PRODUCT R&D larger vehicles and long wheelbase vans and is now available from stock. The customer can choose from numerous additional options, including the LED lighting kit or the 5.5 specific wheel fork supports for special and electric vehicles, which allow unrestricted access to the underside of the vehicle and thus facilitate the removal and installation of vehicle batteries. These supports are also ideal for municipal vehicles such as street sweepers, which often do not have mounting points for support arms. All models are available with variable installation width and are finished with your choice of powder coating or are supplied in standard RAL 7040 window grey on the columns and RAL 7016 anthracite grey on the support arms. The lifts boast the following features as part of standard delivery:
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Includes warped rotor or oval drum test Optional license plate recognition Static and dynamic Gross Vehicle Weight Front and rear brake force and park brake test Electric park brake or air park brake test 4WD mode – an original MAHA Patented feature • Bi-directional testing • Electronic, temperature-compensated strain gauge system for highly precise measurement results under all environmental conditions for repeatable and accurate readings. MAHA’s system doesn’t just provide a “Pass/ Fail” Brake test result. MAHA says users are also able to comprehensively diagnose faults with the Brake system without removing the wheels, providing maximum accuracy and allowing for faster throughput in the workshop.
MA Star Two-Post Lift MAHA has brought to Australia the German-made MA Star two-post lift, which has a 3500kg load capacity. It has a triple safety feature and a 20-year plus proven spindle-nut system with self-locking thread and comes with a five-year warranty. The MA Star two-post lift comes in several models: the MA Star 3.5A Asymmetrical and MA Star 3.5S Symmetrical and a now available 5500kg load capacity version. The MA Star 3.5A includes asymmetrical columns turned by 45 degrees for a generous door-opening angle, and asymmetrical support arms. The support arms have a 180-degree range. The optional MA Star 3.5S comes with symmetrical columns for a reduced overall width and symmetrical support arms. The MA Star 5.5 has been designed to accommodate
• Two asymmetrical columns with control panel at operating column • Four asymmetrical support arms • 80mm standard pick up pad height suitable for lowered vehicles (MA STAR 3.5 only). • 50mm and 100mm extensions that can be combined to achieve 150mm for large side steps • Adjustable Cable bridge for low ceiling installation MAHA lifts are manufactured in Bavaria in Germany and hold Factory approvals with the German OEMs. These approvals are only obtained by adhering to strict lift requirements across the entire range, says MAHA. The features of the MA Star 3.5A and MA Star 3.5S are further highlighted in a YouTube video, which can be found on the MAHA Australia and New Zealand YouTube Channel. For more information, please contact the team at MAHA Australia on 1800 006 242 or visit www.maha.com.au
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine Publisher, Cameron McLachlan, takes a look at the products driving the automotive aftermarket. cameron@aaaa.com.au Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine August 2022
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