Performance
Over Hype
If you’re independent, you demand quality and value. With our range of well-designed products, you can lift, repair and lower vehicles without issue.
You:
The reason we’re in business
From the very beginning, there’s only been one thing driving us at Forward Lift. That’s you – the customer.
For almost 60 years we’ve been laser-focused on exceeding your expectations for QUALITY, RELIABILITY, VALUE, DELIVERY, INNOVATION AND SERVICE. Since we began manufacturing products in 1968, the transformation of raw steel into precision operating equipment has required the best in engineering design, attention to quality control and superior manufacturing processes.
Forward has evolved from the early days as a “private-label” manufacturer to one of the most respected lift brands in today’s industry.
Now, Forward Lift is a leading manufacturer of vehicle lifting equipment that’s uniquely designed for a wide range of customers. We provide safe and reliable lift systems for independent repair shops, car dealerships, heavy-duty truck facilities, body shops, and home enthusiasts. If you have a vehicle lifting need, there’s a good chance Forward Lift has you covered.
Independent repair shops
Car dealership
Heavy-duty truck facilities
Body shops
Home enthusiasts
2-Post lifts to meet
your every need
When you’re looking for quality and reliability coupled with value, look no further
than the brand preferred by independent shops across the country.
> PL35
Capacity 3500 kg
Main features
> DUAL HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS WITH WIRE CABLE EQUALIZATION
Dual hydraulic cylinders are the driving force behind lift performance and ensure strong, smooth operation. Coupled with overhead wire cable equalization, it allows the lift to operate safely for improved technician piece-of-mind.
> SINGLE POINT OPERATION
Proven single point operation. Push button raising via control box, with manual lowering valve & safety lock release for lowering. Simple, effective and ensures the technician is always in control from one vantage point.
> DUAL SAFETY LOCK MECHANISMS
Mounted to the rear of each column, the lift is equipped with dual safety lock mechanisms. The locking pawls automatically engage the lock ladder of the carriage as the lift is raised. Both locks are disengaged for lowering via the single lock release handle on the control column.
> STRONG SINGLE-PIECE SYMMETRIC COLUMNS
The equipment, tooling and production processes ensure reduced integrity impacts on the material used in the lifts, this increases lift longevity. Single piece columns also allow for improved assembly and installation times.
> PL40
Capacity 4000 kg
> PL45
Capacity 4500 kg
Main features
> SINGLE POINT OPERATION
Proven single point operation. Push button raising via control box, with manual lowering valve & safety lock release for lowering. Simple, effective and ensures the technician is always in control from one vantage point.
> ARM SAFETY LOCKING
With automatic engagement and automatic release when the arm reaches the floor.
> TWO PISTONS FOR INTENSIVE USE
Designed to minimise down-time, by requiring little maintenance.
> MECHANICAL SAFETY LATCH
With automatic engagement ensuring maximum safety when lift is in standing position.
> PL55
Capacity 5500 kg
> PL65
Capacity 6500 kg
Main features
762 mm minimum arm reach creates the needed clearance to swing arms between tyres of shorter wheelbase vehicles.
> 3-STAGE FRONT AND REAR ARMS
- Heavy-duty gusseting.
- Extend and retract from 1550 to 762 mm.
- 140 mm minimum adapter height from floor.
> SPRING OPERATED ARM RESTRAINTS
- Keeps lift arms performing at their peak performance.
- Arm restraints disengage at floor level.
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Performance
over hype
Vehicle Service Group, LLC, 2700 Lanier Dr, Madison, IN 47250