Choosing the right powered access platform for your work isn’t always straightforward. Let’s break down the key factors to consider when deciding which cherry picker to hire. 1. How long will you be on site? If your work is all based at a single location over a long period—weeks or months—you may be better off…
UK-based truck-mounted access platform company Smart Platform Rental has added the first CPL E-Tech KL26 and KL21b van-mounted cherry picker in the UK to its fleet. The E-Tech KL26 is a fully electric van-mounted cherry picker. With a range of 110 miles*, the KL26 is a ULEZ-compliant eco-friendly platform mounted on a 3.5-tonne Renault Master…
Here at Smart Platforms, we specialise in hiring self-drive vehicle-mounted cherry pickers. Cherry pickers, also known as MEWPS, booms, powered access, or simply platforms, are machines with one purpose – to undertake work at height. ‘Cherry picker’ is a blanket term that describes several machines, from scissors lifts to self-propelled booms to spider lifts. Self-drive,…
What’s in store for 2023? Smart Platforms had a great year in 2022. We owe this to our loyal staff and customers. This year, we are striving for continuous improvement right across the business. All this with the customer in mind: convenient processes, clear communication and bespoke machines. We worked really hard last year to…
At Smart Platform Rental, we pride ourselves on knowing all there is to know about vehicle-mounted platform rental. Our core business has historically been self-drive vehicle-mounts from 10-27 metres. However, in recent years our customers have shown an appetite for the bigger machines. Today, we have the largest fleet of 51m vehicle-mounted platforms in the UK.…
The New S27 Truck mount available from Smart Platforms The TB 270+ is the most efficient truck-mounted Ruthmann STEIGER in the 3.5 tonne category: with a 27m working height and 16.4m lateral outreach – it’s easy to see why. …
Traffex – The Event For the 28th year running, thousands of industry professionals are set to convene at Europe’s largest road, traffic, parking and transport event, Traffex. The objective: to showcase the latest in technology, that of which will mould the UK’s future transport networks. 350 exhibitors and thousands of industry professionals gather at…
Anti-entrapment Our machines provide an effective modern access solution for work at height, but there’s always room for improvement – of course. We have conducted a safety driven initiative in order to create a safer working environment. Smart platforms driving safety forward with anti-entrapment (also referred to as secondary guarding). Secondary Guarding In the unfortunate…
Whether you’re a first time or regular user, it’s wise to never become complacent when operating plant machinery. If you follow a certain procedure, pay due care and attention and remember your training, then you will minimise the risk of injuries and damages. If you’re going to do something, then you may as well do…