Wrightbus has chosen Totalkare T8DC cable-free mobile column lifts for deployment at its NewPower facility in Bicester, where existing diesel buses are being repowered to battery-electric.
Six lift sets form part of Wrightbus’s strategic investment into NewPower. According to the garage equipment specialist, that is “testament to the robust performance of Totalkare’s solutions, tailored to meet the demanding requirements of heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and conversion.”
Also provided by Totalkare is a mobile brake tester. It is DVSA approved and capable of testing up to a 16,000kg axle load. The brake tester will be a flexible tool to help Wrightbus and NewPower to ensure on-road safety and enhance the longevity of vehicles passing through the facility.
Speaking about the purchase, Wrightbus Manufacturing Engineer Karsten Hall says: “We are delighted to integrate Totalkare’s T8DC cable-free mobile column lifts into our NewPower facility.
“These lifts are not only pivotal to the repowering process but also reflect the superior quality and reliability we have come to expect from Totalkare. As a returning customer, we value its exceptional equipment and unwavering service support.
“The T8DC lifts will play a crucial role in enabling our teams to efficiently convert buses to electric powertrains, thus accelerating our journey towards a greener future.”
Totalkare UK Sales Manager Jay Chauhan adds that the T8DC lifts “are designed for versatility and efficiency, providing unparalleled ease of use and safety. It is an honour to be part of Wrightbus’s bold initiative to decarbonise the transport sector, and we look forward to contributing to its continued success and sustainability efforts.”
The T8DC lifts bring seamless, wireless operation and easy movement around a workshop. Such efficiency qualities are essential for the recently-opened NewPower facility, where engineers will work simultaneously on multiple buses to meet the goal of converting up to 500 units annually.
