Boom Lift Hire
Summit Platforms offers a comprehensive selection of articulating and telescopic boom lifts, commonly known as cherry pickers, designed to provide safe and efficient access to elevated work areas. With working heights ranging from 7.70m to 58.56m, our fleet includes electric, diesel, bi-energy, hybrid, and tracked boom lifts to suit various applications.
We supply equipment from leading manufacturers such as Genie, JLG, Niftylift, Snorkel, Skyjack and Manitou, ensuring high-quality performance for your operators on site.
Applications for Boom Lifts
Boom lifts are widely utilised across multiple sectors, including:
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Construction: Reaching high elevations for building, steel erection, painting, or cladding tasks.
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Maintenance: Accessing rooftops, windows, or lighting systems for repairs and cleaning or installation of signage or HVAC equipment.
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Warehousing: Installation and maintenance of high storage systems.
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Events: Assisting in setting up lighting rigs, banners, or decorations at height.
Tips for Hiring a Boom Lift
To ensure you select the most suitable boom lift for your project, consider the following:
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Assess the Working Height and Outreach: Determine the maximum height and horizontal reach required for your tasks.
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Evaluate Ground Conditions: Make sure the surface is suitable for the boom you wish to hire. The majority of self propelled booms are wheeled, although there are tracked boom lifts suitable for landscaped areas. Do you require a Rough terrain boom to get across the site?
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Power Source Selection: Electric models for indoor use to minimise emissions and noise, or diesel-powered lifts for outdoor projects requiring sustained power all day long. Bi-energy lifts provide great flexibility if working on sites where you need to operate indoors and outdoors.
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Safety Features: All Summit Platforms booms are subject to a comprehensive pre delivery inspection prior to your hire. In addition - safety features such as harness attachment points, emergency descent systems and secondary guarding are fitted as standard. Read more here
Why Choose Summit Platforms?
Above all - Summit Platforms put safety at the centre of everything we do. We offer:
Extensive Fleet: A wide range of modern boom lifts from world leading manufacturers, ensuring reliability and efficiency. The highest specification and most modern equipment.
Expert Support: Our knowledgeable team offers guidance to help you select the right equipment for your specific needs.
Competitive Rates: Affordable hire options tailored to suit your project requirements.
Nationwide Coverage: With multiple depots across the UK - we can provide comprehensive UK boom lift hire and support.
On time delivery and collection and, importantly, invoice correctly every time.
Contact your local depot today for a hire quote.
Boom Lift Training (IPAF 3b Certification)
Need training for safe boom/cherry picker operation? Summit Platforms offers IPAF Category 3b (mobile boom) training to help you or your team use boom lifts safely and efficiently.
Learn more and book your training here.
And finally ... What is a Cherry Picker?
A cherry picker, or boom lift, is an aerial work platform featuring a hydraulic arm that can extend both vertically and horizontally, allowing operators to access hard-to-reach areas safely. These versatile machines are essential in various industries for tasks that require working at height.
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