How much weight can this lift table handle?
Rated capacity is 4,000 lb, per the HST-40-ST model description. All three listed configurations are built on that same HST-40-ST base, so capacity does not change when the skirt option is added. Check your heaviest load including the pallet, tote or fixture sitting on the platform, and keep the total within that rating.
Is the rotation powered or manual?
The rotation is manual — the lift is what's powered. An operator turns the carousel top by hand to bring a different face of the load forward, which is useful for palletizing, packing or assembly work where someone would otherwise walk around the load. Raising and lowering the platform is handled by the powered lift.
What is the difference between the three models?
The lift table is the same in all three; the difference is the skirt accessory. HST-40-ST is the base unit at $4,762.19 with no skirt. HST-40-ST-ACC-4-CI is $4,768.98 and includes the skirt for customer installation. HST-40-ST-ACC-4-FI is $4,929.95 with the skirt installed at the factory before shipping.
Should I order the skirt customer-installed or factory-installed?
Order factory install if you want the table ready to set in place. HST-40-ST-ACC-4-FI at $4,929.95 arrives with the skirt already fitted. HST-40-ST-ACC-4-CI at $4,768.98 costs less and leaves the fitting to your own maintenance staff. If you have the people and the downtime to do it in house, the CI version is the cheaper route.
What warranty comes with it, and where is it made?
It carries a 1-Year Limited warranty and is made in the USA by Vestil Manufacturing. The specification sheet states the warranty term only, not what the limited coverage includes or excludes, so review Vestil's written warranty statement for parts, labor and wear-item terms before you rely on it for a specific failure.
Who is this table a good fit for, and who should look at something else?
It fits stations that repeatedly raise loads up to 4,000 lb to working height and need the load turned by hand — palletizing, packing, welding and assembly cells. Look elsewhere if your loads exceed 4,000 lb, if you need powered or indexed rotation rather than hand rotation, or if operators need to reposition loads without stopping to turn them.
