So you need to hire some equipment for construction, but don’t know if you should hire a cherry picker or boom lift? You’ve come to the right place!
This article focuses on the main differences between a cherry picker and a boom lift, if you need a licence to operate them and where to go to get reliable equipment.
Are Cherry Pickers & Boom Lifts the Same?
Cherry pickers and boom lifts aren’t the same, though they are both types of elevated work platforms. They also look similar, so can sometimes seem interchangeable to the uninitiated.
How are Cherry Pickers & Boom Lifts Different?
There are a few ways in which cherry pickers are different. Let’s go through them:
Height
Boom lifts (such as those we supply to clients) can reach heights of up to 104m, whereas most cherry pickers only go as high as 55m, so that’s one crucial difference.
Capabilities
The capabilities of a boom lift versus a cherry picker are also different. They are operated differently, and can access different areas of your site. Boom lifts, for example, can be driven while in use, whilst cherry pickers need to remain stationary.
For this reason, you should always consider which option is best suited for your construction site before hiring the equipment. This is something that experts like those on our team can help you decide during the hiring process, so it’s worth contacting us if you’re uncertain.
Uses
The ways in which a cherry picker and boom lift can be used are also different. Cherry pickers are commonly used for:
– painting buildings or houses
– general maintenance or cleaning
– installing advertising and signage
Boom lifts, on the other hand, are often used when:
– indoor and outdoor construction work
– lighting installation
– roofing repairs or installation work
– working at heights not suited to cherry pickers
Do You Need a Licence to Operate a Cherry Picker or Boom Lift?
Yes, if you want to operate a boom lift or cherry picker yourself, you need an EWP licence, and to have completed the relevant qualifications. We discuss this in more detail in this article.
However, if you choose to hire your equipment from Performance Tower Hire, you do not need any qualifications or licensing. This is because all of our equipment is wet hire – meaning that we also have a highly qualified staff member able to operate the equipment for you.
Where to Get Reliable Cherry Pickers & Boom Lifts
When you need to hire a reliable, quality truck mounted boom lift or cherry picker (but don’t want to worry about safety or licensing issues), Performance Tower Hire is the place for you.
Talk to us today about your cherry picker or boom lift hire requirements by contacting Performance Tower Hire.
