Hiring a Cherry Picker in Hemel Hempstead or North London?

Which Cherry Picker Is Best for My Job?

If you’re looking to hire a cherry picker in Hemel Hempstead or North London, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re tackling building maintenance, signage installation, tree surgery, or roof work, choosing the right powered access platform makes all the difference — both in safety and efficiency.

At Smart Platforms, our Hemel depot serves as a strategic pickup point for customers operating in Hertfordshire, North London, and surrounding areas. Just off the M1 and M25, it’s ideal for collecting a self-drive cherry picker on your way into London — and dropping it off again once the job’s done.

Let’s walk through the main considerations when deciding which machine is right for your job:

1. Are you staying on one site, or moving between several?

If your work is static — on one site for several days or weeks — then a delivered scissor lift or self-propelled boom may be a better fit. These machines are designed for longer-term use and can be arranged through our rehire division, Smart Rentall.

But if you’re covering multiple sites in a short period (common for street lighting, signage, or roofing contractors), then self-drive cherry picker hire is your best bet. Our Hemel cherry pickers are all under 3.5 tonnes, road-legal, and available to collect and return on your schedule.

2. Will the machine fit on-site?

Setup space can be a challenge, especially in tight North London streets. That’s why we offer compact and adaptable vehicle-mounts like:

• V11T – No outriggers, great for restricted width areas

• S20J – Narrow jacking for tighter urban setups

• Z20i – One-sided jacking to maximise reach with minimal footprint

If your site is very narrow or soft underfoot (like grass or cobbles), we can also supply tracked spider lifts via our rehire division.

3. What reach do you need?

This is where we’ll guide you. All we need to know is:

• Maximum working height

• Maximum outreach

We’ll take care of the rest — using maps, images, or even a site visit if needed. And remember: outreach is measured from the centre of the machine, not the side of the vehicle — so always allow for a buffer.

4. Do you need specialist features?

Some examples:

• Fly-jib machines (like our Z21 or Z23) help reach over obstructions like parapets and conservatories

• Van mounts (like V12) have secure internal storage — great if you want to transport tools

• Higher basket capacity (Z20 has up to 230kg for two people and gear)

5. Are you working off-road?

If your job is on a field, verge, or construction site, consider our RT13 rough terrain platform. It’s self-drive and built for tougher conditions.

6. Need something bigger?

Our operated hire fleet includes truck-mounted platforms from 33m to 56m, complete with trained operators. Available nationwide, day or night.

Final thoughts

The Hemel depot is more than just a local hire branch — it’s the go-to for North London access jobs. Close to the major motorway network and open early, we make it easy to collect the right machine, head into town, and get the job done.

Still unsure what you need? Give us a call — you’re not just hiring a cherry picker, you’re hiring our 20+ years of powered access experience.