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If you run a diesel repair shop or own tractor-trailers, you should invest in an engine stand. Engine stands are tools that allow you to transport, rotate, and repair diesel engines safely. At David’s Heavy Duty Tool Sales, we offer stands for various engines and niche repair tools for the trucking, agricultural, and construction equipment industries. Here are some of the benefits of using engine stands:
Secure Support
An engine stand serves as a safe and secure way to support the engine you are working on. Heavy-duty stands can withstand significant force and carry up to 6,000 pounds, or two tons. Smaller stands can hold up to 1,000 pounds. If you are working with a diesel engine, look for a high-capacity stand. The weight of the engine you are working with will impact what kind of engine stand you will need. Refer to the owner’s manual or manufacturer’s website to find your engine weight.
Bolts secure the engine to the stand, sometimes through an adapter plate. Engines from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Ford, Volvo, and Mack require custom stand mounts. Other stands come with universal adapters that work with various engine makes and models. With mounted stands, technicians have a safe place for the engine to rest while performing and testing repairs.
David’s Heavy Duty Tool Sales carries a variety of premium engine stands. Our stands are made from high-quality steel materials and are optimized for heavy-duty equipment. This includes semi-tractors, transportation fleets, and agricultural equipment. We also provide a variety of mounting adapters, including adapters for specific manufacturer brands. Our team will help you find the correct adapter plate for your engine maintenance needs.
Simpler Transport
Even small engines can be challenging to move around a workshop without assistance. Mobile engine stands allow you to transport the engine around your shop with minimal effort. This eliminates the need to move the engine around your space manually, lowering the risk of damage to the engine. To get the engine to the stand, use a hoist or crane to remove it from the vehicle. Make sure the engine is secured to the stand before moving it to prevent injuries and structural damage.
An engine stand with wheels allows you to move the engine during servicing, making the process more effective and enabling you to perform projects simultaneously in your space. Choosing stands with wheels also makes the stands easier to store, helping reduce clutter around the shop. Some portable stands are even foldable. Stands with polyurethane wheels, such as the Norco 2,000 Lbs. Capacity Engine Stand, offer protection for tile and epoxy floors. David’s Heavy Duty Tool Sales provides mobile and folding stands for your convenience.
Rotation Abilities
Some stands have rotating mounts, providing a 360-degree swing radius. Once the engine block is secured to the stand, you can use the attached crank handle to rotate the engine. After you have found the angle you need, secure the engine in place with a pin. Our rotating stands have several locking positions to allow you to work from multiple angles.
A rotating mount gives you access to all parts of the engine, including the hard-to-reach sections. The increased access allows for a more streamlined assembly process, and the increased visibility simplifies repairs. A standard teardown and rebuild can be done significantly faster with the help of a rotating stand.
Convenience for Technicians
Stands for engines provide you and your technicians with greater safety and convenience. Heavy-duty stands allow technicians to work around and under large engines without the hazard of being crushed. The stable support of a stand and the ability to rotate the engine enable technicians to work at a comfortable height. This makes the process more ergonomic, reducing aches that result from making repairs in uncomfortable positions. Using stands instead of working under the hood or on the ground also helps reduce back and neck strain for repair teams.
Using a supportive stand allows technicians to make sure the repairs are effective before moving the engine back to the vehicle. This helps save time during the maintenance process, as it reduces the need to move the engine back and forth from the vehicle to perform tests. Repairs simplified by using stands for engines include fixing engine leaks, replacing engine mounts and bearings, and installing new pistons and rings. David’s Heavy Duty Tool Sales also provides timing devices and engine components your team may need while the engine is mounted.
Find an Engine Stand at David’s Heavy Duty Tool Sales
David’s Heavy Duty Tool Sales is a veteran-owned business that has been serving customers nationwide since 2016. We carry a range of comprehensive diagnostic kits, shop tools, and safety tools for construction, industrial, agricultural, off-highway, and commercial equipment. Our products cover all makes and models of diesel engines, ABS systems, and transmissions. Contact our team today to learn more about our products and get help choosing an engine stand that meets your needs.