Quixote: Powering Production Efficiency with Interlift

Quixote is all about supporting creativity in the fast-paced production world, and PALFINGER is proud to support their operational efficiency with Interlift by PALFINGER. Having reliable liftgates is crucial for keeping things running smoothly and avoiding downtime.

Reliability

Minimized Downtime

Brand Value

Quixote Studios Snapshot

Their Story

Stepping into the Quixote Hollywood Trucks facility feels like entering a world of endless possibilities. This facility, with its vast array of equipment, services, and sound stages, has contributed to the magic of countless productions. And this is just a glimpse of what Quixote has to offer.

Over the last nearly three decades, Quixote has grown from a small operation to joining forces with Sunset Studios to provide a unique full-service offering to production clients. It is a premier support provider of sound stages and production services for the entertainment industry, known for its versatile fleet of high-quality vehicles and production supplies. A critical component of Quixote’s fleet’s efficiency is their reliance on Interlift liftgates by PALFINGER—essential equipment in an industry where every second counts.

Quixote Senior Director of Fleet Service and OSHA Compliance, Tommy Drenten, shares how the studio’s growth reflects its dedication to excellence and reliability. “Everything we do at Quixote is about enabling production,” he explains. From providing transport and logistics to managing fleet operations, Quixote ensures that productions can focus on creativity while they handle the logistics. Their commitment to maintaining a flawless fleet has earned Quixote a reputation for reliability and efficiency on set.

Operational Efficiency

For Quixote, which operates a fleet of approximately 1800 production vehicles and other transportation assets, the choice to partner with Interlift by PALFINGER was clear. Tommy emphasized PALFINGER’s longstanding reputation in the industry, noting how the brand’s liftgates are “the production industry standard.”

In film production, time is money, and equipment downtime is costly. Interlift liftgates offer durability and minimal downtime. According to Tommy, one of the standout features of these liftgates is their integration with advanced sensors. “They’re fairly flawless and easy to troubleshoot, which is important to us because we have sensitivity to downtime. Quixote’s technicians can often troubleshoot issues remotely, ensuring our vehicles stay on schedule,” Tommy explains. “It’s a high turnaround rate in the production industry, where you’ll have trucks coming in with people waiting for them to take them back out. So the reliability of the liftgates is important.”

Quixote also maximizes the benefits of Interlift liftgates to meet the industry’s demands by leveraging their versatility in challenging locations, reliability under pressure, and multipurpose functionality. Productions often shoot in rugged locations and remote areas where typical loading docks are unavailable. Interlift liftgates adapt to varied terrains, allowing equipment to be loaded and unloaded safely and efficiently.

Beyond loading and unloading, Quixote’s crew members creatively utilize the liftgates as makeshift workstations. Whether acting as a repair bench for technicians or as additional surface space for the crew, the liftgates provide unexpected benefits that contribute to smoother operations on set.

Day-to-Day and Maintenance

With a fleet servicing some of the industry's biggest productions, Quixote maintains a rigorous maintenance schedule to keep each liftgate in peak condition. According to Tommy, Quixote schedules comprehensive service checks every 4,000-5,000 miles. This includes a full teardown of each liftgate’s motor and components to ensure reliable operation. Before long-term rentals, Quixote performs additional checks, even if recent maintenance was done. This proactive approach ensures that liftgates remain reliable throughout extended shoots.

Commitment to Customer-Centric Innovation

Quixote is known for going the extra mile to adapt to their clients' needs, and their partnership with Interlift reflects this philosophy. With Interlift’s responsive support team and their focus on industry-leading customer experience, Quixote can seamlessly manage both planned and unexpected maintenance needs.

Results

Quixote’s reliance on Interlift liftgates is proof of the strength and adaptability of PALFINGER products. From the busy streets of Los Angeles to rugged film sets in very remote locations, Quixote’s fleet is constantly on the move, supported by Interlift liftgates that blend durability with innovative functionality. As Tommy notes, “Interlift liftgates are more than just equipment—they’re an extension of our commitment to quality.”

Quixote’s dedication to using Interlift liftgates ensures that they will continue to support the entertainment industry’s most ambitious projects.

“It's a high turnaround rate in the production industry, where you’ll have trucks coming in with people waiting for them to take them back out. So the reliability of the liftgates is important.”

—Tommy Drenton, Sr. Director of Fleet Service and OSHA Compliance

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Quixote: Powering Production Efficiency with Interlift Liftgates