Boom Lift Rental Near Me: what it costs to hire and how to size one

How to hire boom lift rental without paying twice

1. Work out the working height, not the platform height. Working height is platform height plus about six feet of person. Quotes and model names use both, so confirm which number you are being given before comparing two machines.
2. Articulating or telescopic. Articulating booms reach up and over obstacles and suit congested sites and interiors. Telescopic booms reach further out and higher and want a clear line to the work.
3. Check the ground and the power. Rough terrain diesel machines need firm ground and outdoor use; electric machines with non-marking tyres are for slabs and interiors. Putting the wrong one on the wrong floor is a common and expensive mistake.
4. Plan the fall protection. OSHA requires a body harness with a lanyard attached to the boom or basket on an aerial lift. Some yards hire harnesses and some do not, so ask before the machine arrives.
5. Confirm delivery access. The transport lorry needs somewhere to unload, and a towable boom needs a vehicle rated to tow it. Both are decided before the hire, not on the morning.

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Common questions

Do I need certification to use a boom lift?

OSHA requires that operators be trained for the specific type of aerial lift, and employers must be able to show that training. Rental yards will usually ask, and some will train.

What is the difference between a boom lift and a scissor lift?

A scissor lift only goes straight up and gives a large platform; a boom reaches out and over. If the work is directly above a clear floor, the scissor is cheaper and steadier.

How high do boom lifts go?

The common hire range runs from around thirty feet to well over a hundred and twenty, with the machine size and the transport cost rising steeply at the top of that range.

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