Aerial Hoists
Also known as cherry pickers, boom lifts or by their technical term MEWP (Mobile Elevated Working Platform), these are available in two types - scissors or articulated boom.
Our scissors lifts are battery operated and are suitable for indoor work, as well as outdoor work, provided that the surface that it is working from is solid & perfectly level (a sensor on the machine will not allow it elevate if the ground is sloping in anyway). Maximum platform height is around 19 feet / 5.6 metres.
Our articulated booms are diesel powered and self propelled, and should be operated only on solid ground, such as concrete or roadways. They weigh around 10 tonne and are not suitable for working off-road, i.e. on lawns or in fields. The maximum working height is 48.5 feet / 14.8 metres, with a sideways reach of 25 feet / 7.6 metres.
Both types of machine a suit for lifting two average sized men and their tools to the working height to a maximum weight of 500lbs / 227kg.
Full details can be found in the fact sheets below:
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Rates:
| One Day | Two Days | Three Days | Four Days | Full Week | Weekend | |
| 19' Scissors | €90 | €135 | €180 | €225 | €270 | €150 |
| 48.5' Boom | €200 | €275 | €350 | €425 | €500 | €300 |
These rates include VAT, but exclude haulage (which is calculated at €50 per hour from the time the truck leaves our yard in Ballyhaunis to when it returns) and diesel usage (if the tank is full when you receive it, then it should be returned full, otherwise an additional re-fuelling charge will apply).
Health & Safety
All machines are supplied with harnesses and lanyards, as required, and must be used. Full operating instructions are provided with the hoist and should be read before use. All of our machines are regularly tested, and will be hired to you with an in-date Form GA1 - Report of Thorough Examination. We ask that the machine only be operated by someone with a valid qualification under the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS). If you don't know somebody, we can supply an operator for you.
Damage, Fire & Theft
The machine is your responsibility when in your possession whether on-hire or not. Any loss or damage is the responsibility of the hirer. Please ensure that you have adequate insurance to cover eventuality.