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,…
We are pleased to announce we have placed an order for 10 units of GSR’s 20.1 metre B200PX truck mounted platforms following last year’s order for 10 units of the 18 metre GSR B180Ts in 2019. Mounted on a 3.5 tonne, Euro VI compliant, MB311 Mercedes Sprinter chassis, the articulated B200PX features a dual sigma…
New Bristol Depot now open UK Truck-Mount rental specialist Smart Platforms have today opened the doors to a new depot in Avonmouth Bristol UK as part of our expansion strategy. Location is Key With the majority of rentals being self-drive collects, location is a key driver, all of our depots are within 2 miles of…
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. …
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…
Smart Platforms NEW S33j Here at Smart our bread and butter are vehicle mounts: 10m – 23m, under 3.5 tonne. In addition to this, as you may or may not know – we have a finite number of 26m units available on the rental fleet. However, what some of our more southern customers may not…
Smart Platforms NEW V13T Our new addition: Versalift ETM36-F mounted to 3.5 Tonne GVW Ford Transit chassis, or the V13T as we like to call it. We’ve just purchase five units – fresh off the line, which have been integrated into our fleet, available for hire now. They’ll be rolling out sporting a fresh design.…
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…
We all know it can be a little daunting hiring anything for the first time, but when hiring our vehicle mounted access platforms there really is no need to worry. Here is what you can expect when picking one up for the first time on a self-drive basis. Step 1 From 7:30am our…
You can now hire Cherry Pickers in Sheffiled with us! We are delighted to announce that our fifth hire centre is now open in Sheffield. Offering all the great services available from any smart platforms depot including, truck mounted cherry pickers, van mounted access platforms and IPAF & PASMA training. The site will serve Yorkshire,…