SCISSOR LIFT
2 Trends driving demand for vertical mast lifts Similar to what’s happening in the compact scissor lift and low-level access lift markets, demand today for vertical mast lifts is being driven by users’ need for machines that meet these core requirements. • Smaller footprints to fit into smaller spaces • Lighter weight to be used on different types of sensitive surfaces, like finished flooring • Small (or zero) turning radius for enhanced manoeuvrability • Ability to fit into freight elevators Two trends increasing the demand for machines that match these requirements are: 1. The need to access narrower,
more confined work areas 2. The ability to work in weightrestricted applications Let’s take a closer look at these trends and how JLG is responding. The need to access narrower, more confined areas One of the biggest benefits of vertical mast lifts like the JLG® E18MML is that these machines allow users to access tight, confined indoor spaces like doorways,
stairways, hallways and other areas obstructed by infrastructure like in between tight racking, ducts for heating/cool work, pipes for plumbing and/or ceiling tiles and joists. And because many models, like the JLG E18MCL machine, are rated for indoor and outdoor use, these models are well-suited for work in restricted outside areas like alleyways, on sidewalks and/or close to exterior walls of buildings. These types of machines are purpose-built to provide workers with access to high-reaching or overhead tasks in hard-to-reach places where ladders or scaffolding have traditionally been used. Measuring between 2-3 ft wide, vertical mast lifts are the most compact type of aerial lift available to fit into small spaces. Additionally, vertical mast lifts boast up-andover capabilities, which means they can easily manoeuvre around fixed
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