Telescopic Boom Lift Hire | High-Reach Straight Boom Platforms

Rapid Platforms Telescopic Boom Lift Fleet

Rapid Platforms' range includes machines from approximately 20m class equipment through to specialist platforms approaching 60m in reach.

This selection gives customers several working-height categories to consider when planning high-level access.

Selecting the Correct Machine

Working height is only one part of the equipment specification. The platform also needs to reach the actual work area from a suitable position.

Before choosing a machine, consider:

• Required platform height
• Horizontal outreach
• Platform load
• Machine width
• Transport length
• Ground conditions
• Available operating space
• Access route
• Indoor or outdoor use
• Expected hire period

For example, a machine may provide enough vertical height but still be unsuitable if the required work area is beyond its outreach or the machine cannot enter the site.

High-Reach Straight Boom Platforms

Some projects require substantially more reach than standard construction platforms can provide.

Rapid Platforms' higher-reaching machines include the JLG 1200 SJP, Genie SX-125XC, JLG 1350SJP, JLG 1500SJ, Genie SX180 and Zoomlion ZT58J.

Their listed reach heights range from 38.73m to 58.80m, providing options for specialist high-level applications.

These larger machines need additional planning because transport dimensions, site access, ground conditions and operating space become increasingly important as machine size increases.

Compact Telescopic Boom Equipment

Where the project does not require extreme height, a small telescopic boom lift may provide a more proportionate solution.

The MEC Titan 60-S is the lowest-reach machine currently listed within this range, providing 20.30m of reach height. Its dimensions should still be checked against the available access route before delivery.

Choosing a smaller machine can be advantageous when the required work height and outreach can be achieved without moving to a larger platform.

Electric Options

Rapid Platforms also provides electric straight-boom equipment for applications where an electric machine is appropriate.

The current electric models include:

• Zoomlion ZT22JE — 24.40m reach height
• Zoomlion ZT26JE — 28.70m reach height

Always assess the operating surface, available space, and manufacturer's limitations before hire.

Diesel Machines for Outdoor Applications

For larger construction and outdoor projects, diesel telescopic boom lift hire provides access to a wider selection of high-reach machines.

The diesel fleet includes equipment from MEC, JLG, Dingli and Genie, with machines covering different height and capacity requirements.

Diesel equipment may suit demanding external applications, but the choice should be based on site conditions and the machine's operating requirements rather than fuel type alone.

Genie and JLG Telescopic Boom Models

Rapid Platforms' fleet includes several well-known manufacturers.

The Genie SX-125XC provides a listed 40.10m reach height, while the Genie SX180 reaches 56.86m.

JLG machines in the range include the 660SJ, 860SJ, 1200 SJP, 1350SJP and 1500SJ, covering a broad range of working heights.

The 860SJ telescopic boom lift, for example, provides 28.21m of reach and is listed by Rapid Platforms under model reference BS86DS.

860SJ Telescopic Boom Lift

The JLG 860SJ is designed for projects requiring more reach than smaller straight-boom platforms can provide.

Rapid Platforms lists:

• 28.21m reach height
• 12.19m closed length
• 2.49m width
• Diesel power
• Model reference BS86DS

Its specifications make it a useful option for projects at the upper end of the 20m-class working-height category.

Genie SX-125XC

The Genie SX-125XC provides a listed reach height of 40.10m.

It is considerably larger than the lower-reach machines in the fleet and should therefore be assessed carefully against the site's access route, available operating area and ground conditions.

For projects requiring a 40m-class machine, check the full specification rather than selecting based on height alone.

Genie SX180

The Genie SX180 is one of Rapid Platforms' highest-reaching machines.

Its listed reach height is 56.86m, placing it within the specialist high-reach category.

Projects requiring this level of access normally require detailed consideration of delivery, machine positioning, ground conditions, working radius and site restrictions.

Telescopic Boom Lift Rental and Hire Options

Telescopic boom lift rental gives businesses access to specialist straight-boom equipment without having to purchase a machine outright. This can be a practical option for temporary construction projects, planned maintenance, installation work, industrial shutdowns, infrastructure projects, structural work and high-level repairs.

If you are looking to rent a telescopic boom lift, select a machine based on the job requirements. Important factors include the required working height, horizontal outreach, platform load, site access, ground conditions, available operating space and the expected hire period. Providing these details when requesting a quotation helps the team identify equipment that can reach the intended work position.

Telescoping boom lift rental can cover machines with significantly different working envelopes, so a lower-height platform and a specialist high-reach machine should not be treated as interchangeable options. Rapid Platforms' range includes machines from around 20m to 58.80m, allowing equipment to be selected based on the scale and access requirements of the project.

Telescopic Boom Lift Rental Prices

Telescopic boom lift rental prices vary according to the equipment selected and the circumstances of the hire.

Factors affecting the quotation may include:

• Machine size
• Working height
• Hire duration
• Delivery location
• Collection requirements
• Site conditions
• Equipment availability

It is therefore better to request a project-specific quotation than rely on a generic daily figure.

High-Level Construction Applications

Straight-boom machines can be useful where access is required above large construction structures.

Applications can include:

How to Prepare for Hire

Good planning starts before the machine arrives on site.

Straight Boom or Articulated Boom?

A telescopic machine and an articulated machine are not interchangeable in every application.

A straight boom is generally suited to applications where a direct line of reach is useful.

An articulated machine has jointed boom sections and can provide more flexibility when the work area is positioned around or above an obstruction.

For a project requiring access around structures, articulated boom lift hire North London may be worth considering where the location and application make an articulated platform more appropriate.

Alternative Access Equipment

A different type of powered-access or lifting equipment may better serve some projects.

Consider construction hoist hire where the main requirement is vertical movement of personnel or materials within a construction environment.

For certain maintenance applications, van mounted platform hire can provide a road-going access solution.

Where the working area requires the machine to move over an obstruction, an articulated boom may provide greater positioning flexibility.

Choosing the right category before booking helps ensure the equipment matches the task.

Safety and Operator Requirements

Telescopic boom lifts are specialist MEWPs and should be operated only by people with the appropriate training and authorisation.

Site planning should take account of:

• Ground conditions
• Overhead hazards
• Structures and obstructions
• Weather conditions
• Platform loading
• Operating radius
• Access routes
• Emergency procedures
• Manufacturer instructions

Confirm the specific operator training requirements for the machine being hired.

Why Choose Rapid Platforms?

Rapid Platforms offers a substantial selection of straight-boom machines covering a wide range of working heights.

The fleet includes equipment from:

• Genie
• JLG
• Zoomlion
• MEC
• Dingli

Both diesel and electric machines are represented, giving customers more options when matching equipment to the application.

The available range also means a project does not necessarily have to move straight from a small platform to the largest machine. Several intermediate height categories are available.

Request a Telescopic Boom Lift Quote

To help identify suitable equipment, provide Rapid Platforms with:

• Project location
• Required working height
• Horizontal outreach
• Platform load requirement
• Access dimensions
• Ground conditions
• Indoor or outdoor application
• Hire dates
• Any preferred machine

If you know the model you require, include the model name in your enquiry.

Rapid Platforms can then assess the requirement against the available equipment and discuss the appropriate hire option.

Get a Telescopic Boom Lift Hire Quote

From compact 20m-class machines to specialist platforms approaching 60m, Rapid Platforms offers a broad selection of straight-boom equipment for demanding access requirements.

Tell the Rapid Platforms team where the machine will be used, how high you need to work, how far you need to reach and how long you need the equipment. This provides the information needed to discuss an appropriate machine from the available fleet.

• Phone: 01279 704008
• Email: info@rapidplatforms.co.uk