Century launches four-post hoists

THE EXPERTISE GAINED IN THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS’ OWN BRAND TWO-POST HOISTS HAS BEEN APPLIED TO ITS NEW RANGE OF FOUR-POST HOISTS

Century Distributors offer a full range of premium Heshbon hoists to the New Zealand market and supplemented that by developing its own range of two-post hoists, providing a reliable and fully supported option at a lower price point.

Having proven the design and technology in service, Century has gone on to develop two new four-post hoists to provide a matching option in that market segment.

Century Distributors’ Todd Jenkins says the first three of Century’s new range of four-post hoists have recently been installed.

“Over half the container load was sold before it arrived in the country and three hoists left the warehouse the next day for delivery,” says Todd.

He says the new models have been a long time in the making, but it was important to get the design and specification right.

“I wanted to make sure every detail was covered as it’s the little things that make a big difference. There has been a gap in the market for a quality four-post lift with the features and reliability of the top models at a competitive price point, but which don’t come with the problems that cheaper options tend to have.”

Having had a successful relationship with the same factory that had been manufacturing its Century two-post hoists for over 16 years gave Century the opportunity to specify exactly what it wanted. “The owner of the factory has become a good friend over the years, even stopping by New Zealand for the weekend a few weeks ago to catch up. How many suppliers can say that?”

Todd says parts are common across the range, so spares are off the shelf, streamlining support. They were also designed to use as many components as possible from other brands the company supports, which makes use of their existing knowledge base and also helps keep things simple.

The CEN-4PK-4000 entry model is a flat platform, 4000kg lift that shares important features with the flagship models.

“Our four-post models will always have electric locks, which are a lot more reliable and user friendly than relying on air pressure and seals for a main component.”

The cable pulleys and pins are all greaseable, meaning they can be easily lubricated when servicing to last much longer. The powerpack is mounted up high and out of the way for clear space around the hoist. This model has air operated jacking beams, but the hoses are pre-run through cable protections within the hoist platforms. A regulator on the control post means there’s no need to have air lines running across or under the hoist. The larger CEN-4PKS-5000 comes as a 5000kg flat platform lift or as a wheel alignment version. It adds 1000kg lift capacity as well as electrohydraulic jacking beams that run off the pump unit, which means there is no need to run an air supply to the hoist at all. The jacks can be controlled from the remote that runs the length of the hoist on a suspended cable.

Todd says charcoal is the standard colour, but other colours are available on pre-order. For more information visit centurydistributors.co.nz.