Many industries have jobsites that aren’t on the ground. When employees need to work high above, aerial lifts are critical pieces of heavy equipment that allow their jobs to happen safely and efficiently without added risks that come with using basic ladders or scaffolding.
There are various types of aerial lifts, including boom lifts and scissor lifts. Let’s explore the various types of aerial lifts, also known as aerial work platforms, and what they are designed to do.
There are several aerial lift types used on construction sites. Each have their own unique uses and benefits to help get the job done. These include:
Boom lifts are motorized lifts on a base of four wheels. An arm swings out to the boom on a crane and uses a bucket or small platform to lift people and equipment more than 100 feet into the air. A glazier boom lift kit has additionally protection for delicate window glazing materials.
Scissor lifts move people and equipment straight up using a series of accordion-like bars. It can hold multiple people on its platform, but its vertical reach is limited.
Material lifts resemble vertical forklifts and are a lightweight way to move and raise materials weighing up to 650 pounds up to 24 feet in the air. Material lifts do not move people, only supplies and equipment.
Personnel lifts are motorized ladders that are more stable than a freestanding ladder and can reach up to 50 feet in the air.
An articulated boom lift can move its arm in different directions, making it nimble when the operator needs to move the boom around obstacles.
A telescopic boom lift can only extend vertically and typically have a broader base that ensures greater stability to accommodate a higher vertical reach.
To choose the right aerial lift, you need to consider the work that needs to be done, the surface the lift must operate on, the elevation at which that work needs to happen and the type and weight of materials employees will need to lift to the job site.
You will also want to consider the support you’ll receive when renting this heavy machinery. Yancey is here for you throughout your rental experience, including offering a rental protection plan that adds protection from unexpected risks and damages.
Yancey Bros can help determine which type is best suited to the needs of your specific job and elevation and whether you need to integrate a lift into your existing fleet or need this specialized piece of equipment to get one task done.
With the largest inventory for aerial lifts throughout 14 rental locations across Georgia, our team is ready to take your team to new heights. Take a look at what we have to offer and contact us for expert advice.
