16.03.2026

Dinglis in Antarctica

UK rental company Nationwide Platforms has supplied four 19ft Dingli JCPT0807PA 'No Oil' scissor lifts to the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Station, one of the world's most remote research stations.

The JCPT0807PA was introduced in 2022, along with several other all-electric self-propelled lifts which use electric powered screw type actuators in place of hydraulic cylinders, completely eliminating the hydraulic system. The JCPT0807PA has a working height of 7.8 metres, an overall width of 760mm, an overall length of 1.86 metres, and a maximum platform capacity of 230kg.

The lifts were supplied to UK contractor BAM UK&I for work inside the new Discovery Building. The equipment was chosen due to the strict ban within the building of anything that might leak oil.

Despite the extreme cold, careful battery management along with the lift's low power consumption not only kept them running without issue, but also helped reduce loading on the station's diesel generators.

Nationwide’s head of market development, Matt Parfitt said : “With proven reliability in a region where margin for error is minimal, the JCPT0807PA has demonstrated the value of compact, oil-free, electric scissor at one of the world’s most challenging and extraordinary construction sites.”

BAM construction manager Johannes Smit added: “Working in Antarctica demands a level of planning and precision unlike any other environment. Every piece of equipment must justify its place on site, not only in terms of performance, but in sustainability, reliability and ease of maintenance. These scissor lifts have proven invaluable in supporting safe, efficient progress within the Discovery Building, helping our teams deliver critical works while protecting the unique Antarctic environment.”