Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs) for Sale
Let’s explore Altequip’s range of elevated work platforms (EWPs) for sale in Australia. As the official Australian Socage agent, we offer spider lifts and truck-mounted EWPs from the Italian EWP manufacturer.
Whether you need compact tracked access to job sites, massive working height and outreach, or a mobile platform that can travel between worksites, our team can help you find the right EWP for your business.
Browse our available elevated work platforms below. We’re available to chat today about what you’re looking for and which machine is the right fit.
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Find the Right EWP for Your Application
If you’re experienced in the working-at-heights industry, you’ll know not every elevated work platform is suited to the same job. They have different capabilities and come in different sizes, with varying working heights, outreach and basket capacity, among many other factors.
Altequip specialises in two key types of elevated work platform: spider lifts and truck-mounted EWPs.
Spider Lifts
Spider lifts combine elevated access with a compact tracked base. They’re useful when access to the work area, machine dimensions or ground conditions are tricky and not suited to a larger truck EWP.
Altequip supplies both Raptor spider lifts and Raptor telescopic spider lifts, with different working heights and configurations available for a range of indoor and outdoor applications.
Truck Mounted EWPs
Truck-mounted EWPs combine an elevated work platform with the mobility of a road-going vehicle.
They're very popular with businesses that need to travel regularly between worksites. With a truck-mounted EWP, you can efficiently move, position and operate your EWP across multiple locations.
We supply a range of Socage truck-mounted platforms across a range of working heights and configurations. Check them out below!
Which Type of EWP Is Right for You?
Don’t think only of working height alone when researching buying an EWP. There are many other factors to take into consideration, including these in the table below.
Required working height and horizontal outreach are part of the decision. Also consider access width, setup area, ground conditions, platform requirements, and how often the machine needs to move.
If you need any guidance on deciding the right EWP for your operation, we’re here to answer any questions.
Elevated Work Platforms for Australian Businesses
The range of spider lifts and truck-mounted EWPs we have available from Socage have all been designed for professional working-at-height applications. They’ve helped operators in a wide range of industries take their business to another level. Our clients have included professionals from the following industries:
- Arboriculture and tree care
- Electrical and utility work
- Building and facilities maintenance
- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Signage and lighting
- Property maintenance
- Specialised working-at-height applications
We don’t simply try and sell you the tallest machine available. Our team will assess the practical requirements of the job and identify EWP options for you to choose from.
Why Buy an EWP from Altequip?
It’s a big investment when you purchase an EWP for your business. You want the confidence of knowing the seller is there to support you down the track. Support quality matters as much as the machine itself. At Altequip, we combine specialist EWP sales knowledge with ongoing servicing, parts and technical support, no matter where you are in Australia. Here are a few of the reasons our customers choose us:
Socage EWP Specialists
Altequip is the Australian agent for Socage, an Italian manufacturer specialising in aerial work platforms. Our technicians are factory-trained to service Socage equipment, and we have a direct line to the factory in Italy for any required troubleshooting.
Australia-Wide EWP Sales and Support
Altequip is based in Brisbane and works with customers across Australia. We’ll get your new EWP to you and provide ongoing support no matter your location. It’s all part of our nationwide support program.
EWP Servicing and Repairs
Support doesn't end once your EWP has been delivered. If you’ve bought a Socage machine from us, you’re part of the Altequip family. We’ll provide ongoing EWP servicing, maintenance, inspections and repairs, helping owners maintain their equipment throughout its operating life.
Genuine EWP Parts
Reliable access to parts is vital to keeping your EWP in excellent condition across its lifespan. As the Socage agent, we have access to genuine spare parts for the machines we sell and service. No cheap knock-offs that jeopardise your EWP and team — just genuine EWP parts from the manufacturer.
EWP Servicing and After-Sales Support
When you're comparing EWPs for sale, remember that your machine will require ongoing maintenance and care to keep it operational and efficient over the years. At Altequip, we have an EWP servicing department based in North Brisbane, and can also provide remote support anywhere in Australia. Our factory-trained technicians take care of the following:
- Scheduled EWP servicing and preventative maintenance
- 90-day inspections
- Annual inspections
- 10-year major inspections
- Fault diagnosis and EWP repairs
- Parts and technical support
- Fleet servicing
Buying a Socage EWP through Altequip gives you access to specialist support throughout the lifecycle of your machine.
What to Consider When Buying an EWP
As a business owner, you know your industry inside out. You'll have a pretty good idea about what you need a new EWP for — you just need to map your needs to the machine features. Here’s what to think about.
Working Height
What is the maximum height your operators need to regularly reach safely? That's the working height of the job. Working height has 2m added on to account for the height of the operators. In short, it’s platform height plus 2m.
Horizontal Outreach
Sometimes you can’t park the EWP right at the base of the job. The operator may need to reach over obstacles like roads or trees. Horizontal outreach is an important consideration if you are likely to encounter many obstacles like this in your line of work.
Site Access
An EWP that can’t get close enough to the work site isn’t much use. Nobody wants to hire another EWP after buying their own. The access requirements of the types of sites you work with play a part in the machine you buy. Access widths, gates, pathways, buildings and other restrictions. For difficult-access sites, the compact dimensions and tracked mobility of a spider lift may be the way to go.
Mobility Between Jobs
If the machine regularly needs to travel between different worksites, a truck-mounted EWP may be a more practical solution for you. Once you’ve finished working on a job, you lower and pack the boom and outriggers away and simply move onto the next job.
Servicing and Long-Term Support
Maintenance, inspections, replacement parts and technical support are all part of the purchase decision, not just the initial equipment price. The support track record and capabilities of the seller need to play a part in your decision.
Find the Right EWP for Your Business
As with any large piece of equipment you buy for your business, do your homework on your new EWP. The Altequip team is here to help in any way we can.
Tell us your required working height, outreach, access conditions and intended application and we’ll identify the Socage machine that ticks all the boxes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buying an EWP
What type of EWP should I buy?
What is the difference between a spider lift and a truck mounted EWP?
What working heights are available?
Does Altequip sell EWPs Australia-wide?
Yes. Altequip is based in Brisbane and supplies elevated work platforms to customers across Australia. Contact us to discuss your location and equipment requirements.
