Chinese aerial lift manufacturer Dingli is to launch the world’s largest scissor lift later this year, the 115ft 3730HRT. The machine, which has already reached the prototype testing stage, has been developed in partnership with UK rental company Hire Safe Solutions which has ordered the first units, with 20 due to arrive in Europe before the end of the year.
Dingli’s hybrid 3730HRT
The new lift offers a working height of 37 metres, with a 750kg maximum platform capacity. The unit boasts a 7.46 metre long by 2.8 metre wide platform, which can be extended with a 2.25 metre power roll out deck extension taking the platform length to 9.71 metres. The unit comes standards with four wheel drive, four wheel steer and levelling jacks, although it also able to drive at full height on firm level ground.
Overall stowed dimensions are eight metres by three metres with an overall height of 4.2 metres with a total weight of 39.5 tonnes. Power choices include Diesel, All Electric or hybrid.
Hire Safe’s chief executive Gerard Jennings said: “Having worked on the idea for the past three years, it is incredible to see the machine in person for the first time. Our great relationship with Dingli has allowed us to bring to the market a machine that is not only the tallest scissor currently on the market but also tailored specifically to meet the needs of our clients. Huge respect and thanks to Dingli, delivering with the quality and efficiency we have come to expect.”
Order confirmation - Xu Shugen of Dingli (L) with Gerard Jennings of Hire Safe Solutions
Vertikal Comment
This is an interesting looking beast of a machine. There will be a good few applications for which this machine is not only well suited but where it will also help improve productivity.
It will not be the easiest thing to move around however, especially given its stowed height. Other specialist manufacturers have tested the 35 metre working height plus scissor lift market in the past and not made any great success of it. Two things are different now – the market for heavy bulky overhead work has grown with the advent of super high warehousing, and secondly this unit has ben designed and built by a mainstream manufacturer, rather than an ultra-niche job shop of a producer.
How big the market for this type of lift could be is anyone’s guess. It be interesting to follow the first units when they go into service.
Eric_L
8 meter long, 3 meters wide, 4+ meters high, and 40 tonnes !!! That's going to be a big problem to move around.
And those outriggers are going to need mats, you can't put them down on a normal floor!!
Looks like another case of showing off that they have the biggest...
Gerard Jennings
Good lad Eric, as youre such an expert we will cancel the whole order, saved us a fortune, thanks again Eric.
Eric_L
8 meter long, 3 meters wide, 4+ meters high, and 40 tonnes !!! That's going to be a big problem to move around.
And those outriggers are going to need mats, you can't put them down on a normal floor!!
Looks like another case of showing off that they have the biggest...