School Bus Fleet, March 2017

5 New School Bus Shop Tools 38 SCHOOL BUS FLEET MARCH 2017 WWW SCHOOLBUSFLEET COM An app that helps track maintenance and fuel a remote controlled mobile column lift and a portable LED work light are among the latest offerings that can assist in school bus maintenance App Created to Make Managing Fleet Records Easier AUTOsist provides a simple and affordable solution to track maintenance fuel and other important fleet records The system is cloud based so technicians can access records anytime and across multiple devices which can make it easy and convenient to stay organized even when on the go AUTOsist can be used with any type of fleet to increase efficiency and reduce downtime and costs It is currently available as an iOS or Android app and a desktop web portal and it can sync to all devices AUTOsist www autosist com Mobile Column Lift Can Be Powered by Remote Control Rotary Lifts new Mach Flex MCH19 FLEX powered by RedFire helps technicians lift more than 150000 pounds with a patent pending remote control according to the supplier Using the remote control lets the technician move the vehicle around while operating the lift from anywhere in the bay for maximum visibility and flexibility With Mach Flexs industrial grade remote control a single technician can operate the lift while walking around the vehicle and the bay keeping an eye out for any obstructions or other issues according to Rotary Lift The remote control guides the technician through the setup process step by step eliminating the need to stay at each column to sync it before moving to the next one The MCH19 FLEX also offers a new higher lifting capacity of 18800 pounds per column enabling a set of eight columns to pick up vehicles weighing up to 150400 pounds Also Mach Flex features Rotary Lifts patent pending LockLight technology LockLight shows whether the lift is resting on its mechanical load holding locks according to the supplier Rotary Lift www rotarylift com LIFTS MCHFLEX Worksite Light Designed to Burn Brighter More Efficiently The new WORX 20V Lithium ion Worksite Light is a portable LED work light that generates 1500 lumens which is the equivalent of a 100 watt light bulb The cord free WORX 20V Lithium ion Worksite Light is designed to make any project where light is needed easier A built in hook can be used to hang the worksite light from the hood of a vehicle to see into a darkened engine compartment among other hook hanging applications The user can also loop the worksite lights frame to hold the light source in place or mount it to a conventional tripod The light is housed in a tubular frame with a rigid foot plate as its base The frame incorporates a comfortable foam grip which serves as a carrying handle The high performance tempered glass LED lights frame rotates 360 degrees WORX www worx com Tractor Can Push Vehicles Safely Into Bays The battery powered TrailerCaddy Terminal Tractor can boost efficiency in the yard because it is always available and can be operated by a wide range of employees The operator does not need a commercial drivers license or annual health check certificate The tractor has removable ball and pintle attachments for pulling bumper pull equipment cargo and RV trailers The push pad can be used for pushing stalled heavy vehicles such as semi trucks buses and fire cement and garbage trucks into work bays DJProducts www djproducts com trailercaddy terminal tractor Grinding Wheel Offers More Longevity The 8150 45 inch Diamond Grinding Wheel discs three dimensional contour with topside abrasive coating and thin profile edge allows for cutting back cutting gully cutting and bead finishing with one wheel The 8150 provides versatility with its durable diamond abrasive coating The disc maintains its size and shape throughout its long life providing consistent reach and performance when dressing welds accessing corners and more Innovative Products of America www ipatools com NEW SHOP TOOLS