SemiLift Runway System 60,000 lb
Class 8. The full rig.
60,000 lb semi-truck runway lift system for Class 8 tractor-trailers. 4-post, full 48-foot trailer length, automatic leveling. Includes installation.
- 60,000 lb total system capacity
- Handles full Class 8 tractor-trailer combinations
- Up to 102” wide, 48’ long vehicles
- 4 synchronized hydraulic cylinders with auto-leveling
- 60” service height
- Drive-on runways with integral wheel chocks
- Removable center sections for axle-specific service
- Engineering consultation + installation + commissioning included
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| Power | 440V 3-phase |
| Capacity | 60,000 lbs total |
| Delivery | Includes engineering, installation, commissioning |
| Cylinders | 4 synchronized hydraulic |
| Vehicle Class | Class 8 (tractor-trailers) |
| Control System | PLC with position sensors, auto-level |
| Service Height | 60” |
| Floor Requirement | 8,000 PSI concrete at anchor points |
| Max Vehicle Width | 102” |
| Max Vehicle Length | 48’ |
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See this class of lift in action. The video below shows installation, real-world operation, and the kind of shop this lift belongs in.
Heavy equipment runway systems are engineered for municipal, military, and commercial fleet applications. Multiple hydraulic power units operating in sync lift vehicles from 60,000 to 120,000+ lbs.
Synchronized Hydraulics
Multiple hydraulic power units are tied together via an electronic synchronization controller. The controller monitors each column's position independently and adjusts flow rate to maintain level lift within 1/4" across the entire runway.
Central Control Console
An industrial-grade hardwired console (with optional wireless pendant) displays column heights, load readings, and fault codes. Raise, lower, and e-stop are large guarded buttons rated for gloved-hand operation.
Runway Access
Extended runway decks (up to 30'–50') are driven onto at grade with optional approach ramps. Once the vehicle is positioned, retract the ramps and engage the safety interlocks before lifting.
Safety Interlocks
Three independent safety systems: mechanical position locks, hydraulic pressure-hold valves, and an electronic overload sensor on each column. If any column reads an overload, the system halts and sounds an alarm before damage occurs.
⚙️ Triple-Redundant Locks
Three independent locking systems per column: mechanical pawl locks, hydraulic pressure-hold valves, and load-sensing e-stops. All three must be bypassed for the platform to lower — an essentially impossible accidental sequence.
📊 Column Load Monitoring
Each column includes a strain gauge or hydraulic load sensor. The central console displays real-time load per column. An imbalance alarm sounds if any single column exceeds its share of the rated load by more than 10%.
🚨 Electronic Overload Halt
If total load exceeds the system rating, the central controller cuts all power before the mechanical safety systems are needed. This pre-emptive halt prevents any damage to the hydraulic or mechanical components.
🔒 Perimeter Safety Interlocks
Optional safety light curtains or pressure-sensitive mats around the lift perimeter halt the system if any person enters the lift area during operation. Required for OSHA compliance in commercial fleet operations.
How does this compare?
Semi-truck service is a specialized business and the lift is the single largest capital investment. The runway design is preferred over individual column systems for combination vehicles because it supports distributed axle loads across the full vehicle length. Lead time is 10–12 weeks; contact sales for delivery scheduling and site inspection.