Need a lift? Things to look for when you rent an aerial lift

摘要

Here are some aerial lift rental tips. Height and reach - Maximum platform height is the highest you can raise the platform. Working height is the level a worker can reach while at maximum platform height. The American Rental Association says the platform height generally is about six feet less than the working height. Maximum outreach on articulated lifts is how far the work platform reaches horizontally. Platform size and lift capacity - Your safety and productivity depend on accurately determining the load capacity you need and also affects the type of lift you rent. One-person lifts may only carry 300 pounds while a rough terrain scissor lift supports up to 2,000 pounds. The load capacity rate is the maximum number of pounds that machine will safely handle - people, tools and materials lifted up and down.