- Working height: Where will the job be done? This will determine the required height and model. A vertical lift is ideal for above tasks. A telescopic lift would be ideal for outreach applications. An articulating boom is the ideal option for blocked work locations. Understand the meaning of working height. You may need to reach a 25-ft working height, therefore you might believe you need a 25-ft scissor lift, but a 19-ft lift with a 6-ft tall person in the basket provides the same reach and costs 35% less.
- People/Tools/Equipment: Knowing the number of people needed as well as the necessary equipment and tools for the task will disclose the platform capacity as well as whether or not AC power is required.
- Indoor / Outdoor Use: Is the employment located indoors or outdoors? An electric or propane power source is utilized indoors. For use outside, a diesel or gas-powered source is preferable.
- Jobsite Terrain: For the majority of situations, a four wheel drive machine will be suitable.
- Tires: Depending on the circumstances, you may have several alternatives here. To avoid flats, you can choose between regular pneumatic tires and foam-filled tires. High-flotation tires perform best on particular grass surfaces, whereas solid, non-marking tires are intended for use on wood flooring, tile, or marble. Indoor jobs necessitate fixed-axle or 2WD vehicles with non-marking tires. Outdoor work typically necessitates oscillating axles and 4WD with rough terrain tires.
- Capacity: An electric driven scissor lift should have enough battery power to endure an 8-10 hour day. Keep in mind that the batteries require 8 hours of steady energy when the gadget is not in use to completely recharge. New project sites frequently have temporary generators that only run during working hours, leaving little to no time to change the lift.
- Work Area: Consider the complete work area while determining access. A full-length scissor may not fit into the working space overhead if you’re operating in a ceiling grid or between pipes or other barriers or fixtures. A single-person personnel lift with a narrower, smaller basket would be preferable in this scenario.
- Lift Weight: Take a look at your lift weight as well. Because contractor weight estimates are likely to be low, if the project requires lifting 1000 lbs., a contractor should consider a machine capable of lifting 1200 to 1500 lbs. This assures peak performance.
- Bulky Items: Mechanical contractor customers, for example, frequently have huge, bulky items in their carts. This application need a broad scissor rather than the 32-in small type often utilized for entering restricted spaces. Similarly, even while working indoors, insulation contractors sometimes use tough terrain scissors. Workers may store big bundles of insulation in the basket as a result. The more they carry, the fewer visits to the ground to refill and, eventually, the greater their output.
- Building Access: A normal door measures 34-36 inches wide. Electric scissor lifts are typically available in widths ranging from 32 to 46 inches. If there isn’t a double door, the operator won’t be able to fit the larger lift inside the building.
Renting a boom lift, fork lift, or scissor lift should be simple and straightforward. Considering all of the above variables before your next job will guarantee that you make the best-informed option for your equipment needs and do not spend more money than necessary. For further information, please contact one of our rental agents at (813)971-9990 or visit our website at www.rentalex.com to view our aerial platform fleet.
