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NASPO ValuePoint Awards Mohawk Lifts Contract Thru 2028 For Vehicle Lifts, Hunter Engineering Garage Equipment & More

Amsterdam, NY (March 31, 2023) – Mohawk Lifts, LLC has been awarded with NASPO ValuePoint contract #CW7258 for vehicle lifts and garage associated equipment. In addition for having the ability to purchase light to heavy-duty two post, four post, mobile column and parallelogram lifts off the contract — government agencies can also purchase Hunter Engineering […]

Keep your Mohawk in top shape with these maintenance tips

Mohawk has built its reputation on providing the safest, most durable, reliable, and low maintenance lifts available. LOW maintenance doesn’t mean NO maintenance. Check out these tips to keep your Mohawk in top shape for years to come — some facilities touting over 30 years in service and still going strong! Daily Wipe down or […]

Designing Your Shop

Considerations and technology to account for when creating an efficient maintenance shop. by Steve Perlstein Proper shop design and layout increases flow and efficiency. The right design lets you get vehicles in and out of the repair bays faster. Lift companies often find themselves involved with architects and shop designers early in the design process […]

COVID UPDATE: Mohawk Lifts Operational and Running Strong

Moving some products here at Mohawk. We are still open and busy. Contact us if you have any questions about our products.

Two Post Lifts: Hydraulic vs. Cable Synchronization

Lift manufacturers use two primary methods to synchronize two post lifting carriages and keep vehicles level from side-to-side, (1) mechanical cable/wire rope equalization, and (2) hydraulic synchronization. When lifting heavy trucks with uneven weight from side-to-side—such as those with cranes or welding units…

Considerations when buying a two-post lift: Features to look for when making a purchasing decision.

A two-post above-ground lift is one of the most common and productive pieces of shop equipment for a fleet. But, it’s important to consider the appropriate features needed for your operation before making a purchasing decision.

Forklift Technicians Deserve Better

You don’t hear folks say automotive technicians have it easy. “Nothing could be further from the truth,” says Steve Perlstein, President of Mohawk Lifts. “Some of the hardest working and most creative problem solvers I’ve met are working at the local repair shop.” With new engine technology, vehicle software, and an ever expanding array of electrical […]

The Right Lift: How lifts contribute to shop productivity

By Steve Perlstein The type of lift chosen for a shop can dramatically impact the facility’s productivity level. For example, of the different types of mobile lifts, the faster raising and lowering hydraulic lifts—as opposed to the slower operating electromechanical lifts—can add 54 man-hours of productive repair time per year to your facility based on […]

Mohawk Awarded NASPO ValuePoint Contract for Lifts & Garage Associated Equipment

Amsterdam, NY (February 21, 2017) – Mohawk Resources Ltd. has been awarded with NASPO ValuePoint contract #05316 for vehicle lifts and garage associated equipment. In addition to the ability to purchase two post, four post, mobile column and parallelogram lifts off the contract, government agencies can also purchase Hunter’s wheel service equipment under Mohawk’s contract. […]