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Platform Sales and Hire Ltd are Celebrating 15 Exciting Years

The company was founded in 2002 by Chris Caney and Duncan Howard on an ethos to supply customers with modern, up-to-date access equipment and excellent value for money. Fifteen years on we are proud to still uphold our original values, whether the equipment is rented or purchased.

The early years focussed on sales until Bucks Access Rental was acquired in 2010 allowing us to enter the rental market with a fleet of 80 machines. Our staff, customers and manufacturers, together with long-standing friends in the industry, have all helped us grow to a fleet of 850 machines. Operating out of two Access Depots – Milton Keynes and Birmingham – our team has grown from two to over 63 members of staff.

Our fully-equipped Service Department is busy maintaining around 400 service contracts nationwide, while our IPAF Training Department achieved PASMA Approved Training Centre status in February 2016.

Taking time to reflect on such a milestone, we’re viewing the future with immense excitement. Year on year we are growing and as a company, we’re looking forward to more positive growth and everything the next 15 years or more will bring!

PROLIFT ACCESS OPEN HINKLEY POINT C PROJECT DESK

The Prolift Access Hinkley Point C project desk at the Somerset Energy Innovation Centre

Prolift Access has its new Hinkley Point C project desk up and running.

Based at the Somerset Energy Innovation Centre at Bridgwater, our project desk is conveniently located right on the doorstep of the Hinkley C development.

Prolift is a fully registered supplier with the Hinkley Supply Chain and can provide contractors with all their powered access requirements while working at Hinkley Point.

We have an extensive range of boom and scissor lifts, and other specialist powered access equipment, which can be delivered quickly and reliably from our main depot in Wellington just down the M5.

Prolift Access is also members of the Hinkley Point Training Agency and can provide a full range of IPAF training for boom or scissor lift operators as well as PASMA training for access tower users.

UNUSUAL DISCOVERY DURING BOOM LIFT LOLER EXAMINATION

A family of birds found nesting in a customer’s boom lift this week

Prolift Access engineers are experts in fault-finding and repair when it comes to powered access equipment, but some jobs aren’t as straight forward as you’d expect.

During a visit to a customer’s site for a routine LOLER examination and service on a trailer-mounted boom lift this week, our mobile engineer Barry Green made a particularly unusual discovery.

A family of birds had nested in the Niftylift 120T and, judging by Barry’s photo, the babies seemed more interested in getting their breakfast than a six-monthly LOLER.

After liaising with the customer, it was decided to delay the service and keep the machine out of action until the young birds have flown the nest.

Our standard agreements over 1-3 years include all LOLER examinations, services, reminders, certificates and documentation, as well as no callout fees on breakdowns. We have depots located across the South West and can provide flexible agreements tailored to suit your requirements.

80ft Hybrid Boom Lift From JLG

JLG has unveiled a new 80ft true Hybrid articulated boom lift, the H800AJ which will be available worldwide late 2017.

In diesel mode the engine powers the pumps and the ‘generator’. When extra power is required for steep inclines or heavy mud etc… the electric motor kicks in and adds the additional horsepower required for the incline. As such it is described as a parallel Hybrid system.

This machine can also run as a pure battery electric machine to reduce noise and emissions. As with the standard machine it is equipped from four wheel hydraulic drive, and an oscillating axle, with four wheel steer option. The H800AJ has a capacity of 230kg, with 16.8 metres outreach and 26.3 metres working height and an overall weight of 15.6 tonnes

At Platform Sales & Hire Ltd. we have a huge selection of brand new, used and rental access platforms available. Whether you are looking for a scissor lift, cherry picker, boom lift or personnel lift, our huge selection will cater to all of your requirements.

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