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Top 10 Aerial Work Platform Brand & Manufacturers

This section provides a list of the top 10 Aerial Work Platform manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Aerial Work Platform, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers （Ranking in no particular order）

: Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 188, Qihang Road, Leidian Town, Deqing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province

Company website: http://www.cndingli.com/

Company Overview

Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co., Ltd. was founded in 2005. It is an equipment manufacturing enterprise engaged in the research and development, production, sales and service of intelligent aerial work platforms. The company is the leader in the domestic aerial work platform industry and a listed company on the Shanghai A-share market (stock code: 603338). It covers a total area of 1,065 acres and a construction area of 590,000 square meters. The company has established R&D centers in Italy and Germany overseas, and has established corporate research institutes in China. It has obtained more than 300 patents, including more than 100 invention patents, more than 60 foreign patents, and 5 computer software copyright registration certificates. It has participated in the formulation of 16 national standards and 9 industry standards to achieve technological globalization. The company has built a "factory of the future" with the highest degree of automation in the global industry, realizing digital design, intelligent production, intelligent management, collaborative manufacturing, green manufacturing and safe manufacturing. It has independently developed more than 80 intelligent aerial work platforms, which are widely used in the construction, commerce, industry and other fields. They have passed European CE, American ANSI and other certifications and are exported to more than 80 countries and regions including the United States, Germany, Japan and other markets. The company complies with the trend of electrification, greening and intelligence, and has completed the electrification of its entire product line. It is a global manufacturer of large-load, modular electric boom series, and has launched a 2-year warranty for booms and a 3-year warranty for AC scissors in the industry. By establishing a remanufacturing plant and advocating the use of recycling and energy-saving, it provides customers with full life cycle services for products. In the process of globalization strategy, the company has successively invested in Italy's MAGNI, the United States' MEC, and Germany's TEUPEN. On this basis, more than ten overseas branches have been established, local marketing teams have been formed, modern office buildings and large warehouses have been configured, and a global sales network has been laid out in all directions. Domestically, the company has established Shanghai Dingce, a pilot enterprise for domestic financing leasing in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, and has actively promoted the development of the industry. At present, the company's fifth phase project with a total investment of 2.2 billion yuan, covering an area of 365 acres and an annual output of 4,000 large-scale intelligent high-altitude aerial work platforms is under intensive construction. After production, the company's annual output value will exceed 10 billion yuan. In the future, the company will continue to upgrade its "factory of the future", continue to deepen its R&D, production, and intelligent manufacturing processes, and implement the strategy of "a new era of electrification of non-road mobile machinery" to guide the industry to a higher level of development and make aerial work platforms "Made in China" shine internationally.

: Terex (China) Investment Co., Ltd.

Address: Tianyuan Port Center, Building A, No. 2, East Third Ring Road North, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Company website: https://www.terex.com/en

Company Overview

Genie was founded in 1966 when Bud Bushnell bought the rights to a material lift that used compressed air to operate. The name Genie was born because the tool, which could be raised and lowered, was reminiscent of "magic in a bottle." As demand for material lifts and mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) grew, manlifts, telescopic boom lifts, articulated boom lifts and telescopic forklifts were added to the Genie product line. The Terex Aerial Work Platforms Division Changzhou Factory is not only able to design and produce products suitable for China based on user needs, but also has the ability to manufacture international products suitable for the United States and the European Union. Today, Genie equipment is widely used in various industrial occasions and fields around the world, such as rental, aviation, construction, entertainment, industry, warehousing and retail.

: JLG (Tianjin) Equipment Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 228, Jingsan Road, Airport Economic Zone, Tianjin

Company website: http://www.jlg.com/zh-cn/

Company Overview

Since 1969, JLG Industries, Inc. has been winning the confidence and trust of its customers through innovation. As a global leader in the design and manufacture of aerial work equipment, JLG products and personnel are spread all over the world, providing customers with higher and farther support, providing powerful, full-featured equipment and training and services that customers need. JLG (JLG) Co., Ltd. of the United States is a subsidiary of the American Oshkosh Corporation and is headquartered in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. The company not only produces JLG brand aerial work platforms and forklift equipment, including straight arm, curved arm and scissor aerial work platforms, mast lifts and mobile cargo sorting lifts, as well as telescopic arm forklifts. In addition, JLG also provides a series of supporting accessories to help improve the versatility and efficiency of its products. There are a total of 414 patents worldwide, including 12 in China. Patents include Skyguard, liftpod, etc.

: Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 26 Tuolanshan Road, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Company website: http://www.xcmg.com/

Company Overview

Xugong Group Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. (XCMG Machinery, stock code: 000425.SZ) is a core member of Xuzhou Engineering Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (XCMG Group). It is a 100 billion-level enterprise with a large scale, complete product varieties and series, high competitiveness, influence and national strategic position in my country's engineering machinery industry. The company's predecessor can be traced back to the Huaxing Iron and Steel Works established in 1943. It is the founder and pioneer of China's engineering machinery industry, leading the industry to open the precedent of internationalization and continuously contributing to major global engineering construction. The company's products cover five pillar industries of earthmoving machinery, lifting machinery, pile-driving machinery, concrete machinery, and road machinery, as well as strategic new industries such as mining machinery, aerial work platforms, environmental industry agricultural machinery, port machinery, and rescue and support equipment. It has more than 60 main engine, trade service and new business enterprises.

: Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 361, Yinpen South Road, Changsha City, Hunan Province (Zhonglian Science and Technology Park)

Company website: http://www.zoomlion.com

Company Overview

Founded in 1992, Zoomlion is mainly engaged in the research and development and manufacturing of high-tech equipment such as construction machinery and agricultural machinery, as well as new building materials. Its leading products cover 18 categories, 105 product series, and 636 models. It is an A+H-share listed company in the industry, with a registered capital of 8.678 billion yuan and total assets of 133 billion yuan. Zoomlion is an enterprise incubated from the National Research Institute and a setter of industry standards. It has 8 major national scientific research and innovation platforms, with an R&D investment intensity of over 8%; it has applied for a total of 16,120 patents, including 6,919 invention patents; the company has successively led and participated in the formulation and revision of 527 national, industry and group standards, and 27 international standards, standing at the commanding heights of global industry technology. Zoomlion's manufacturing bases are distributed all over the world. In China, it has formed 14 major parks, including Zoomlion Science and Technology Park, Zoomlion Lugu Industrial Park, Zoomlion Wangcheng Industrial Park, Zoomlion Quantang Industrial Park, Zoomlion Guanxi Industrial Park, Zoomlion Hanshou Industrial Park, Zoomlion Deshan Industrial Park, Zoomlion Jinshi Industrial Park, Zoomlion Yuanjiang Industrial Park, Zoomlion Weinan Industrial Park, Zoomlion Huayin (Huashan) Industrial Park, Zoomlion Shanghai (Songjiang) Industrial Park, Zoomlion Wuhu Industrial Park, and Zoomlion Kaifeng Industrial Park. Overseas, it has the Italian CIFA Industrial Park, the German M-TEC Industrial Park, the German WILBERT Industrial Park, the Indian Industrial Park, the Brazilian Industrial Park, and the China-Belarus Industrial Park. It will also build new factories in Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Zoomlion has covered more than 100 countries and regions around the world, and has market layouts along the "Belt and Road". Its products are exported to high-end markets such as the Middle East, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Russia, Europe, the United States, and Australia. The company has established branches and subsidiaries in nearly 20 countries around the world, including East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe. It has invested in industrial parks in Italy, Germany, Brazil, India, and Belarus, and plans to build new factories in Turkey and Saudi Arabia. It has also established more than 50 permanent offices around the world. With the UAE and Brazil as the center, it is gradually establishing a global logistics network and spare parts supply system. As a scientific research institute-converted enterprise, Zoomlion has continuously promoted reforms, formed a benign system and mechanism in which scientific research supports industry and industry feeds back scientific research, and has become a model for the reform of state-owned scientific research institutes; as a listed company that has established a modern enterprise system, Zoomlion has participated in the reform, reorganization, and transformation of traditional state-owned enterprises through restructuring and mergers and acquisitions, implanted new mechanisms and new technologies in old enterprises, and achieved both economic and social benefits. In the new round of reforms after the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee, Zoomlion's institutional innovation was established as a "sample" of mixed ownership by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. Zoomlion has pioneered the integration of overseas resources in China's construction machinery industry; using capital leverage, it has integrated high-quality assets worldwide, achieved rapid expansion, and built a global manufacturing, sales, and service network. So far, Zoomlion has successively acquired British company Prologis, Italian company CIFA, German company M-tec, Dutch company Raxtar and German company Wilbert, all of which have achieved good results. Among them, the acquisition of Italian company CIFA, a concrete machinery manufacturer, in 2008 made the company a pioneer and leader in the internationalization of Chinese construction machinery. This merger and integration has also entered Harvard University classroom as a classic case. Zoomlion's predecessor was the former Changsha Construction Machinery Research Institute of the Ministry of Construction. With more than 60 years of technological accumulation, it is the birthplace of Chinese construction machinery technology. Inheriting the technical heritage and industry mission of national scientific research institutes, Zoomlion has continuously launched products, technologies and overall solutions that help customers succeed through technological innovation. The leading position of construction machinery technology is stable; agricultural machinery has developed high-end agricultural machinery equipment such as large tractors and large high-efficiency combine harvesters, leading domestic agricultural machinery equipment to move towards high-end and develop in the direction of "smart agriculture and precision agriculture". The company is the secretariat of the ISO/TC96 Crane Technical Committee of the International Organization for Standardization, and the domestic counterpart of the Mobile Crane and Tower Crane Technical Committee. It participates in the formulation and revision of international standards on behalf of China. It has formulated and revised more than 300 national/industry standards to promote technological progress in the industry. In the process of internationalization, Zoomlion has continuously innovated and enriched the cultural connotation of "sincerity without rest, broad and profound". In the process of overseas resource integration, Zoomlion has won the recognition and welcome of the international community with the concept of "inclusiveness, rules, responsibility, co-creation and sharing", and refreshed the international image of Chinese enterprises going global. Since its listing, Zoomlion has ranked among the top in comprehensive performance among listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen.

: Shandong Lingong Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd.

Address: Lingong Industrial Park, Economic Development Zone, Linyi City, Shandong Province

Company website: https://www.sdlg.cn/

Company Overview

Lingong Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in February 2012 and is located at No. 2676, Kejia Road, High-tech Zone, Jinan City, Shandong Province. It currently has more than 1,800 employees, including more than 300 research and development personnel. It has more than 200 product patents and has been recognized as a "high-tech enterprise". Lingong Heavy Machinery focuses on multiple business sectors such as mining equipment, aerial work machinery, special machinery, and key components, all of which have grown into the company's main business and high-profit modules. Mining equipment module: covers four major series of wide-body mining vehicles MT, CMT, RT, UT and multiple varieties, as well as large mining excavators, hydraulic pile drivers, etc. The sales area has covered China, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Africa and other countries and regions, leading the development of the global wide-body mining vehicle industry. Aerial work machinery module: covers a full range of scissor-type lifting work platforms, a full range of boom-type lifting work platforms, forklifts and other varieties. The sales area has covered Europe, North America, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions, and has entered the global large-scale leasing company joint leasing, becoming a fast-growing manufacturer in China's aerial work machinery industry.

: Hunan Xingbang Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 128, Jinzhou Avenue East, High-tech Industrial Park, Ningxiang City, Changsha City, Hunan Province

Company website: http://www.sinoboom.com.cn

Company Overview

Hunan Xingbang Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. was registered and established on February 28, 2008. It is located in Changsha, Hunan, the capital of China's construction machinery. The company focuses on the research and development, manufacturing, sales and service of various aerial work equipment. At present, it has 6 series of aerial work platforms: self-propelled straight arm type, self-propelled curved arm type, self-propelled scissor type, spider type, vehicle-mounted type, and sleeve type. The product operating height ranges from 6 to 48 meters, with a complete product series and rich varieties and specifications. The products are widely used in the construction and maintenance of venues, factories, petrochemicals, ports and ships, municipal gardens, commercial complexes, etc. The company has a high starting point and started early in the self-propelled aerial work platform products. So far, the products have spread all over the country, and are exported to overseas markets such as Southeast Asia, Australia, the Middle East, South America, and Europe. As a technological pioneer in China's aerial work platform industry, the company has independent core technologies and has obtained more than 100 intellectual property rights of various types. Among them, utility model patents, core technologies, technical performance, and quality performance of products have been deeply recognized by domestic and international authoritative industries. At the same time, the company has obtained a series of certificates issued by international organizations such as the EU CE certification, ANSI Americas certification, Australian AS testing certificate, and EAC Customs Union certification.

: Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 1, Liutai Road, Liunan District, Liuzhou City, Guangxi

Company website: http://www.liugong.cn

Company Overview

Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd. is a core subsidiary of Guangxi Liugong Group Co., Ltd. In 1958, more than 500 entrepreneurs came to Liuzhou from Shanghai and other regions, and started their long journey of entrepreneurship in the wilderness of "Longtengbei" in the western suburbs of the city! After years of hard work and innovation. Starting from the launch of the first modern wheel loader in 1966, through continuous efforts and innovation, Liugong has now grown into an enterprise with excavators, earth-moving machinery, lifting machinery, industrial vehicles, compaction machinery, road construction and maintenance machinery, concrete machinery, pile-driving machinery, aerial work machinery, mining equipment, steel and prestressed machinery, compressors, cash crop mechanization equipment, pneumatic tools, engineering machinery accessories and other product varieties. Over the years, Liugong has always regarded every difficult challenge as an opportunity for development. Whether it is the hot Sahara Desert or the cold Antarctic, they have been conquered one by one by the powerful equipment built by Liugong. In addition, Liugong also knows that all advanced equipment exists only for the needs of customers. Therefore, while ensuring excellent performance, LiuGong's products also adhere to the humanistic and easy-to-use design concept, so that your engineering projects can be carried out quickly and smoothly. The unremitting pursuit of reliable quality is the foundation of LiuGong's credibility and the key to its development and growth. Today, LiuGong has more than 20 manufacturing bases, more than 17,000 employees, and 5 R&D bases around the world, and its products are sold in more than 170 countries and regions. To win customer satisfaction, trustworthy services are as indispensable as excellent products. As one of the companies with a complete global distribution network in the industry, LiuGong has more than 300 dealers in more than 130 countries, providing convenient and professional service support to global customers at any time. In the future, LiuGong will continue to work hard to build long-term partnerships with customers. No matter where you are, no matter what problems you face, LiuGong's advanced engineering machinery products and services will help you easily solve problems and create extraordinary value!

: OLSEN Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Address: Factory 7, No. 191, Huajin Road, Minhang District, Shanghai

Company website: http://www.haulotte.cn

Company Overview

Haulotte Group is a professional manufacturer of manned aerial work platforms. It is also a company with a century of experience in transportation and material lifting. On December 3, 1998, it was listed on the NASDAQ stock market in Paris, France, and became a formal listed company. The group has many sales subsidiaries and after-sales services across all continents. The factory produces more than 50 models of different heights to meet the needs of different customers. Oulisheng Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Haulotte Group in mainland China. As a manufacturer's representative, it is responsible for all sales and after-sales service activities of Haulotte and Biljax brand products under the Haulotte Group in mainland China. Haulotte adjusts the production line in time according to changes in market demand to meet customer needs. It has more than 20 subsidiaries distributed in various countries and an after-sales service network system covering more than 100 countries, focusing on the development of the rental industry in certain specific areas, highlighting the brand positioning of Haulotte.

: Sunward Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.

Address: Shanhe Industrial City, No. 1335, Liangtang East Road, Xingsha Industrial Base, Changsha County, Changsha City, Hunan Province

Company website: http://www.sunward.com.cn

Company Overview

Sunward Intelligent was founded in 1999 by Professor He Qinghua of Central South University. It is a subsidiary of Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd., a Fortune 500 company. It has developed into an international enterprise group with a certain influence at home and abroad, with the listed company Sunward Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. as its core and Changsha as its headquarters. The company's strategic positioning is "one point, three lines" and "one body and two wings", focusing on the equipment manufacturing industry, and developing comprehensively in the three major fields of engineering equipment, special equipment, and aviation equipment. With Hunan and Guangdong as two strategic locations, it continuously launches products with global influence. Leading innovation is the core of Sunward's development. At the beginning of its establishment, Sunward Intelligent proactively established a leading innovation model and system, which brought differentiated development opportunities to the company, and rooted innovation as a "gene" in the life of the company, forming a product group with distinct Sunward characteristics and significant differentiation. The company has successfully developed more than 400 specifications and models in more than ten fields, including underground engineering equipment, a full range of excavators, aerial machinery, complete sets of mining equipment, lifting machinery, agricultural and forestry machinery, rail engineering equipment, oil and gas pipeline equipment, hydraulic components, special equipment and general aviation equipment. High-end equipment products with independent intellectual property rights and core competitiveness are exported in batches to 90% of the countries and regions in the world. The "SUNWARD" trademark has been registered in dozens of countries around the world. The company has been granted more than 2,100 patents, including more than 270 authorized invention patents, more than 20 international patents, and more than 100 computer software copyrights. It has successively undertaken more than 70 national and provincial and ministerial projects such as the National "863" Plan, the National Science and Technology Support Plan, the Strong Foundation Project, and the National Key R&D Plan. The company takes "self-cultivation, business management, and caring for the world" as its core values, and "being a creator of world value in the field of equipment manufacturing" as its mission and vision. The pioneering innovation results have been highly recognized by leaders and experts at home and abroad.

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What is an Aerial Work Platform?

An aerial work platform (AWP), also known as an aerial lift or mobile elevated work platform (MEWP), is a mechanical device used to provide temporary access to elevated work areas. It consists of a platform or bucket that can be raised and lowered, usually mounted on a vehicle chassis, self - propelled base, or trailer. These platforms are equipped with safety features and controls to ensure the safety of the operator while working at heights, such as in construction, maintenance, and installation of electrical lines, signage, and building exteriors.

History of Aerial Work Platform

The history of aerial work platforms dates back to the early 20th century. The need for a safe and efficient way to access elevated areas led to the development of the first rudimentary lifts. Initially, these were simple hoisting devices with limited mobility. As technology advanced, with the development of hydraulics, motors, and better materials, aerial work platforms became more sophisticated. They evolved from basic scissor - lifts to a wide variety of designs including boom lifts and telescopic platforms, offering greater reach, height, and maneuverability. The increasing demand for working at heights in various industries further drove the innovation and improvement of these platforms.

Purpose of Aerial Work Platform

Access to Elevated Work Areas: The primary purpose of an AWP is to provide a safe and stable platform for workers to access areas that are difficult to reach, such as the upper floors of buildings, rooftops, or the tops of utility poles. This allows for construction, repair, painting, cleaning, and inspection work to be carried out at height.
Enhanced Safety: AWPs are designed with safety in mind. They have guardrails, emergency stop buttons, and safety harness attachment points to protect workers from falls. By using an AWP, the risk of workers using ladders or makeshift scaffolding, which can be more dangerous, is reduced.
Versatility in Work Applications: These platforms can be used in a wide range of industries and applications. In the construction industry, they are used for tasks like installing curtain walls or HVAC systems. In the maintenance of infrastructure, they are used to repair streetlights and traffic signals. The ability to adjust the height and position of the platform makes them suitable for many different types of work.

Principle of Aerial Work Platform

AWPs operate based on different mechanical and hydraulic principles depending on their type. For example, scissor - lifts work on the principle of a scissor - like mechanism. The platform is supported by a set of crossed metal supports that can be extended or retracted using a hydraulic system. As the hydraulic cylinders push or pull the scissor arms, the platform rises or falls. Boom lifts, on the other hand, use telescopic or articulating booms. The booms are extended and retracted using hydraulic power, allowing the platform to reach out and up to access different areas. The movement and operation of the platform are controlled by an operator using a control panel, which sends signals to the hydraulic pumps and motors to achieve the desired height and position.

Features of Aerial Work Platform

Variable Height and Reach: Aerial work platforms can achieve a wide range of heights and reaches. Some models can lift workers to several hundred feet in the air and extend horizontally to reach over obstacles or into difficult - to - access areas. The height and reach capabilities are determined by the design of the lift, such as the length of the boom or the extension of the scissor mechanism.
Stability and Safety Features: They are equipped with stability mechanisms such as outriggers that can be extended to provide a wider base of support. Additionally, safety features include non - slip surfaces on the platform, emergency descent systems, and alarms that sound if the platform is overloaded or tilted beyond safe limits.
Portability and Maneuverability: Many AWPs are self - propelled and can be easily moved around a work site. Some are designed to fit through standard doorways or operate in narrow aisles. Others can be towed by a vehicle and quickly set up at different locations, making them highly versatile for various job sites.
Operator - Friendly Controls: The control systems of AWPs are designed to be intuitive and easy to use. They usually have joysticks or buttons to control the movement of the platform, and some advanced models may have features like automatic leveling and position - memory functions to assist the operator.

Types of Aerial Work Platform

Scissor - Lift: Scissor - lifts have a platform that is raised and lowered by a scissor - like mechanism. They are known for their stability and are often used for indoor work or in areas where a large, stable platform is needed. They come in different sizes and lifting capacities and are suitable for tasks such as warehouse rack maintenance, interior building construction, and event setup.[!--empirenews.page--]
Boom - Lift: Boom - lifts have an extendable arm or boom that can reach out and up. They are further divided into telescopic and articulating boom - lifts. Telescopic boom - lifts have a straight, extendable boom that provides a long reach, while articulating boom - lifts have multiple jointed sections that allow for more flexibility in reaching around obstacles and up to different angles. Boom - lifts are commonly used for outdoor applications like building exterior work, tree trimming, and utility work.
Vertical Mast - Lift: These lifts have a vertical mast that raises and lowers the platform. They are compact and can be used in areas with limited space. Vertical mast - lifts are often used for tasks such as maintenance in narrow aisles, storefront sign installation, and small - scale construction work.

Precautions for using Aerial Work Platform

Operator Training: Operators of aerial work platforms must be properly trained and certified. Training includes understanding the controls, safety features, and proper operating procedures. They should also be trained in emergency procedures such as what to do in case of a power failure or a platform malfunction.
Pre - operation Inspection: Before each use, a thorough inspection of the aerial work platform should be carried out. This includes checking the hydraulic system, the platform structure, the safety features, and the controls. Any signs of damage or malfunction should be repaired before the platform is used.
Weather Conditions: AWPs should not be used in adverse weather conditions such as high winds, heavy rain, or lightning. High winds can cause the platform to sway and become unstable, while rain can affect the visibility and the operation of the controls and the electrical system.
Load Limitations: It's crucial to adhere to the platform's load - carrying capacity. Overloading can lead to instability and an increased risk of accidents. The combined weight of the operator, tools, and any materials on the platform should not exceed the rated capacity.

Things to consider when purchasing Aerial Work Platform

Work Requirements: Consider the type of work you will be doing, the height and reach needed, and the environment in which the platform will be used. For indoor work with limited space, a scissor - lift or a vertical mast - lift may be suitable. For outdoor and high - reach applications, a boom - lift might be a better choice.
Platform Capacity and Size: Look at the load - carrying capacity and the size of the platform. Ensure that it can accommodate the operators and the tools or materials they need to carry. A larger platform may be needed for tasks that require more equipment or for multiple workers.
Type of Aerial Work Platform: Decide between a scissor - lift, boom - lift, or vertical mast - lift based on your specific needs. Consider factors such as the mobility requirements, the ability to reach around obstacles, and the stability needed for the job.
Cost and Long - Term Viability: Evaluate the initial cost of the aerial work platform as well as its long - term operating and maintenance costs. Consider factors such as fuel or electricity consumption, maintenance requirements, and the availability of spare parts. A more expensive platform with better quality and performance may offer a better return on investment in the long run.

Terms of Aerial Work Platform

Scissor - Mechanism: The folding support structure in a scissor - lift that allows the platform to be raised and lowered. The scissor - mechanism operates based on the extension and retraction of the crossed arms through a hydraulic system.
Boom: The extendable arm in a boom - lift that provides the reach and height capabilities. Booms can be telescopic or articulating, and their length and flexibility determine the range of the aerial work platform.
Outrigger: A stabilizing device that extends from the base of the aerial work platform to provide a wider support area. Outriggers are used to increase the stability of the platform, especially when it is fully extended or when working on uneven ground.
Load - Carrying Capacity: The maximum weight that the aerial work platform's platform can safely support, including the weight of the operator, tools, and materials. Adhering to the load - carrying capacity is crucial for safe operation.