Author: Frances

Skyjack Unveil Their Largest Cherry Picker

Skyjack have unveiled its very latest addition to its line-up of boom lifts. The Skyjack SJ85 AJ articulating boom lift has a working height of 91 feet, a horizontal outreach of 56 feet and an up-and-over clearance of 34 feet.

Skyjack’s Largest Boom Lift

The SJ85 will be the largest of Skyjack’s articulating boom lifts and features the same design elements as the other models in the series. For instance, the SJ85 riser design provides vertical rise without drifting and with an open-center knuckle design, the SJ85 is more efficient when adjusting to the required height. The Skyjack SJ85 is able to reach the maximum working height to ground level in approximately 60-70 seconds.

Rough Terrain Cherry Picker

For a cherry picker of this size, it remains compact when stowed making it easier for transportation. The SJ85 also features 360-degree continuous turret position to allow you to adjust to your required position more easily and an axle-based drive system for improved rough terrain ability.

Since 1985, Skyjack has been developing some of the most reliable products in the industry and have fast become renowned for their quality and durability.

Platform Sales & Hire

For the past 10-years, we have been providing our full-service access platform service throughout the UK. We specialise in scissor lifts, cherry pickers and personnel lifts from some of the most reputable brands in the industry. For further information about our services, contact our team today who will be happy to assist with your enquiry.

Genie Introduces New Lift Guard Contact System

The Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm system offers a contemporary that can provide additional operator protection. Engineered as an electronic secondary guarding system, the alarm is designed to activate and alert others that an operator may need some assistance. This brand new accessory is now configured as a standard accessory on most new Genie articulated and telescopic boom models and is active whenever the foot switch on the boom is enabled.

How Does It Work?

The alarm system uses an activation cable fitted above the machine’s control panel. When pressure is applied to this cable, it disconnects and activates the system and stops all machine lift and driving functions to prevent additional platform movement. An alarm then sounds and beacons flash notifying people nearby that an operator may require assistance.

Advantages of the System

The Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm is simple to use and can be easily used in conjunction with operator training required by industry standards worldwide which could enhance safe work practices on aerial sites. Offering a robust configuration with simple parts, the guard contact alarm design provides excellent visibility of the control panel and surroundings for the operator whilst not interfering with machine operation.

Genie Access Platform Specialists

At Platform Sales & Hire we have been supplying new, used and rental Genie access equipment across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire and further afield for over a decade. Whether you are looking for a scissor lift, cherry picker or personnel lift, our extensive Genie range will cater to all of your requirements.

BUY USED BOOM OR SCISSOR LIFTS FRESH OUT OF REFURBISHMENT

Our 2002 JLG 450AJ articulating diesel boom lift is available to buy now

Buying a refurbished boom or scissor lift can be a cost-effective alternative to buying new powered access machinery. At Prolift Access, we can give used machines a new lease of life with refurbishments and resprays prior to sale.

Pictured are two of our most recent refurbishments, a 2002 JLG 450AJ diesel boom lift and a 2005 Genie GS-1932 electric scissor which are both looking as good as new.

The JLG 450AJ is a 45ft articulating boom lift which has been a reliable member of our hire fleet. It has been professionally maintained and fully serviced under Prolift’s company service plan and is available to view or buy now for £14,950 + VAT.

The GS-1932 has already been snapped up but is one of several Genie 19ft electric scissors available for refurbishment prior to sale if required. We also have 2004 and 2006 models available, with prices starting at £4,555 + VAT.

One of our Genie GS-1932 electric scissor lifts which underwent a full refurbishment prior to sale

PROLIFT MD PLANS CHARITY CYCLE RIDE TO APEX 2017 IN AMSTERDAM

Prolift Access managing director Andy Pearson is planning to cycle more than 400km to this year’s APEX 2017 show in Amsterdam.

Andy is planning the three-day charity ride to raise money for the Lighthouse Club, which provides support to construction workers and their families.

He already has several riders joining him, including IPAF’s director of operations Giles Councell, Training-4-Safety training manager Barry Donaghy and Barry’s daughter Katherine.

But he’s keen to hear from anyone else interested in taking part.

Andy said: “Day one is a 143km route. We start early at Royal Tunbridge Wells, heading for the ferry at Dover which will take in a short climb up to the top of the famous white cliffs.

“After crossing the English Channel, we’ll cycle the short ride from Calais along the coast to Dunkirk for our first overnight stay.

“Day two takes in three countries over 125km. From Dunkirk, we’ll head along the coast into Belgium and then inland towards Bruges. We’ll finish the day by cycling into Holland for an overnight stop at Middelburg.

“The grand finale on day three is a 170km flat ride towards Amsterdam, passing Rotterdam and The Hague.”

The charity ride is due to start on Saturday, April 29, arriving in Amsterdam on Monday, May 1 – the day before the start of the show at the Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre.

Prolift Access managing director Andy Pearson is planning a three-day charity cycle to Amsterdam to raise money for the Lighthouse Club.

Aviation order for Platform Sales & Hire

We are just supplying a large order for refurbished access equipment to a major European airline, the 10 machines comprise of 8 refurbished GS1932s and 2 Z45-25J bi-energy booms.

The ten machines have been completely refurbished at our Newton Longville engineering shop, the refurbishment included full respray, new wheels and batteries, together with control box overhaul. The machines are destined for the airlines new hangar facility situated in Eastern Europe.

We have a long relationship with the airline and we have now supplied a total of 50 machines to their facilities throughout Europe.

The attached picture shows our happy engineering team, having completed the order in record time.

Access Platforms across Herts, Beds and Bucks

For over a decade here at Platform Sales we have been supplying brand new, used and rental access equipment to companies across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire as well as further afield.

From our two locations in Milton Keynes and Birmingham, we offer a huge selection of access equipment from scissor lifts to cherry pickers and low-level platforms.

New Access Equipment

As authorised distributors of Genie, JLG, Niftylift and UpRight access lifts, we are proud to supply a selection of brand new platforms. With decades worth of experience in the industry, our highly knowledgable team members offer an unrivalled service to our customers nationwide. Whether you are looking for a brand new cherry picker, scissor lift or personnel lift, our huge range of access lifts will cater to all of your requirements.

Used Access Equipment

In addition to our new access equipment, we also stock a vast amount of used platforms which have been thoroughly serviced by our on-site technicians to ensure they are performing safely and effectively.

Our used equipment offers flexibility across the board when working at height, should you require an access platform capable of working in narrow aisles or one capable of supporting considerable loads, our used access platform range has the solution for you.