Your Automotive Workshop Partner

RUD Heavy Vehicle Hoists

RUD Australia is accredited & certified to Local & International Standards

Our search for the ultimate lifting solutions encouraged us to develop our own range of chain slings, pre-cast concrete hoops and other rigging technology to suit a variety of industries.

Supporting Australia’s transport industry

Australians have trusted RUD to provide heavy vehicle lifting solutions for trucks, buses, and rails. We are known for Endurequip Portalift, the only Australian-Made mobile heavy vehicle hoist symbolising quality and technology for the most arduous Australian applications.

We also offer a high-quality German wireless mobile heavy vehicle hoist, Finkbeiner, reputed worldwide for quality and innovation.

Streamline your efficiency and minimise downtime with our mobile heavy vehicle hoists, which offer a solution for every workshop in Australia.

Heavy Vehicle Hoists from RUD

Whether you operate a large fleet or a specialised repair shop, our mobile heavy vehicle hoists deliver the lifting capacity and portability.

  • Fully Mobile 
  • Unmatched Versatility
  • Unwavering Quality
  • Nationwide Service and Support

The Best in Lifting Chains
Technology & Solutions

RUD Australia engineers and manufactures tailored solutions to industry-specific material handling problems. We help our clients improve productivity and safety, while reducing maintenance and operational costs.

Our product range includes more than 700 lifting slings and lashing points for multi-directional loading. Every product has been tested and certified to ensure it meets RUD’s exceptional standards for strength, performance and endurance.

A subsidiary of the globally-renowned RUD Group, RUD Australia works with clients across Australia and New Zealand. Our in-house engineers and product experts provide technical insights and design innovation to help our clients uncover new possibilities for success.

Endurequip Portalift Hoist

Endurequip is Australia's No. 1 and the only Australian-Made Mobile Heavy Vehicle Hoist. Manufactured in Australia for over 35 years with local steel and parts, it is the exclusive supplier of portable hoists to the Australian Defence Force.

Endurequip Portalift is reputed across Australia and overseas for quality, ease of maintenance and long-term reliability, running on a robust RUD chain drive system that lasts decades even with frequent use.

Endurequip’s Portalift hoists are used by bus and road transport companies throughout Australia, Asia, and the South Pacific. They are also used in railway workshops, fire brigades, and local council workshops throughout the region. Endurequip has been part of RUD Australia since 2015 and is manufactured at a 6000m2 state-of-the-art factory in Brisbane under Australian and international standards.

  • Made in Australia and ISO 9001 certified
  • Long-lasting RUD chain-driven quality
  • IP65 water-resistant and dustproof rated
  • Can be used outside in wet weather and wash bays
  • Operational and safety features can be visually inspected
  • Structural warranty of 25 years and extensive service support

Finkbeiner Wireless Hoist

Since 1927, Finkbeiner has been a global leader in vehicle lift technology. Based in Freudenstadt, Germany, Finkbeiner drives innovation in the automotive equipment industry, such as inventing the first hydraulic mobile column hoist. Over the years, Finkbeiner has built a world-class reputation with state-of-the-art cutting-edge lifting solutions.

  • Finkbeiner hoists are simple to set up and have quick lifting speeds.
  • The Finkbeiner hydraulic system is virtually maintenance-free.
  • Finkbeiner refines hoist designs for high performance and reliability.

RUD is the exclusive Australian distributor for Finkbeiner hoists.

  • Made in Germany
  • Hydraulic Drive
  • Wireless communication via radio control
  • Easy battery charging with one power source per lift set
  • Can operate in single, pairs or groups
  • Can be used in combination of 20 hoists for flexible options
  • Power supply by maintenance-free deep cycle batteries
  • Adjustable wheel forks to suit tyre sizes Ø 550-1140mm
  • Lifting height of 1750mm
  • Spring-loaded wheel jack at the rear of each column
  • Range of accessories to suit your workshop requirements

Hoist Accessories 

RUD offers a range of workshop accessories to complement your Endurequip and Finkbeiner hoists.

  • Tall & Short Vehicle Stands
  • A-Frame Trailer Adaptors
  • Vehicle Ramps
  • Small Wheel & Cross Beam Adaptors
  • Mobile Gantry Frames

Click to Download Our Heavy Vehicle Hoists Brochure

Looking for a smart, chain driven solution?

Our in-house engineers and product experts will work with you to design a system that improves safety, reliability and productivity.

Experts in Conveyor & Drive Systems

RUD conveyor and drive systems offer numerous systems solutions for many applications. Whether for conveying, driving or lifting, RUD can provide the appropriate system. RUD designs and produces conveyor systems using round steel chains, forked link chains, screw drives or belts as traction mechanisms for a wide range of applications in horizontal, vertical and inclined requirements.

RUD system components are always perfectly matched to provide reliable systems solutions. RUD is the partner for engineering, project planning, system commissioning and servicing, from components and modules to entire systems.

Our conveyor and drive systems are used by companies in power generationmining, maritime, recycling, bulk goods and industrial sectors.

In addition, RUD can also develop and manufacture special customised solutions.

Watch the video to know more about our conveyor and drive solutions.

Why Work With RUD?

Global Success In Innovation
RUD Australia is a subsidiary of RUD Group, which holds over 500 international patents and continues to invest heavily in research, development and innovation.
High-Strength Grade 120 Chains
Our patented Grade 120 chains and lifting components are the world's highest quality chains, making our lifting and lashing solutions both strong and light.
Customised Solutions To Industry Challenges
Our in-house engineers will work with you from concept to completion to deliver bespoke solutions.
Quality Assured Through Testing and Protocol
Our products undergo stringent testing and certification to ensure they exceed all relevant standards.
Technical Support and Training
Our technical experts provide training and ongoing customer support for all our lifting sling products and solutions.
Based in Australia Since 1984
For more than 30 years, we have partnered with local clients from a range of industries, supporting the success of their services and managing their materials handling risks.
© 2025 RUD Group | All right reserved