Capital Equipment News April 2021

Low-level lifts should fit through standard doors without the need for fold-down rails, allowing contractors to quickly and efficiently move to the next location.

T here are hundreds of lifts on the market and picking the right lift optimises productivity and operator safety on the jobsite and adds a low-maintenance machine to any tool fleet. When faced with multiple catalogues of varying models and specs, customers should consider four features before making a purchase – working height, platform size, worksite impact and lifting capacity. Heightened awareness Less is more when it comes to interior working heights. Contractors might think they need a lift with working heights taller than 7 m, when actually they may be able to reach all projects from that height and often much lower. In fact, roughly 70% of lift operators say their jobs required working heights lower than 7 m. Those smaller lifts bring added benefits to many jobsites. Low-level scissor lifts have step-in heights as low as 50 cm, making it easy for operators to load tools and materials onto the platform. Low step- in heights eliminate the fatigue caused by climbing multiple ladder rungs, reduce the chance of a serious falls and minimise repetitive strains that can create workers’ compensation issues. Some manufacturers

There are hundreds of lifts on the market and picking the right lift optimises productivity and operator safety on the jobsite and adds a low-maintenance machine to any tool fleet

Having a lift that offers plenty of working space, yet still fits through cramped worksites, is just as important as reaching the correct working height

When faced with a project that requires working through long hallways and working hours, consider lifts that feature castor locks and efficient, built-in, charging systems

Knowing what features fit your business’s or project’s needs puts you ahead of the curve when it comes to selecting a low-level lift

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