Types of truck-mounted articulated or telescopic aerial platforms: how to choose the right one?

Truck-mounted aerial platforms: what are they? 

There are numerous models of truck-mounted aerial platforms. That is why it is important to know the models, applications, different types of equipment and technical characteristics.
Truck-mounted aerial platforms are people-lifting machines that can be installed on a truck, a van or any other type of vehicle. The beauty of truck-mounted aerial platforms is the wide variety of terrains on which they can be used, while the different types of boom allow for different performances, among which versatility and stability are essential ingredients for this type of exceptional lifting solution.

Technical characteristics and uses of truck-mounted aerial platforms

Safety is very important when looking for a truck-mounted aerial platform. This type of machine already offers great stability, because it is helped by the weight of the platform. Before the mechanical boom is raised, hydraulic stabilisers are opened to increase stability, making the machine completely safe.
In fact, stability and versatility are among the main features that must always be taken into account when choosing to rent a truck-mounted aerial platform, regardless of the context in which you intend to work. Obviously, it is important to get good advice, and Werent can offer a solution for every lifting need.

Uses of truck-mounted aerial platforms

Truck-mounted aerial platforms can be used on a wide variety of terrains, as they are perfect for all types of construction sites, excellent in construction, maintenance of lighting and green areas, and are generally capable of lifting between 200 and 600 kg. Truck-mounted aerial platforms are perfect machines for working in both open and closed environments, such as:

- Construction sites
- Building facades
- Industrial facilities
- Construction activities
- Demolition work
- Maintenance
- Green management
- Tree pruning
- Lighting poles
- Installation of video surveillance systems

The difference between an articulated truck-mounted aerial platform and a telescopic truck-mounted aerial platform

There are many different types of truck-mounted aerial platforms, but they mainly fall into two categories: articulated boom aerial platforms and telescopic boom aerial platforms.
These means of lifting people are designed to allow operators to reach various heights in complete safety and with maximum speed and precision of operation.

• Thanks to their articulated boom structure, articulated aerial platforms can extend both vertically and horizontally, reaching up to and exceeding 40 metres. Thanks to their great versatility, they are among the most widely used lifting machines.
• Telescopic aerial platforms, on the other hand, have a boom that is installed on a turntable. This makes it easy to reach great heights quickly and, above all, safely. Some models of telescopic platforms also have an extension called a "Jib", which is able to support the operator, helping him to get closer to the working area even when it seems unreachable. These machines are capable of reaching significant heights (they are able to reach and exceed 40 metres in height). The boom extensions allow straight and direct lifting, thus reaching very high working areas.

The main differences between these two types of aerial platforms are:

• Articulated boom aerial platforms have an articulated boom thanks to which it is possible to reach great heights in a stable and safe manner. Most models reach a height of between 15 and 25 metres.
• Telescopic boom aerial platforms, on the other hand, are equipped with an extendable boom for lifting the operator. For some models, these machines reach heights of over 40 metres.

How to choose beetween an articulated and a telescopic platform?

The choice depends on the specific requirements of your job site. Here is a practical guide:

• Choose a truck-mounted articulated lift if: you need to operate in a city center or confined space and need to "reach over" an obstacle, such as a rooftop or tree branches, to position yourself directly above the work area.

• Choose a truck-mounted Telescopic Lift if: you have clear maneuvering space and need to maximize horizontal outreach (horizontal distance) or reach extreme heights (over 30 meters) quickly and along a straight trajectory.

Rental of truck-mounted aerial platforms in Italy, the Werent offer

It is always a good idea to pay the utmost attention when choosing the most suitable aerial platform for the type of work. Werent has a vast fleet of vehicles that is constantly being updated, to offer the right machine, also in terms of safety at work.
 
Werent is specialised in the rental of truck-mounted aerial platforms to give the customer the opportunity to make an informed and safe choice of the right machine to rent, avoiding wasting resources.
Werent has a modern and constantly updated fleet of machines to offer customers the right solution for every type of need:

• rental of machines for lifting people
• rental of machines for lifting goods
• earth-moving machinery rental.

In addition, thanks to an internal training school ITUS Academy, Werent is able to issue permits and licenses for the conduct of all types of mobile elevating platforms (AWP).
Contact us at +39 080 4837696 or by email at noleggio@werentgroup.com: our staff will immediately provide you with all the information you need.