Man Lifts: How to Choose Height, Reach, and Power

For safe and efficient work at height, man lifts (MEWPs) provide fast positioning and mobility compared to scaffolding. We supply a wide range of articulating and telescopic boom lifts and vertical masts.

Types

1) Articulating Boom

Multiple joints to up-and-over obstacles—ideal in cramped urban or industrial sites.

2) Telescopic Boom

Straight long reach horizontally/vertically—best for open sites and far targets.

3) Vertical Mast

Compact units for indoor tasks and narrow aisles.

How to choose

1. Work height: target point + 1–2 m safety margin (note: work height ≈ platform height + ~2 m).
2. Horizontal reach: choose articulating to go over obstacles; telescopic for long straight reach.
3. Environment: electric for indoors; diesel for outdoors/rough terrain.
4. Machine dimensions: door widths, aisle widths, floor loading limits.
5. Platform capacity: operators + tools + materials within rated capacity.
6. Terrain: select drive/tires and leveling as needed.

Safety plan

• Daily inspections: hydraulics, platform, booms, tires, emergency systems.
• Clear work zones and obey exclusion areas.
• PPE and harnessing per manufacturer guidance.
• Do not operate in high winds or exceed platform capacity.