If you’re looking for versatility and mobility when working at heights, you simply can’t go past a truck-mounted EWP (elevated work platform). Essentially a boom-lift integrated onto the back of a road-registered truck, these elevated work platforms are as safe as they are convenient.
You may have noticed them being used for power cable work, signage installation, tree lopping or on construction projects. They’re popular across a range of industries, allowing workers to reach high work and dodge over obstacles to do so. They excel where space is at a premium and regular moving between sites is required.
The truck-mounted EWPs from Socage are tough and durable pieces of equipment, designed to serve you well for many years if maintained correctly. Click here to learn how to choose the right truck-mounted EWP for your job.
Let’s take a look at eight key benefits a truck-mounted EWP offers your business:
1. Mobility and Flexibility
These EWPs are built for movement. There’s no dismantling of equipment or loading trailers once you have finished work at one location. You simply secure the boom lift and drive off to the next location. If you’re a contractor working at a variety of different sites during the day, this is the time-saving and efficient solution for you.
Most truck-mounted EWPs have decent clearance, allowing you to navigate difficult terrain too. For example, the Socage ForSte 14a can be configured with a 4wd ute for the ultimate in mobility and accessibility.
2. Quick Setup Times
We all want to be more efficient in our businesses – efficiency has a direct impact on the bottom line, is a good look for clients and even boosts team morale. The fast deployment times of a truck-mounted EWP lets you get in and out of jobs faster, so your team can fit more into one day. Hydraulic stabilisers and easy controls let you set up and get to work in minutes. Compare that to building a tower of scaffolding!
3. Reach and Versatility
Truck-mounted platforms provide exceptional height and outreach capabilities, providing the flexibility to take on a large range of jobs. Obviously different platforms have different capabilities, but let’s take the ForSte 75TJJ from Socage as an example. It has a working height of an incredible 74.5 metres, and an outreach of 40 metres. This is a large piece of machinery that may be overkill for your work, in which case you’d look at a smaller model like the ForSte 20T Speed, which has a working height of 19.6 metres and a horizontal reach of 12.5 metres. These elevated work platforms can handle a wide variety of jobs in hard-to-reach areas.
4. Built-In Safety Features
You can’t make any compromises on safety when working at heights. Truck-mounted EWPs are engineered with stabilisers, guard rails, harness points, emergency descent systems, and non-slip platforms. Many models also include overload sensors and tilt alarms to protect workers. The stable base offered by a truck EWP minimises the risk of tipping over during operations.
5. Reduced Site Impact
Being mounted on a vehicle reduces ground disturbance because there’s no need to lay down permanent anchor points or extensively prepare a site. This is important if you’re working in parks, residential areas or a site where preserving the immediate environment is critical.
6. Ideal for Short-Term Jobs
If your business takes on multiple short-duration tasks that involve working at heights, a truck EWP is a solid option for you. You can move multiple times in a day, setting up for a short while and then moving onto the next job. It’s cost-effective and practical.
7. Self-Sufficiency on Site
Truck-mounted EWPs are self-contained units. They don’t require separate towing, additional counterweights, or external power sources. Operators are completely self-sufficient and don’t have to rely on other gear or tradesmen to get their job done. You get in, do the work and move onto the next job.
8. Wide Range of Models
From compact models ideal for navigating tight urban streets to heavy-duty units designed for major infrastructure projects, truck-mounted EWPs come in a range of configurations. A bit of research, and you’ll find the right solution for your project! Have a look at the range of Socage truck-mounted EWPs Altequip offers here, we detail all the relevant specs for you.
Contact the Truck-Mounted EWP Experts
Altequip is the Brisbane-based Australian supplier of all Socage EWPs. If you’re looking for a truck-mounted EWP, get in touch and we’ll answer all your questions and guide you to the right model. We’re positive you’ll benefit from the combination of mobility, flexibility, and built-in safety a truck EWP offers.
We’re more than a sales centre at Altequip – we’re a team of EWP experts with decades of collective experience in the industry. We also have an on-site EWP servicing centre, helping keep your platforms operational, compliant and safe, no matter what brand they are.
Any questions, we’re here to answer them. Contact Altequip today.
