04.02.2010

Executive Hire show round up

With a number of new products at this weeks show here is a round up of the ones that we have not already covered.

Power Tower Nano SP
The 2.5 metre platform height Power Tower Nano uses the same three section mast as the push around model with a two stage cylinder. A simple overload mechanism is fitted to the top of the mast and is accessible from the platform.

The wheelchair type drive controls are very simple, with the short four way controller mounted on a fold down arm. The operator stands with his back to the mast making for a very good braced position. The mini joystick has two buttons, one for on/off and the other for selection of drive speed or lift.
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The NanoSP fully elevated

The operation is highly intuitive and allows the unit to be rotated on the spot thanks to the rear drive and front castors. The high speed is quick at 4.8 kph, ideal for crossing larger areas, the brakes are very smooth but stop the unit almost on the spot. Power Tower says that drive range is 12 kilometres.
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The Nano SP has a 500mm roll-out deck option

The roll-out deck works well and provides 500mm of outreach and expands the platform to a very respectable 1.5 metres x 700mm. The company says that in addition to the major order form Lavendon it also has a 60 unit order from Speedy Hire.

EuroTower push around scissors
Alloy scaffold tower manufacturer EuroTower announced that it is selling the EazziLift push around scissor range under its own brand name and painted in silver. The aim is to offer its customers an alternative or addition to its low level tower products. The company is reporting a modest upturn in business this year and is optimistic that 2010 will be better.
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The Eurotower push around scissor lift

CTE
CTE showed its two spider lift products, one of which sported its new impact resistant resin base, which is now being fitted to both its small truck mounts and spiders. The platform base is not only more rugged, but is also lighter in weight than a steel base.
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CTE's resin platform base

Powerlift takes on ATN
PowerLift, the Easylift spider lift distributor also exhibited an ATN Piaf 810 tracked mast boom. The company has been appointed as the ATN distributor for the UK following an initial meeting at Vertikal Days last year. The company reported some strong interest in the product during the show and is optimistic over the prospects for the tracked model particularly for indoor applications on sensitive floors.
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The PowerLift stand with the ATN Piaf 810

Imer UK
The show was the first UK display of the Ihimer Lem spider lifts, the company showed an 18 metre 1800 model and spoke of the next unit in the range, that it plans to launch at Bauma – the 2200 featuring a two stage riser, three section boom and articulating jib.
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The new 22 metre Ihimer Lem 2200

Youngman shows off its new push-arounds
Youngman the UK based ladder and alloy tower manufacturer showed its recently improved BoSS X range of push around scissor lifts, including the two metre X2, the original 2.5 metre X3 and the new 3.2 metre platform height X3X. All units including the original, include automatic wheel brakes on elevation and a number of other minor improvements.
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Youngman's BoSS X scissor lifts

The company did show a retrofit stabiliser kit that would allow outdoor use as well as indoor, however the reception from most visitors was negative enough for the company to remove them and possibly abandon the idea of offering an outdoor option.

The company also unveiled its new advanced guardrail system for its span towers. The frame features a clamping device – the Cam-Lock- that makes the frame easier to remove and stiffens up the tower. Each frame which remains in situ on the tower replaces one horizontal and two diagonal braces.
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The Youngman Clam Lock frame clamp

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Youngman's Cam-Lock frame clamped

Youngman says that while its Boss range can theoretically be built to 70 metres before exceeding the EN1004 deflection criteria, while towers built with its original advance guardrail frames could only achieve 10 metres, like most other systems on the market. The new Cam-Lock frames can achieve 40 metres. Demonstrating the additional rigidity that the system provides.

Finally JCB showed its new 515-40 Miniscopic compact telehandler that was announced in October.
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JCB's 515-40 mini telehandler