01.06.2010

GT adds Nifty Hybrids

UK based GT Access has taken delivery of its First Niftylift HR21 Hybrid as part of a large order for new Niftylift machines.

As part of a large order for Niftylift, Jonathan Till, Managing Director and owner of GT Access takes delivery of the first of a number of Height Rider 21 Hybrid Platforms

The HR21 uses a smaller engine than other 70ft/21m boom lifts, using a large electric motor to boost power when needed, such as on steep slopes or deep mud. The electric motor then reverses into a generator to charge the battery pack when the engine is idling or producing additional power.

GT Access owner Jonathan Till said: “I strive for the GTA fleet to be amongst the youngest in the industry, this helps keep my customers happy by limiting breakdowns and consequently keeps my machines at the very cutting edge of technology. These Nifty HR21’s not only have the unique SiOP’s operator protection system but also the hybrid power source. I am convinced I will be able to achieve a better return for my investment by offering equipment with a lower carbon footprint”.
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Jonathan Till of GTA with a Niftylift HR21 Hybrid

“At less than six and a half tonnes it is substantially lighter than other 70ft booms, meaning I can save on transport and offer my customers lower point loadings”

Niftylift claims that the HR21 offers fuel savings of around 40 to 50 percent with a power to weight ratio in the region of five percent more than most models in this category. A catalytic converter is also built in to remove a good deal of the diesel particulates and noxious gasses.