Choosing the Right Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) for Your Job

by | Aug 31, 2021 | Uncategorized

Aerial Work Platforms, Inc.

Aerial Work Platforms, Inc. Scissor Lifts, Telescopic Booms, Articulating Booms

As our name suggests, if there’s one thing Aerial Work Platforms, Inc. does best, it’s the rental and sales of Aerial Work Platforms or mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS).

Mobile elevating work platforms encompass many different pieces of equipment as well as manufacturers. Each different MEWP addresses a different application or use. Here we will break it down for you, so you can make sure you’re choosing the right piece of equipment for your specific job application.

Scissor Lifts, which get their name from their scissor-like appearance, are generally a compact, self-propelled machine designed to elevate workers and their jobsite tools & materials vertically to working platforms heights of anywhere between 19 feet and 50 feet.

Telescopic Booms, are straight, stick booms that extend telescopically to lengths typically ranging from 40 to 80 feet.  These allow workers in industrial construction to reach projects with extremely high applications. In addition, some manufacturers do make models that can provide considerably more ranges in excess of 185 feet. 

Articulating Booms are multi-section booms which allow workers to reach or articulate situations with an up-and-over type application.  Typically articulating booms will allow users to reach heights of up to 150 feet and reach out to 75 feet.

Aerial Work Platforms, Inc. is locally owned and operated in Wisconsin.  Specializing in the sales and rental of aerial work equipment from trusted brands Genie, JLG, Skyjack, Hybrid, and Niftylift.  We serve our friends and neighbors statewide with four easy and convenient locations in Sussex (Milwaukee), Neenah (Fox Valley/Green Bay), Janesville (Madison), and Kenosha (southeast Wisconsin & Illinois).  Our team is ready to assist you with your ariel equipment needs today 1-800-236-1000!

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