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Garage and workshop equipment for commercial vehicle workshops, HGV maintenance bays, and trade garages. Our range covers vehicle lifts, axle stands, hydraulic jacks, and workshop accessories suitable for professional commercial vehicle maintenance use. In stock for next-day UK delivery or same-day collection.

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Workshop equipment for commercial vehicle garages

A commercial vehicle workshop has different equipment requirements from a car garage. Load ratings on jacks, stands, and lifting equipment need to cover the axle weights involved - a standard car trolley jack is rated for 2-3 tonnes, while an HGV axle can weigh up to 11.5 tonnes laden. Using incorrectly rated equipment under a commercial vehicle is a serious safety risk.

Vehicle stands used to support an HGV while work is carried out must be rated for the load they will carry and must be positioned on solid, level ground. Never rely on a hydraulic jack alone to support a vehicle during underside work - always use appropriately rated axle stands positioned at approved jacking points, with wheels chocked on axles that remain on the ground.

Frequently asked questions

What load rating do I need for workshop jacks used on an HGV?

This depends on the axle weight of the vehicle. Most HGV axles are rated between 6.5 and 11.5 tonnes depending on axle type and vehicle specification. Select a jack and axle stands rated above the maximum axle weight you will be working under, with an appropriate safety margin. Check the vehicle's plating certificate for axle weight ratings.

Do I need a vehicle lift to work on HGVs or will a jack and stands suffice?

For most HGV maintenance and repair work, a quality trolley jack and appropriate axle stands provide adequate access for brake, wheel, and underside work. A purpose-built truck lift provides better access and is safer for frequent, high-volume commercial vehicle servicing, but represents a significant capital investment.

What other workshop equipment is essential for a commercial vehicle garage?

Beyond lifting equipment, commercial vehicle workshops need torque wrenches rated to the high torque values involved in wheel nut tightening - typically 500-650 Nm for HGV wheel nuts - an impact wrench with appropriate rated impact sockets, and diagnostic equipment suited to the vehicle makes being serviced.

Is garage equipment available for same-day collection from Truckstop branches?

Stocked items are available for same-day collection from our Redditch, Worcester, Birmingham, and Evesham branches. Call ahead to confirm the specific item is in stock before travelling.