Truck Mounted Cherry Picker Hire | Mobile Access Platforms

Truck Mounted Access Platforms for Hire

Truck-mounted access platforms are available in a broad range of sizes and configurations. Rapid Platforms currently lists machines from the 20.80m CTE Zed 21J through to the 75m Palfinger P750. The range includes:

• CTE Zed 21J
• GSR 228TJ
• Ruthmann Steiger TBR 260
• CTE Zed 26JH
• Palfinger P300
• Palfinger P320
• Ruthmann Steiger T330
• Wumag WT350
• Bronto S35EM
• Wumag WT370
• Bronto Skylift S38 XDT
• Wumag WT450
• Palfinger P480
• Ruthmann T510 HF
• Palfinger P570
• Palfinger P640
• Palfinger P750

This gives customers a choice of working heights and vehicle sizes rather than relying on a single standard truck-mounted machine.

Truck Mounted Cherry Picker Hire

Truck-mounted cherry picker hire can be particularly useful where the access platform needs to move between several locations during a working day.

Typical applications include:

• Building maintenance
• Sign installation and maintenance
• Telecommunications work
• Pest control
• Arboriculture
• High-level cleaning
• Film and broadcasting
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Glazing work
• External inspections

Rapid Platforms specifically identifies signage, pest control, film and broadcasting, telecommunications and maintenance contractors as common users of its truck-mounted platforms.

Truck Mounted MEWP for Mobile Work

A truck-mounted MEWP can provide a useful combination of road mobility and elevated access.

The key advantage is that the platform does not need to be transported separately on a low-loader simply to move between nearby work locations. Smaller truck mounts can be particularly useful where the machine needs to access built-up areas and then travel on public roads between jobs.

For example, the CTE ZED21 JH operates from a 3.5-tonne chassis and provides a 20.7m working height. Rapid Platforms states that this model can be hired on a self-drive basis and is road legal for a UK Category B driving licence, subject to the applicable requirements.

Choosing the Right Truck Mount

The right machine depends on the work position, not just maximum height.

Before selecting equipment, consider:

• Required working height
• Horizontal outreach
• Platform capacity
• Vehicle gross weight
• Road access
• Site width
• Outrigger requirements
• Working area
• Ground conditions
• Hire duration

A smaller machine may be preferable where access through narrow streets or restricted areas is important, while a larger platform may be required for specialist high-level work.

Truck Mounted Boom Lift

A truck-mounted boom lift uses a boom mounted on the vehicle chassis to position the platform at height.

Rapid's fleet contains several different boom configurations and sizes. Some machines are designed around compact road-going chassis, while others use larger lorry chassis to achieve substantially greater working height and outreach.

The 32m Palfinger P320, for example, provides 32m of reach height on a 12-tonne chassis, with a listed 600kg lifting capacity.

Compact Truck Mounted Platforms

Smaller truck-mounted machines can be useful where a project combines road travel with work in built-up locations.

The CTE ZED21 JH provides:

• 20.7m working height
• 10m outreach
• 300kg platform capacity
• 3.5-tonne GVW
• 2.96m working width

It is also listed as a self-drive option. For contractors working across multiple urban locations, these characteristics can make a compact truck mount a practical alternative to larger access equipment.

High-Reach Truck Mounted Platforms

For specialist applications, Rapid Platforms offers much larger truck mounts.

The current fleet includes machines at:

• 38m
• 45m
• 48m
• 51m
• 57m
• 64m
• 75m

The Bronto S38 XDT, for example, provides 38m working height and approximately 26m outreach on an 18-tonne lorry chassis.

The 45m Wumag provides 45m working height and 30m outreach, with a listed platform capacity of 700kg.

Truck Mounted Platform Hire

Truck-mounted platform hire suits projects that need elevated access combined with road-going mobility.

The equipment can be particularly useful for contractors who may need to attend several sites rather than keeping a machine permanently positioned in one location.

When arranging hire, provide the work locations and expected operating requirements so that the appropriate vehicle-mounted platform can be considered.

Truck Mounted Platform Supplier

When choosing a truck-mounted platform supplier, look beyond the working height advertised for each machine.

A suitable supplier should be able to discuss:

• Machine dimensions
• Working envelope
• Platform capacity
• Road access
• Outrigger requirements
• Operator arrangements
• Delivery or self-drive options
• Site-specific requirements

Rapid Platforms provides truck-mounted platforms across a range of working heights and also offers experienced IPAF-trained operators where required.

Truck Mount Cherry Picker Applications

A truck mount cherry picker can be useful when the work involves moving between locations throughout the day.

Common examples include:

Truck Mounted Crane Hire vs Access Platform Hire

A truck-mounted access platform and a crane serve different purposes.

Truck mounted crane hire is intended primarily for lifting and positioning loads using crane equipment, whereas an access platform is designed to provide a working position for personnel.

If the requirement is to lift people to an elevated work area, select a suitable MEWP rather than treating a crane and access platform as interchangeable equipment.

Mounted Crane Truck and Crane Mounted Truck

Searches for a mounted crane truck or crane mounted truck can sometimes overlap with searches for truck-mounted access equipment, but these are not necessarily the same machine.

A crane is designed for lifting loads, while a truck-mounted cherry picker carries an elevated work platform for personnel.

Select equipment based on whether the primary requirement is lifting loads or providing access for people at height.

Truck Mounted Forklift Options

A truck-mounted forklift is another specialist vehicle-mounted solution, but its purpose differs from an access platform.

Truck-mounted forklifts are designed for handling and transporting loads, whereas a truck-mounted MEWP provides a platform from which suitable work at height can be carried out.

If the project involves palletised or heavy material handling rather than personnel access, truck-mounted forklifts may be the more relevant equipment category.

104m Truck Mount

If you are specifically searching for a 104m truck mount, confirm the required machine specification directly with the hire team.

Rapid Platforms' current truck-mounted range page lists machines from 20m through to 75m, including the Palfinger P750. A 104m machine is not shown in the current listed fleet, so it should not be presented as a standard Rapid Platforms product.

Truck Mounted Access for Different Sites

One of the main advantages of this equipment category is its ability to combine transport and elevated access.

A truck mount can be suitable where:

• Several work locations need to be visited
• The machine needs to travel on public roads
• Fast set-up is valuable
• External building access is required
• Significant outreach is needed
• A self-drive machine is appropriate
• An IPAF-trained operator is preferred

Rapid Platforms states that its truck-mounted platforms can reach site quickly and be ready for use within minutes.

Operator or Self-Drive Hire

Some smaller machines are available as self-drive options, while Rapid Platforms can also provide experienced IPAF-trained operators.

For example, the CTE ZED21 JH is listed as a self-drive truck-mounted platform and can also be supplied with an experienced MEWP operator if required.

The appropriate arrangement depends on the machine selected and the project requirements.

Safety and Site Planning

Position and operate truck-mounted MEWPs according to the machine manufacturer's instructions and the conditions of the work site.

Before operation, consider:

• Ground stability
• Outrigger positions
• Overhead hazards
• Nearby structures
• Traffic and pedestrians
• Wind and weather
• Working radius
• Platform capacity
• Emergency arrangements

The machine's operating envelope changes according to load, boom position and stabilisation arrangement, so the manufacturer's specification must be followed.

Other Access Equipment

A truck-mounted platform is not the best solution for every application.

For a road-going access machine with a different configuration, van-mounted cherry picker hire may be worth considering.

Where the work requires a compact platform that can be manually positioned indoors or in restricted areas, push-around platform hire may be more appropriate.

For projects requiring substantial straight-line outreach, telescopic boom lift hire can provide an alternative powered-access solution.

Where the work area is difficult to access from a conventional vehicle, spider cherry picker hire may offer a more suitable configuration, particularly on projects with restricted access or sensitive ground conditions.

The best option depends on the actual work position, access route and site conditions.

Why Choose Rapid Platforms?

Rapid Platforms has a specialist truck-mounted fleet covering a wide range of working heights, from compact 20m-class machines through to platforms reaching 75m.

The fleet includes equipment from established manufacturers such as:

• CTE
• GSR
• Ruthmann
• Palfinger
• Wumag
• Bronto

Rapid also provides experienced IPAF operators where required, while some smaller truck-mounted platforms are available for self-drive hire. The company also supports its hire fleet with CAP-certified mobile engineering support.

Request Truck Mounted Cherry Picker Hire

When requesting truck-mounted cherry picker hire, provide the following information:

• Site location
• Required working height
• Horizontal outreach
• Platform load
• Access restrictions
• Ground conditions
• Number of locations
• Required hire dates
• Self-drive or operated requirement

This allows us to select the right machine for the application, rather than simply choosing the nearest or largest truck mount.

Get a Truck Mounted Cherry Picker Quote

From compact road-going platforms for urban work to specialist machines reaching 75m, Rapid Platforms offers truck-mounted access equipment for a wide variety of work-at-height requirements. Tell the team where you need to work, how high you need to reach, how far you need to reach from the vehicle and whether you require an operator, and they can discuss the appropriate machine from the available fleet.

• Phone: 01279 501501
• Email: info@rapidplatforms.co.uk

Rapid Platforms' current range provides multiple height and power options for different applications.