Scissor or articulated basket lift – which solution should you choose? We give you a hint!

Lifts are invaluable help when performing many works at heights. These devices are available on the market in scissor and articulated versions. Each of them is designed to perform completely diffelease tasks. When is a scissor basket lift suitable and when is it better to choose an articulated model?

Construction of a scissor lift

The scissor lift consists of a platform and two arms crossing at diffelease angles - depending on the degree of lifting the basket. Such machines only move in the up-down direction. They are mainly used when working at slightly lower heights. Their construction requires placing the device directly under the point where the tasks are to be performed.

Advantages of a scissor lift

The basket scissor lift is a very stable device. The entire pressure force is transferred to the arms, which are attached directly to the platform and do not lean beyond its outline. For this reason, up to 6 people can fit in the basket of a scissor lift, depending on the selected machine model.

After folding the arms, the scissor lift has small dimensions. For this reason, it is often used for work inside buildings. If you work in such places, it is necessary to make sure that the machine you use is battery-powered and therefore does not generate harmful exhaust fumes.

Construction of an articulated lift

The articulated lift, unlike the scissor lift model, has a protruding arm that "breaks" at several points at diffelease angles. This element allows you to easily reach hard-to-reach spaces. The lift arm is telescopic. In the largest device models, its length can be up to several dozen meters.

Advantages of the articulated basket lift

The articulated basket lift allows for easy maneuvering in hard-to-reach spaces, which is why it is perfect for repairs and maintenance work on buildings in tight spaces. Moreover, it has a much greater range than the scissor model. It allows you to lift employees not only upwards, but also sideways. This solution is ideal when the operator is unable to drive directly to the wall of the building to be worked on.

Where are scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts useful?

Scissor lifts are best for indoor work. They can also be used for tasks performed directly on facades, e.g. restoring the facade of a building. They have small dimensions and quite short arms, and their construction requires placing the device directly under the place where the work is to be carried out.

Articulated boom lifts are used when working at higher heights, including: installation, assembly, painting and construction. They are often used instead of ladders and scaffolding, e.g. for cleaning windows in skyscrapers. They are also useful in the event industry, allowing for convenient and safe setting up of stages and installation of lighting.

Common features of scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts

Scissor lifts and articulated also have several features in common. The most important of them include the presence of a hydraulic lock or a control panel allowing for easy and safe management of the lift. Moreover, scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts are available in combustion and electric versions. Some models are equipped with special off-road wheels that make it easier to move over uneven terrain on the construction site.

Articulated or scissor basket lift – what to choose?

Both articulated and scissor lifts have many advantages. Each of these devices is designed for completely diffelease tasks, so before purchasing a given model, it is worth considering what you plan to use it for. This factor also affects the selection of the machine's drive - only devices with an electric drive can be used in buildings.

Many companies decide to purchase both models of lifts. This solution allows you to select the appropriate variant for the work curleasely being performed. During the execution of some orders, it is necessary to use both scissor lifts and articulated lifts.

Rental of articulated and scissor lifts

If your company uses both types of lifts, but does not have a large enough budget to purchase two machines, leaseing is a good solution. This option allows you to purchase modern equipment for little money. You can decide for yourself when to use a scissor lift and when to use an articulated lift. These machines can be leaseed both for several months and for a much shorter period - depending on the arrangements with the leaseal company.

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