Select the Right Hoist
Before you buy
We are a manufacturer of professional and efficient hoists. We have created a summary of our hoists including information about hoist type, brand, capacity, features, and important measurements such as for arm or platform length, lifting height and minimum height.
View Hoist Summary – Hoist Selector Tool
Pre-Install Checklist
Before you buy a hoist, there are a few practical items that should be taken into consideration.
Molnar Services have developed a pre-install checklist to ensure that the customer’s hoist is going to fit and the job will run smoothly, well before purshasing your hoist there are 5 key factors that should be considered.
To read more about what to look for Pre-Installation. Download Molnar Hoists Pre Install Check List
A Molnar Hoists representative will be happy to consult with you throughout the planning process, to ensure you receive expert advice and support in choosing the product best for you.
For Specialised Solutions Contact Us
Choose Hoist by Work Type, Vehicle and Space
From there we can advise the hoist that is best suited for you. We have organised our range of products into 3 areas of application;
1. Vehicle Types
2. Work Types
3. Workshop Space
Vehicle Types
| Vehicle Types | Description | Ideal Hoists |
| Sports Cars* | Lighter vehicles with low ground clearance | CM360 Double Scissor Lift</td |
| Off-road 4WDs | Heavy, wide, tall vehicles with high ground clearance and potentially unbalanced loading | CM245-A Symmetrical 2 Post CM245-AS Asymmetrical 2 Post H4443 Rails Wheel Free 4t H4543 Rails Wheel Free 5t |
| Commercial | Heavier, wider, taller vehicles | SM450 Platform Lift |
| Trucks & Buses | The biggest and the heaviest | Mobile Columns |
Work Types
| Work Types | Description | Ideal Hoists |
| Bodywork, Paint & Panel | Clear access around the outside of the vehicle at good working height. | CM350-LS Mid-Rise Scissor Hoist</td |
| Air, Electrical & Pre-Delivery | Easy access to vehicle with doors open and good working height. | CM360 Double Scissor Lift</td |
| Wheel Alignment | Vehicle is lifted under the wheels on a flat stable platform incorporating turntables, slip plates and a wheels free lifting means. |
SM450 Platform Lift |
| Tyre & Wheel Service | Quickly lifts vehicle wheels free. | CM360 Double Scissor Hoist |
| Exhaust | Easy access under vehicle with vehicle supported under the wheels so it sits as it would on the road. |
SM450 Platform Lift |
| Engine & Drivetrain | Clear easy access under vehicle for support equipment | CM245-A Symmetrical 2 Post CM245-AS Asymmetrical 2 Post |
| Brakes & Suspension^ | Secure wheels free lifting with good access | CM245-A Symmetrical 2 Post CM245-AS Asymmetrical 2 Post |
| General Servicing^ | Good access to maintenance points on vehicle | CM245-A Symmetrical 2 Post CM245-AS Asymmetrical 2 Post |
| Wash Bay | Lifting the vehicle to allow for easy access cleaning under the vehicle. | SB45 WB-G 2 Post |
Workshop Space
| Vehicle Types | Description | Ideal Hoists |
| Low Ceiling* | Low clearance between floor and ceiling or overhead obstructions | CM245-A Symmetrical 2 Post CM245-AS Asymmetrical 2 Post |
| Restricted Space* | Smaller workshop bays or tight turning circles | CM360 Double Scissor Lift</td |
| Bitumen or Poor Concrete | Floor is of a very low strength, thickness or quality | Mobile Columns |
| 240 Volt Power | Only 240 volt power is available | CM245-A Symmetrical 2 Post CM245-AS Asymmetrical 2 Post SM450 Wheel Alignment 4 Post |
* Note: Scissor lift hoists can be installed in-ground to suit workshops with limited space, vehicles with low ground clearance, or workshops that are looking for full flat floor effect.
^ Note: With the addition of Jacking Beams or using the Rails Wheel Free system, 4 Post Hoists can be a very versatile solution for vehicle service and repair.
Get in Touch
We are here to answer any queries, project enquiries or quotation requests you may have – please fill out the contact form below, and we will be in touch within one working day.
get in touch
Contact Details
MOLNAR (STENHØJ Pty Ltd)
3 Graham Street
Export Park, SA 5950
Australia
Molnar by Nexion
We Are Everywhere
