The different types of powered access platforms available for sale or hire in Barrow-in-Furness
Our MEWP hire equipment in Barrow-in-Furness and across the UK falls into 3 main categories:
Each type of mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) has its own benefits and is suited to a different kind of project.
Cherry pickers in Barrow-in-Furness
Cherry pickers,also known as boom lifts, move both vertically and horizontally, offering access to hard-to-reach spots. Cherry pickers also tend to offer the greatest working heights – we can offer machines with working heights of up to 28 metres.
Scissor lifts in Barrow-in-Furness
Scissor lifts are popular for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor tasks. They can offer large platform areas, allowing ample space for tools and equipment at height. Scissor lifts offer access to mid-level heights – our fleet ranges from 5.6-metre working heights to 22.5-metre working heights.
Low-level access platforms in Barrow-in-Furness
Low-level access platforms are generally for indoor use, providing a safer and more convenient alternative to a ladder or aluminium tower. As the name suggests, low-level platforms offer access to low to mid-level heights. Our work platforms range from working heights of 3.5 to 8 metres.
If you would like advice on which type of powered access equipment is suitable for your requirements, our team is happy to help – just get in touch at 01582 201625.
IPAF training in Barrow-in-Furness
To ensure everyone working on powered access platforms are doing it safely, we recommend ensuring everyone completes IPAF training. If you’re looking for IPAF training in Barrow-in-Furness we can help. We have a number of different training centres all over England, so wherever you are one of our training centres is only a drive away.
Training centres closest to Barrow-in-Furness are:
