What's the difference between a frame puller and a frame machine?

A frame puller is a portable hydraulic tool, like the KT-CL150 or KT-222, used for localized pulls on a damaged panel or rail section. A frame machine, like the KT-310 or KT-299U, is a fixed bench system that anchors the entire vehicle for multi-point structural pulls.

What size shop bay does a Katool frame rack need?

Bench-style machines such as the KT-198L (20 ft) and KT-299U (22 ft) require a dedicated bay long enough to drive a vehicle onto the rail system with clearance for pull towers on both sides. Portable pullers like the KT-CL150 need only floor storage space.

How is a Katool frame rack shipped?

Frame racks ship via insured LTL freight due to their weight and dimensions. Delivery includes standard freight handling to a commercial address; contact Vovlift at +1 (307) 441-5529 for dock or liftgate requirements before ordering.

Are Katool frame racks covered by warranty?

Yes, each Katool frame rack and puller listed here carries the manufacturer warranty specified on its individual product page. Warranty terms vary by model, so review the specific product listing or call +1 (307) 441-5529 to confirm coverage before purchase.

Professional Auto Body Frame Racks | Vovlift Collection

Collision repair starts with pulling the frame back to factory dimensions. Vovlift carries Katool frame racks in three formats — portable hydraulic pullers for spot repairs, bench-style straighteners for daily shop use, and full-length welded rail machines for unibody and full-frame trucks — so you can match tooling to the collision volume and vehicle types you actually service.

✓ 5-ton to 50 kN pulling capacity · ✓ Portable pullers through 20-22 ft bench racks · ✓ Manufacturer warranty on every unit · ✓ Insured LTL freight · ✓ Sizing help: +1 (307) 441-5529

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Katool KT-222 5-Ton Hydraulic Auto Body Frame Puller & Straightener

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How to Choose an Auto Body Frame Rack

What is an auto body frame rack?

An auto body frame rack is a shop tool that anchors a damaged vehicle and applies controlled hydraulic force to pull bent frame rails, unibody sections, or structural panels back to factory measurements. Racks range from portable single-point pullers to full-length bench systems with multiple pull towers for simultaneous, multi-direction pulls.

Portable puller or full bench rack — which fits your shop?

Choose a portable puller like the KT-CL150 or KT-222 if you handle occasional dent and minor collision work and need a tool that stores away between jobs. Choose a bench rack like the KT-310, KT-198L, or KT-299U if you run a dedicated collision bay and need to anchor and pull full vehicles on a fixed rail system.

How much pulling capacity do you need?

Match tonnage to the damage severity and vehicle class you see most often. Katool's lineup runs from the KT-CL150 at 10-ton hydraulic force up to the KT-SB288 rated at 50 kN, with the KT-222 (5-ton) and KT-YA260 covering mid-range collision and minor frame work.

Full-frame trucks or unibody cars — does the rack matter?

Long-rail bench machines such as the KT-299U (22 ft) and KT-198L (20 ft welded steel) are built for full-length vehicle anchoring on both full-frame trucks and unibody passenger cars, while compact pullers are sized for panel and localized frame sections rather than full-vehicle setups.