02.12.2013

CE for Cushman scissor lift

Cushman has completed the CE approval and certification for its Titan buggy mounted scissor lift and the unit is now available for sale in Europe.

The unit was exhibited for the first time at this year’s Vertikal Days in June, in order to gauge market interest before the company started any the CE testing and approval process.

Cushman launched the unit in the US just over a year ago, having developed it in partnership with Compact Equipment and combines a standard Cushman industrial truck with the lift stack of a Custom HB-1030E scissor lift, but offers a little more reach thanks to the truck’s higher chassis, with a platform height of just over 11ft for a working height of almost 5.5 metres.
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The Cushman Titan scissor lift

Unlike regular scissor lifts it can travel at speeds of up to 21kph, so will take a maintenance man to the job much faster, and in greater comfort than if he were to walk. Maximum platform capacity is 340kg, and it comes with a standard 400mm slide out deck extension. The vehicle can transport loads of up to 800kg and tow up to two tonnes, and yet the Gross Vehicle Weight is just 1,177kg – a little bit lighter than a 19ft scissor lift.

The lift is of course not as compact as a micro scissor, but at just under 2.9 metres long and 1.13 metres wide it is still very compact. The Titan has four wheel braking, but when the platform is raised stabilisers are lowered from the chassis as an additional safety precaution and to take out any suspension sway or movement. The unit is fully electric, running on a 48 volt battery system with direct electric drive.