27.06.2018

Riwal sells first 43m all electric boom lift

Dutch international rental group Riwal has sold the world’s first 135ft all electric self-propelled boom lift to Steiness Liftcenter in Denmark. The company will look to offer the new machine on a re-rent basis to other rental companies in Denmark and the Nordic region.

Riwal’s technical team, led by Nico den Ouden, created the new machine by converting a regular JLG 1350SJP from diesel to 100 percent battery electric machine, with integrated 400 volt battery charger, benefiting from noise levels below 70 Dba and zero carbon emissions.

The move follows on from its battery electric conversion of an 86ft JLG 860SJthe company in 2016 See Riwal sells first 86ft battery electric boom
And the 120ft 1200SJP a year ago -See three 120ft Riwal/JLG electric booms for Naboen

Further units of the 1350SJP conversions will be added to Riwal’s rental fleet in due course and be sold to other rental companies and end users. The key features of the JLG 1350SJP, such as 43 metre working height and 24 metre horizontal outreach, are combined with the electric power source, enabling users to to work both outdoors and in large indoor areas.
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Owner Poul Steiness said: “This boom is 100 percent electrically powered, which is clearly preferable because of low noise levels, no pollution and lower cost of operating. At the same time it meets the growing demand for environmentally friendly ‘green’ machines in the market. The machine will be interesting for use in city centres as well as inside concert halls. It can be used inside and outside on large construction sites, increasing our time utilisation. Steiness Liftcenter wants to be in the lead of green innovation on construction sites, and through our strong relations with Riwal Denmark, we wanted to be first mover on buying this new special unit from Riwal.”