12 January 2026 | Stertil UK Ltd

West Midlands Fire & Rescue invest in Stertil-Koni Skylift

West Midlands Fire & Rescue has invested in a new SKYLIFT from heavy-duty vehicle lift market leader Stertil-Koni, boosting maintenance operations at its Perry Barr workshop in Birmingham.

Replacing an ageing inground lift, the Fire Service selected the SKYLIFT scissor-lift system for its compact footprint, which creates additional usable space within the workshop. The new lift also improves efficiency while providing a safer, more comfortable working environment for the depot’s technicians.

The depot opted for the SKY350 model, offering a substantial 35-tonne lifting capacity - ideal for accommodating the Fire Service’s fleet of emergency appliances.

To meet specific operational requirements, the SKYLIFT has been supplied with a number of additional features, including an integrated LED lighting kit to improve visibility beneath vehicles during inspections and servicing.

As the lift is surface mounted, it was also supplied with extra-long approach ramps. These ensure smooth, safe, and reliable drive-on access for the depot’s fleet of emergency vehicles, while reducing the risk of grounding or under-vehicle contact.

With a 9-metre platform length and a lifting height of up to 1.75 metres - achieved in just 90 seconds - the SKYLIFT is ideally suited to a wide range of tasks, including routine maintenance, repairs, and wheel alignment checks.

The lift’s innovative design, featuring no base frame or cross beams and only lifting legs at either end, provides unrestricted access to the vehicle from all sides - a key advantage for the depot’s diverse servicing requirements.

The SKYLIFT is equipped with an independent mechanical locking system that engages from just 90mm above floor level. Individual measuring devices in each lifting leg ensure smooth, level synchronisation, further enhancing safety and operational precision.

To further streamline workshop operations, the SKYLIFT incorporates Stertil-Koni’s patented eBright Smart Control System. Featuring an intuitive touchscreen interface, the system gives technicians precise, user-friendly control over the lift.

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