What is a Versalift?

Versalift is a proprietary and product name under the brand Custom Mobile Equipment Inc. The company was established in 1993 by Gary Dick. The objective was to create and manufacture material handling equipment that was both reliable and accessible. The company began operations in Lawrence, Kansas, where it rented office and manufacturing space from Cutler Repaving. Now, it is based out of its own facility in Baldwin City, Kansas. The company currently have 29,250 square feet for assembly, painting, and fabrication, along with 750 square feet for offices.

The Versalift is a specialist forklift with many advantageous features. These include many customisable options to cater to a plethora of individual needs. The three most popular Versalift models include the Versalift 25/35, Versalift 40/60 and the Versalift 60/80. Other models in the range include 17/25, 100/140 and electric models 25/35E and 40/60E. The names of the models are based on the Versalift loading capacity.

Versalift Features

Compared to standard forklifts, all models in the Versalift range offer a selection of additional features. Some of these features include an extendible frame for a larger lifting capacity, a horizontal, telescopic boom and two stage hydraulic lift cylinder.

Versalift 25/35 Extendible Frame Truck

This popular Versalift model is very compact at only 1520mm wide making it an excellent choice for projects concerning narrow spaces. Although it’s the smallest model in the range, the 25/35 Versalift has a mighty loading capacity of 25000 pounds at minimum height (base retracted) and 35000 pounds with the base extended. This is the model to choose if you’re looking for a reliable extendible frame truck.

Versalift 40/60 Extendible Frame Truck

The most popular model in the Versalift range, the 40/60 is a heavy duty forklift with a surprisingly narrow width of only 1755mm. This model is designed to provide powerful lifting and manoeuvrability capabilities with ease. This piece of heavy duty machinery offers a powerful 40 thousand pound lifting capacity with the base retracted and 60 thousand pounds with an extended base.

Versalfit 60/80 Extendible Frame Truck

This Versatile model has been ergonomically designed to offer users a larger lifting capacity. This mighty machine can handle load weights of up to 80 thousand pounds with ease and even more with the counterweight attachment. Once the attachment is added, the 60/80 will have no problem handling loads up to one thousand pounds.

Versalift Hire

If you are looking to rent a Versalift AEM lifting are a reputable company with the largest Versalift fleet in Europe. The company hire out Versalifts across Europe and provide familiarisation courses at their own depot based in Tuxford UK. For more information visit the AEM Lifting website.