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McGill's Bus Service Invests in Stertil-Koni Mobile Column Lifts
02/10/25 | 2025
McGill’s Bus Service Limited, the UK’s largest independent bus and coach operator, has expanded its workshop capabilities with the addition of Stertil-Koni’s wireless mobile column lifts.
The order includes two sets of four ST1075FWA wireless mobile columns. Each column has a lifting capacity of 7.5 tonnes, for a combined lifting capacity of 30 tonnes per set, providing the strength to safely handle McGill’s fleet of buses and coaches.
To complement the lifts, McGill’s also ordered tall axle stands. These can be used either alongside the mobile columns for extra support or on their own for wheel-free maintenance.
One of the key advantages for the operator is the mobility of the equipment. Unlike fixed lifting systems, the columns can be positioned wherever they are needed and quickly stored away to free up space. This flexibility means the workshop layout can change as the workload demands, helping the engineering team to reduce downtime and keep vehicles on the road.
The wireless design further enhances productivity and safety. With no cables to connect, setup is fast, the risk of trip hazards is removed, and technicians can focus on maintenance rather than equipment configuration. Stertil-Koni’s ebright Smart Control System adds to this ease of use, with its full-colour touchscreen allowing the columns to be operated individually, in pairs, or in complete sets from any column.
Stertil-Koni’s mobile lifts also operate using an advanced wireless mesh network. This provides seamless and robust connectivity between columns, even in busy workshop environments, ensuring consistently reliable communication - a key advantage over other wireless systems.
Power is provided by long-life deep cycle batteries, which typically last a full week between charges. Energy is only consumed while lifting, making the system both efficient and reliable.
By choosing Stertil-Koni’s mobile column bus lifts, McGill’s Bus Service has equipped its workshop with a safer, more adaptable, and more efficient lifting solution - keeping Scotland’s largest independent bus fleet on the road.
Contact Stertil-Koni on 01604 662049, or email lifts@stertil.co.uk.
