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A. The 180700V2 is designed to remove stubborn HGV ball joints using a 12 tonne hydraulic ram, reducing manual effort on heavy commercial suspensions.
A. It offers a 70mm jaw opening, 36mm throat width and 50mm throat depth, suiting many common heavy vehicle steering and suspension ball joint sizes.
A. Controlled hydraulic force reduces reliance on hammer blows, lowering risk of collateral damage to steering components and improving technician safety on HGV front axles.
A. Yes, it includes a mechanical screw option, letting you choose between manual or hydraulic operation depending on job access and required separation force.
A. Its suitable for many heavy goods vehicles, including models from Volvo, RVI, Scania and Mercedes-Benz where compatible ball joint dimensions are present.
A. The heavy-duty fork and lever construction allow higher loads and repeated use, delivering long-term durability under demanding commercial suspension service conditions.
A. Yes, its self-contained hydraulic design makes it practical for workshop use and mobile service vans handling fleet ball joint maintenance.
A. Choose 180700V2 when you regularly encounter seized commercial ball joints where hydraulic force significantly reduces time, effort and risk compared with mechanical separation.
A. It is designed to complement existing Sykes Pickavant suspension tools, giving workshops a hydraulic option alongside mechanical separators and upgrade kits.
A. The 12 tonne hydraulic ram does the heavy work, meaning technicians apply minimal manual effort compared with levering or hammering traditional separators.
A. Yes, where joint dimensions match its capacity, its equally useful on agricultural tractors and construction equipment ball joints.
A. Regularly inspect the ram, fork, jaws and threads for damage, keep contact surfaces clean, and follow Sykes Pickavant guidance for hydraulic tool maintenance.
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