FAQs Category: Skoots

Skoots® are ideally designed to be used on flat, smooth surfaces like those found in warehouses or on tarmac. If you need to move… Continue reading Can Skoots® be used on any type of surface/ground?

Yes. All spare parts, including castors, jacks, straps and toe plates are available on the website.

Directional locks and brakes are slightly different. Directional locks will lock the castor in one direction whereas brakes would lock it off completely. We… Continue reading Why don’t the castors have brakes?

We use Varpress 68 hydraulic oil in our jacks.

The warranty on frames and toe plates is 5 years. For hydraulic jacks and casters, the warranty is 12 months.

Our Skoots® are supplied with two heavy duty straps but it is possible to purchase extra straps, from our website, if these are required.… Continue reading Should I use more than the two standard securing straps?

Skoots® should always be stored upright due to the hydraulic oil in the jacks. If they are stored horizontally, there is the potential for… Continue reading How should Skoots® be stored?

The hydraulic jacks or rams are equipped with a PRV fitting which prevents the Skoots® from working if overloaded. For instance, if the jacks… Continue reading How do you prevent overloading of the Skoots®?

Yes we do. Please call to arrange a demonstration on 01249 822 222 or complete our online booking form.

We offer back to base servicing. This will depend on the age of the Skoots® or jacks. As part of service process, we will… Continue reading Can Skoots® be serviced?

Rams are hydraulic jacks. These can be replaced in many cases but could possibly reduce the lifting weight in some cases. Please call us… Continue reading Can I replace rams (jacks) on existing Skoots® with old frames?

For website orders the lead time is 2 to 3 days.