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Best in Class Electric Car Pusher Solves Dealers’ Vehicle Movement Problems

Best in Class Electric Car Pusher Solves Dealers' Vehicle Movement Problems
Electric Car Pusher Solves Dealers’ Vehicle Movement Problems

Superman can move cars and other vehicles with the touch of a finger. Unfortunately, for mere mortals, this time-consuming process can result in damage and injuries. Turn your employees into superheroes with the CarCaddy, our electric car pusher from DJ Products.

Why the CarCaddy Is the Solution for Your Dealership

How many hours are spent each day moving cars, trucks and trailers around at your auto lot or service center? Safety risk creates a greater cost, as injured employees are restricted to light duty or have to miss work altogether.

When the vehicle in question is stalled or inoperative, the process is even more involved. Manually pushing a car or truck overextends the body and places undue strain on muscles and joints. Employees will often resort to pushing the stalled vehicle with another vehicle, which is likely to cause expensive damage to one or both.

Our CarCaddy keeps your business running smoothly and protects your employees from injury. When used on flat ground, the CarCaddy allows a single person to move loads of 20,000 pounds. On a three percent grade, this sturdy mover can push 10,000 pounds with ease.

The electric car pusher is eco-friendly, operating on battery power instead of fuel. Customers also appreciate the CarCaddy’s compact size that enables it to maneuver vehicles around corners and through tight spaces.

Features of the CarCaddy

Here are some of the features that make the CarCaddy such a cost-effective and powerful tool for any auto yard:

* The CarCaddy operates on three 12-volt batteries, with a charger that’s compatible with 120/220 AC outlets.

* A high-tech speed controller and neutral throttle braking provide safe operation.

* The variable speed handlebar twist grip is ergonomically designed to lessen repetitive motion injuries.

* The adaptable push pad protects bumpers, eliminating the risk of marks or other damage.

* Optional features include winter weather tires, flashing lights and heavy-duty upgrades to handle vehicles up to 50,000 pounds.

Find the Electric Car Pusher at DJ Products

The CarCaddy is just one of the state-of-the-art material handling products from DJ Products. Call 800.686.2651 or use our convenient online chat feature to learn more from our helpful Sales Engineers.

VIDEO: Improving Safety and Efficiency with CarCaddy & TruckCaddy Vehicle Moving Solutions

CarCaddy and TruckCaddy solutions take the manual work out of relocating inoperable vehicles. Here are three reasons to consider a battery-powered vehicle moving solution.

Prevent Employee Injury

Employees at auto repair shops, vehicle testing facilities and dealerships often push vehicles by hand; sometimes several times a day. This repeated manual exertion can result in back, neck or shoulder injury and pain. To keep your employees safe, consider investing in a CarCaddy or TruckCaddy vehicle moving solution.

Boost Your Business’s Efficiency

Utilizing multiple people to manually push an inoperable vehicle is not only unsafe, but inefficient. A battery-powered CarCaddy or TruckCaddy allows one person to easily relocate a car or truck. In turn, this allows other employees to take care of other tasks, thus streamlining your business’s operation.

Options to Fit Your Needs

Whether you relocate light vehicles under 5,000 lbs. or heavy trucks up to 50,000 lbs., we have a solution to fit your needs. Check out the video below to see the CarCaddy & TruckCaddy units in action! Don’t hesitate to reach out to a sales engineer at 1-800-686-2651 for more information.[recent_posts style=”slider_multiple_visible” category=”pushing-cars-and-trucks” columns=”1″ button_color=”Accent-Color” hover_shadow_type=”default” order=”DESC” orderby=”date”]

VIDEO: CarCaddy Vehicle Puller 12K Easily Relocates Vehicles up to 12,000 lbs.

The CarCaddy Vehicle Puller 12K allows one person to safely and easily relocate vehicles up to 12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg). The unit is easy to operate and maneuver in tight spaces. It is a perfect solution for auto repair shops, vehicle testing facilities, dealerships and car museums. In short, improve your business’s efficiency by transporting heavy vehicles with minimal effort. Hydraulic arms allow for safe loading without causing damage to the bumper or body of the vehicle. The CarCaddy’s optional ride-on platform offers the ability to either operate the unit from the ground or ride along with it.

To operate:
  1. First, align the unit to face the vehicle’s front tires.
  2. Then adjust the roller arms to be parallel to the wheels.
  3. Extend the platform to its maximum position.
  4. The hydraulic arms quickly load the vehicle.
  5. Lastly, maneuver the vehicle to the desired location.

Questions? Want more information about the CarCaddy VP12K? Please reach out to a sales engineer at 1-800-686-2651 or send us an online chat. We look forward to hearing from you!

DJ Products Joins SCRS: Aligning Innovation Efforts in the Automotive Industry

We are proud to announce that DJ Products, Inc. is now a company member of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS)!

 

Our CarCaddy Vehicle Puller and CarCaddy Car Pusher products are a perfect fit for collision repair centers, auto service shops and automotive testing facilities. Our line of CarCaddy solutions allow one person to easily and safely maneuver vehicles within the shop.

Solutions for all Businesses

Our solutions vary depending on the need and can relocate vehicles up to 50,000 lbs.

  • All units are customizable with optional  snow tires, safety horn, flashing lights, etc.
  • The CarCaddy Vehicle Puller 7K can pull vehicles up to 7K lbs. without causing damage to the bumper or body of the vehicle.
  • The CarCaddy Car Pusher can push vehicles up to 20K lbs.

DJ Products is excited to further our connection with the automobile industry through SCRS. We look forward to serving the collision repair industry improving shop efficiency and safety. If you have questions about any of our CarCaddy products, please reach out to a sales engineer at 1-800-686-2651. Or send us a chat on our website with any questions you may have.

 

Video: CarCaddy VP6K Pulls Cars without Damaging Bumper or Body

Safety and efficiency are key while moving vehicles at car dealerships, automotive testing facilities and service centers. The battery-powered CarCaddy Vehicle Puller 6k (VP6K) makes it easy for one person to maneuver vehicles (up to 6,000 lbs.) in tightly-confined spaces

The CarCaddy VP6K offers the option to either operate the unit while standing and pulling/pushing the vehicle, or while riding on the platform along with the car. The unit’s hydraulic roller arms effortlessly pull two wheels of a vehicle up a ramp and off the ground, so it can easily maneuver the vehicle without the wheels of the vehicle moving. This operation eliminates the cumbersome straps, hooks, and brackets needed to lift and pull a vehicle, or the “bumping” of the vehicle from behind with rubber push pads. For more info, reach out to a sales engineer via Chat, phone (1-800-686-2651) or fill out this form. We look forward to helping you find the best vehicle-moving solution for your needs.

Watch the video below to see the CarCaddy VP6K in action!

Consumer Demand is Driving Changes in the Auto Market in 2017

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Continued Demand Expected to Mean Another Good Year for Automakers

When the books are closed on 2016, auto sales are expected to actually improve slightly on 2015’s record numbers of 17.5 million vehicles. So what does this mean for 2017? Industry experts have some surprising answers.

What’s Behind the Boom in Auto Sales?

Over the last few years, robust auto sales have been driven by falling gas prices, available credit and increased demand. Thanks to a lower unemployment rate, more and more Americans are in need of reliable transportation.

What goes up must come down, and some analysts think that sales have plateaued, but many others argue that signs are indicating continued strong sales, with any possible downturn being relatively minor.

Keeping Up with Changing Consumer Demand

While automakers are pleased with sales, it’s the product mix that’s causing concern. When SUVs were introduced, their popularity and profits caused many auto companies to leave smaller cars behind, a strategy that backfired when gas prices skyrocketed.

Enter the newer high-quality compact SUVs, often referred to as crossovers, which combine the appeal of trucks and larger SUVs with the driving ease and fuel economy of cars. As sedans and sports cars continue to lose market share, automakers are exercising restraint as they adjust their product mix to meet consumer demand while avoiding the pitfalls of going all-in.

Car Pushing Equipment from DJ Products Solves All Your Needs

No matter what type of vehicle is on your lot, our battery-powered car pushing equipment can easily move loads up to 20,000 pounds. Visit our website and let one of our sales engineers help you find the right solution for your company’s needs.

Vehicle Pushers Provide Safe Solutions for Automotive Industry

Vehicle pushers, car and truck pushers, trailer movers and heavy equipment tugs provide safe solutions for moving cars, trucks, trailers and heavy equipment. DJ Products has designed a line of vehicle pushers, movers and tugs specifically targeted to the automotive industry.

The CarCaddy car and vehicle pusher was designed to push cars, buses and heavy equipment down an assembly line. This battery powered pusher can push any cart, vehicle or piece of equipment that has all straight wheels or is on a rail when no turning is required or when wheels will be turned by an operator. The CarCaddy is used by manufacturers to push units short distances as they are moved from station to station down an assembly line.

In the automotive industry, the CarCaddy is also often used to push stalled vehicles with pneumatic tires that don’t require steering. The CarCaddy has plenty of power to move stalled cars, trucks, campers and buses at service centers and along highways. The CarCaddy prevents the pain and strain of overextended muscles that occurs when vehicles must be manually pushed from a parking area into a service center garage for servicing. The CarCaddy is also a boon for emergency response crews who must often move vehicles from the highway onto the shoulder of the road for servicing or towing.

When sufficient manpower is unavailable, another vehicle is often used to push the stalled vehicle. Even when executed with care, such maneuvers often result in dents, scratches and cracks to one or both vehicles. The CarCaddy Car Pusher is made of a soft, durable, padded material designed to preserve the paint and integrity of the back end of a stalled vehicle. No more dents, scratches and cracks!

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