with 3 model configurations to choose from, each offering a broad range of reach length, towing, and lifting capabilities, Zacklift has a unit that will help you get the job done. The Zacklift FIFTHWHEELER can transform any truck or tractor into a money-making or money-saving heavy duty transporter. Each unit comes loaded with all the basic tools to do the job. A wide range of optional accessories are also available that will make life on the job as easy and enjoyable as possible. The FIFTHWHEELER is available in 3 different models, the Z252, Z353, and Z453. The entry level Z252 model is designed for “light” heavy duty towing jobs and can move small to mid-size motorhomes, box trucks, package delivery vehicles, and semi tractors. The Z353 is designed for “general” heavy duty towing, and is perfect for moving motorhomes, buses, and heavy trucks. The Z453 is designed for “super” heavy duty towing and is at its best when needing to move large motorhomes, public buses, cement trucks, or garbage trucks. All Zacklift units incorporate a unique formed channelin-channel under lift boom design that outperforms the competition and responds better when towing on rough roads or when supporting loads that bounce while in tow. The FIFTHWHEELER detachable units, are capable of transporting everything a heavy-duty tow truck can, but at a fraction of the cost, which makes the Zacklift Fifth wheeler detachable units a favorite among the budget conscience consumer that is looking to get more for their money or those looking to utilize their own truck.

FAST FORWARD TO THE FUTURE

In addition to the Zacklift line of FIFTHWHEELER models, Zacklift recently launched a new product focusing specifically on fleet management called the EZTOW. The EZTOW is a totally self-contained, money-saving solution that’s primary focus is emergency fleet recovery or basic low cost towing solution. The EZTOW features include a self-contained 12V Bucher Hydraulic Pump system that stays ready to go to work with the optional onboard Solar Battery Tender trickle charge system. A wireless LED lightbar keeps job visibility in mind while the optional wireless remote is a practical and useful upgrade. The optional 8K or 10K Warn Winch adds another dimension to many recovery situations and a pintle / ball hitch is also available for normal towing, when needed. All these features, sit nicely waiting to work for you and save money on an included EZLOAD stand, meaning this unit can be loaded and unloaded without a forklift “NO FORKLIFT REQUIRED”. Over the past 2 years Zacklift has returned to its

innovative roots by developing new products focused on offering the customer more options and saving them money. Zacklift has several other innovative products in the pipeline, with our next big product announcement coming later this year. Zacklift International, “The World Leader in Heavy Duty Detachable Towing”. For more info give us a call, message us or go to Zacklift.com.