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10 uses of a telescopic boom lift

When planning a work-from-height project, you’ll likely want to consider a variety of MEWPs to help you complete the task in hand. If so, we’d like to suggest telescopic booms as a contender for the best boom lift for the job.

Reading on, we’ve explored the practical uses of telescopic booms, to give you an idea of whether this piece of equipment is the right fit for your next project.

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What is a personnel lift?

If you’re on the hunt for a ‘Mobile Elevating Work Platform’, you’ve likely come across a spectrum of machines offering various advantages. There are often so many to choose from, it is important to choose the right MEWP for the job!

In this article, we’ve explored one of the most common types of platforms – the personnel lift – including identifying the different features. Like push around vertical platforms (PAVs), personnel lifts are used for low level access, but there are slight differences between the two.

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How Horizon’s Platform Finder Helps Make MEWP Selection Easier

Choosing the right access platform is essential for ensuring safety, efficiency, and the success of any work at height project, whether you’re operating at 2 metres or over 25 metres. With safety being paramount and deadlines critical for business and project objectives, getting the right advice is key.

That’s why in addition to expert advice from our team, Horizon Platforms created Platform Finder, a quick and easy online tool designed to help you select MEWPs for your projects.

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What Are the Uses of a Cherry Picker?

Cherry pickers, also known as boom lifts, are extremely versatile and essential when accessing high and hard-to-reach areas. Whether you’re in construction, maintenance, or even filmmaking, understanding the different cherry picker uses can help you choose the right equipment for your project. 

This blog will explore the various uses of cherry pickers and why you may need one for your next project.

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