The cherry picker or boom lift has a diverse number of uses and is an integral part of many industry environments. This machinery was originally designed to be used in orchards for picking fruit but now has become a versatile piece of equipment.
Its top five uses are; building maintenance, servicing of telephone and electricity poles, filming events such as large sporting competitions, apparatus for the fire service and picking fruit. Although there’s an increase in this particular piece of equipment, with the variety of industries using it for different jobs it’s vital that they have the correct cherry picker to ensure employees are safe.
Nifty Lift is one of the largest manufacturers of cherry pickers and boom lifts in Europe. They specialise in compact, low weight articulating cherry pickers and boom lifts that offer maximum performance with minimal environmental impact.
Their range includes trailer-mounted, self-propelled, self-drive, static-base and vehicle-mounted platforms, with heights ranging from 9m (30ft) to 21m (69ft).
Trailer-Mounted
A trailer-mounted cherry picker is light and compacted, so it can be transported easily from site to site and set up with ease. With simple-to-use controls, this type of equipment is ideal for construction or filming, when you have a lot of business packed into one day and need to get around fast.
Self-Propelled
Self-propelled cherry pickers are perfect if you work in a small team, own a small business or if you’re self-employed. This is because they’re manoeuvrable and can be driven from the platform in any position, saving time and improving efficiency – great for exterior painting.
Self-Drive
A self-drive cherry picker combines the capabilities of the trailer-mount and the self-propelled variants, making them compact, lightweight and easily manoeuvrable. However, you’re driven from the platform while the cherry picker is stowed on stands, to ensure maximum traction.
Static Base
Ideal for construction in the steel erection industry, the static base cherry picker sits on a steel sled that slides along to where you need it and has lifting points to allow it to be craned into position quickly. This type of equipment can be used at any stage of construction because of its low weight, which can work off the prepared steelwork prior to other materials like a concrete slab being laid down.
Vehicle-Mounted
Vehicle-mounted cherry pickers and boom lifts can be mounted to a number of different vehicle chassis. For example, this type of equipment is used on fire engines for a wide range of applications and requirements.
This type of cherry picker/boom lift has safety interlocks, which prevent employees using it incorrectly and will not allow the vehicle to be driven while it’s still engaged. This enhances operator confidence and safety.
