IPA introduces Alpha Mutt trailer tester
IPA has introduced the #5700 Alpha Mutt trailer tester system. According to the company, the Alpha Mutt removes the burden of paperwork and data entry, provides automatic and guided inspections with detailed reports, and includes the option to instantly link all trailer inspections fleet wide for inspection-failure-cause analytics.
OTC introduces Wireless Battery, Starter/Charger System Tester
OTC Tools has introduced the 3914 wireless Battery and Starter/Charger System Tester, which the company says will enable technicians to test battery systems faster and receive a full health report. Compatible with diagnostic software Bravo 2.10, the new tester creates battery, starting and charging system health reports to help diagnose vehicle issues. The results are
Rotary introduces line of heavy-duty tire changers
Rotary has introduced a new line of heavy-duty tire changers, which the company says are designed to help technicians quickly change tires on virtually any vehicle—including trucks, buses and agricultural equipment—in the shop or on the road. Did you know that we have fresh truck stories and equipment insight served up on our website every
Hunter Engineering releases WinAlign HD Quick Check Spec
Hunter has released Quick Check Spec for WinAlign HD. According to the company, Quick Check Spec allows heavy-duty truck service providers to quickly diagnose alignment condition and present readings for all angles that cause premature tire wear in three minutes, by eliminating the need to find the axle tag before performing a WinAlign HD Quick
Bosch highlights ESI[truck] scan tool
Bosch highlights ESI[truck], a scan tool covering all major heavy-duty truck, medium-duty truck, engine, transmission, and brake system combinations with diagnostics and embedded repair information. HD Diagnostics coverage includes Freightliner, International, Kenworth, Mack, Volvo, Peterbilt, Sterling, Western Star, MD Trucks, Sprinter Van, Isuzu, GM and Ford. Engine coverage includes Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel-MBE, Deutz, MTU,
Line-X launches fleet upfitting solution
Line-X, makers of protective coatings and spray-on bed-liners, has launched a new service offering complete light- and medium-duty work truck upfitting. According to Line-X, the service will feature a quick turnaround, discounts of up to 15% and centralized control over jobs being completed at multiple shops in North America. “The largest companies in the upfitting
Hunter upgrades chassis configuration for tire changers
Hunter has released heavier and more rigid versions of its conventional table-top tire changers. The new tire changers are available in TCX50H, TCX51H and TCX53H (above) configurations featuring a wide chassis. The TCX50H, TCX51H and TCX53H also include a 220V dedicated motor, 50% more torque and two-speed (7 and 17 RPM), 25% heavier mass and 10% less
Hunter releases Quick Check Flightboard for shop waiting rooms
Hunter announced the release of the Quick Check Flightboard, an automated display that showcases inspection findings in real time in the service drive or customer waiting room. Results are presented to customers to streamline the service process and inform vehicle owners of necessary vehicle service including alignment and tire tread depth information. Flightboard is available for
Jasper introduces floating work station
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has introduced a floating work station, used in shops for transport diesel engines from one assembly station to another. The station utilizes compressed air to move a hydraulic lift table, and a diesel engine, from station to station in final assembly. These work stations float atop the concrete floor, much like
Mahle Service Solutions partners with Gray Manufacturing for line of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Mahle Service Solutions has partnered with Gray Manufacturing to offer ShopPro, a full line of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for the commercial vehicle market. The ShopPro product line includes 12 product categories: air lifts, axle jacks, component lifts, engine stands, fluid handling, forklift jacks, service jacks, shop cranes, shop presses, support stands, vehicle lifts and
National Fleet Products introduces WM System Loading Ramps
National Fleet Products has introduced WM System Loading Ramps, an alternative to hydraulic liftgates suitable for applications including vans, box trucks, Class 8 trailers and service and delivery vehicles of all types, the company stated. The ramps are engineered to vertically stow inside rear- and side-access doors and take up approximately 8.5 in. of depth
Rotary Lift introduces remote-controlled mobile column lift
Rotary Lift introduces the Mach 14 Flex powered by RedFire, a wireless, remote-controlled mobile column lift with a rated lifting capacity of 14,000 lbs. The MCHF14 Flex is available in configurations of two, four, six or eight columns, providing a lifting capacity of 28,000 lbs. per axle and up to 112,000 lbs. total. It can
