07.04.2015

Star adds to transport fleet

UK powered access rental company Star Platforms has taken delivery of its first Montracon beavertail truck body.

Mounted on 26 tonne Mercedes Antos 6x2 chassis, the 7.14 metre long main deck connects to a double cranked beavertail with three metre double flip ramps. The truck body has also been equipped with a range of pedestrian and cyclist awareness safety features, including a number of cameras, left turn audible warning and proximity sensors.

Jeff Wright of Montracon said: “I have many years’ experience providing vehicle’s for the powered access industry and worked closely with Star Platforms to ensure all their requirements were met and that the vehicle is compliant for deliveries to customer projects such as Crossrail.”
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Star Platforms joint managing director Steve Simmons, added: “Jeff’s knowledge and continued input, together with the quality of build, has led to us ordering another two trucks with the same Montracon body. Whilst initially considering outsourcing haulage we reviewed this both internally and with customers and decided to invest in our own, purpose built, delivery vehicles and experienced access-trained drivers to ensure we always provide the highest levels of service & response to our clients.”

Based in Luton, Star Platforms was launched last year - see: New UK access rental entrant. With a fleet predominantly made up of electric Skyjack scissor lifts, Niftylift bi-energy booms and Skyjack Rough Terrain booms, the company operates throughout Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, as well as north and west London.