Workshop Equipment

Equipping a Shop That Makes Money

A profitable bay is a set of matched capabilities, not a list of machines: lifting (2-post for repair speed, 4-post for trucks and alignment), tire service (changer + balancer matched in duty rating), and the supporting equipment that keeps jobs in-house — presses, welders, frame equipment. Buying those capabilities from one dealer means one freight consolidation, one warranty channel, and spec tables you can actually compare line by line.

Vovlift carries the value-to-mid commercial tier — brands like Katool and AMGO that deliver commercial builds without heritage-brand pricing — plus Auxx Lift motorized storage for garages that need ceiling space to work. Start from the category pages above, or call +1 (307) 441-5529 and describe the shop you're building; you'll get a concrete equipment list, not a brochure.

Where should a new shop start?

Start with the lift — it defines your bay layout, ceiling requirements, and half your service menu — then add wheel service if you sell tires, and supporting equipment as jobs demand it. A general-repair bay typically opens with a 10,000–12,000 lb two-post lift and grows from there; the category pages above break down each decision.