Inca’s Recommended Preventative Maintenance Program
To help customers maximise equipment reliability and minimise unplanned downtime, Inca recommends a preventative maintenance inspection every 90 days for mobile column lifts operating in typical heavy vehicle workshop environments.
Our preventative maintenance program is designed to identify wear early, maintain safe operation, and keep your workshop running efficiently.
A typical annual servicing cycle includes:
Service 1 – Minor Inspection
The first scheduled service focuses on overall condition, operational performance, and inspection of key safety systems.
Service 2 – Major Inspection & Service
A more comprehensive inspection covering major components, wear items, hydraulic and electrical systems, safety devices, and calibration where required.
Service 3 – Minor Inspection
Routine preventative servicing to monitor equipment condition, identify developing wear, and verify continued safe operation.
Service 4 – Major Inspection & Service
A comprehensive inspection designed to verify the long-term condition, performance, and safety of the mobile column lift system while supporting your workshop’s maintenance records.
Following every service visit, inspection and maintenance records are stored in both digital and paper formats through Inca’s job management system, helping workshops maintain organised maintenance documentation and service history.
A structured servicing program not only helps extend equipment life but also gives workshop managers greater confidence that their lifting equipment is being maintained consistently and professionally.
Supporting Workshop Compliance
Managing maintenance schedules, service records, and operator training can become challenging, especially in busy workshops with multiple vehicle hoists.
To help reduce administrative burden and keep servicing on track, Inca offers fixed-price preventative maintenance agreements tailored to your workshop’s operational needs.
Our servicing programs help customers:
- Schedule preventative maintenance at appropriate intervals
- Maintain organised service and inspection records
- Support safe operation in line with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
- Maximise equipment reliability and performance
- Reduce the likelihood of unexpected downtime
During scheduled service visits, our technicians can also provide:
- Operator refresher training
- Training for new staff
- Safety guidance
- Technical and operational support
Whether delivered on-site or remotely, our goal is to help your team operate lifting equipment safely and confidently throughout its service life.
Protect Your Workshop Investment with Inca
Mobile column lifts are one of the most important assets and long-term investments within any heavy vehicle workshop. With regular servicing, operator training, and a structured preventative maintenance program, you can help extend the life of your equipment, reduce unexpected repair costs, and keep your workshop operating safely and efficiently.
At Inca, we are committed to supporting Australian workshops long after installation. We provide the servicing, technical expertise, and ongoing support needed to keep your lifting equipment performing at its best.
Looking to protect your investment? Contact our team to discuss a preventative maintenance program tailored to your workshop.
In a busy heavy vehicle workshop, every hour of downtime costs time, money, and productivity. When a mobile column lift is out of service, repairs are delayed, workshop schedules are disrupted, and operating costs can quickly increase.
That’s why preventative maintenance is about much more than servicing equipment. It’s about protecting your staff, supporting safe workshop operations, and helping avoid costly interruptions before they occur.
At Inca, we help Australian workshops maximise the performance of their mobile column lifts by aligning compliance with AS/NZS 2550.9:2024 – Cranes – Safe Use – Vehicle Hoists, manufacturer recommendations, and broader workplace health and safety (WHS) obligations.
Why Preventative Maintenance Matters
It’s easy to postpone servicing when equipment appears to be operating normally. However, wear rarely announces itself before a failure. A preventative maintenance program helps identify potential issues before they interrupt workshop operations.
For workshop owners and fleet maintenance facilities, this can help:
- Reduce unexpected equipment breakdowns
- Minimise disruption to scheduled jobs
- Extend the service life of lifting equipment
- Reduce emergency repair costs
- Improve technician safety
- Maintain reliable workshop productivity
- Support ongoing compliance with workplace procedures and applicable Australian Standards
A proactive maintenance program doesn’t just keep your mobile column lifts performing at their best—it helps keep your workshop running efficiently and your technicians working safely.
Setting Your Workshop Up for Success
Effective preventative maintenance starts long before the first vehicle is lifted. Proper commissioning, operator training, and daily inspections all play an important role in keeping your mobile column lifts operating safely and reliably.
When you purchase a mobile column lift from Inca Workshop Equipment and Hoists, our team will commission the system and provide comprehensive operator training to help your workshop get up and running with confidence. Training can be delivered on-site or remotely via video call, depending on your operational requirements.
Operator training covers:
- Correct setup of the mobile column lift system
- Safe operating procedures
- Daily pre-start inspections
- Dry and loaded lift demonstrations
- Emergency stop procedures
- Safe lifting techniques
- Complete operational safety walkthroughs
To support ongoing safe operation, every workshop also receives documentation including training records, pre-start inspection checklists, risk assessments, and safety induction cards.
Daily Mobile Column Lift Pre-Start Checklist
Daily pre-start inspections are one of the simplest ways to identify minor issues before they become costly repairs or safety risks. Before operating a mobile column lift, operators should complete routine checks in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and workplace procedures.
Typical pre-start checks include:
- Battery condition
- Communication between lift columns
- Structural components and welds
- Hydraulic hoses and signs of leaks
- Emergency stop functions
- General lift operation
Completing these checks each day helps improve equipment reliability, reduce unexpected downtime, and support a safer, more efficient workshop.
Australian Standards & Safe Use
In Australia, vehicle hoists should be inspected, maintained, and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, workplace procedures, and applicable Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 2550.9:2024 – Cranes – Safe Use – Vehicle Hoists.
Inspection and servicing requirements can vary depending on factors such as equipment usage, operating conditions, and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Maintaining accurate service records and following a structured maintenance program helps support safe operation throughout the life of the equipment.
Inca’s Recommended Preventative Maintenance Program
To help customers maximise equipment reliability and minimise unplanned downtime, Inca recommends a preventative maintenance inspection every 90 days for mobile column lifts operating in typical heavy vehicle workshop environments.
Our preventative maintenance program is designed to identify wear early, maintain safe operation, and keep your workshop running efficiently.
A typical annual servicing cycle includes:
Service 1 – Minor Inspection
The first scheduled service focuses on overall condition, operational performance, and inspection of key safety systems.
Service 2 – Major Inspection & Service
A more comprehensive inspection covering major components, wear items, hydraulic and electrical systems, safety devices, and calibration where required.
Service 3 – Minor Inspection
Routine preventative servicing to monitor equipment condition, identify developing wear, and verify continued safe operation.
Service 4 – Major Inspection & Service
A comprehensive inspection designed to verify the long-term condition, performance, and safety of the mobile column lift system while supporting your workshop’s maintenance records.
Following every service visit, inspection and maintenance records are stored in both digital and paper formats through Inca’s job management system, helping workshops maintain organised maintenance documentation and service history.
A structured servicing program not only helps extend equipment life but also gives workshop managers greater confidence that their lifting equipment is being maintained consistently and professionally.
Supporting Workshop Compliance
Managing maintenance schedules, service records, and operator training can become challenging, especially in busy workshops with multiple vehicle hoists.
To help reduce administrative burden and keep servicing on track, Inca offers fixed-price preventative maintenance agreements tailored to your workshop’s operational needs.
Our servicing programs help customers:
- Schedule preventative maintenance at appropriate intervals
- Maintain organised service and inspection records
- Support safe operation in line with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
- Maximise equipment reliability and performance
- Reduce the likelihood of unexpected downtime
During scheduled service visits, our technicians can also provide:
- Operator refresher training
- Training for new staff
- Safety guidance
- Technical and operational support
Whether delivered on-site or remotely, our goal is to help your team operate lifting equipment safely and confidently throughout its service life.
Protect Your Workshop Investment with Inca
Mobile column lifts are one of the most important assets and long-term investments within any heavy vehicle workshop. With regular servicing, operator training, and a structured preventative maintenance program, you can help extend the life of your equipment, reduce unexpected repair costs, and keep your workshop operating safely and efficiently.
At Inca, we are committed to supporting Australian workshops long after installation. We provide the servicing, technical expertise, and ongoing support needed to keep your lifting equipment performing at its best.
Looking to protect your investment? Contact our team to discuss a preventative maintenance program tailored to your workshop.