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Rapid Platforms Ltd
London Road,
Spellbrook,
Bishop’s Stortford,
Hertfordshire,
CM23 4AU,
United Kingdom
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850 Z/ZP GEDA Hoists
A vertical rack and pinion electric hoist, the Geda 850 ZZP can be wall-mounted or attached directly to scaffolding. Electric hoist rental with Rapid Platforms includes a full erect and strike service. The 500kg Geda can be delivered on its own trailer, minimising the requirement for crane equipment.
This Geda hoist offers a simple and good-value transport system for lifting gear and equipment up to a maximum height of 100 metres.

GEDA Inclined Elevator
These angled electric hoists can lift goods and materials up to 150kg (dependant on configuration). Inclined elevator accessories are available for hoist hires to help with difficult materials. This includes sheet carriers and tipping skips which can be supplied if requested.
Rapid Platforms hoist rental includes installation, dismantling and the neccessary documentation for daily inspections.

DeskSurfer Work Platform
How do I safely gain access to lighting and roofing above desks? The answer is not necessarily simple as traditional mobile tower equipment and low level work platforms require floor space which is not always practical.
The DeskSurfer is an innovative product designed to access above and over desks for maintenance, lighting, etc.
To use the desksurfer, simply assemble and manoeuvre into position. Use the platform steps to hop up onto the safe platform. When finished just stow away, it can fit into many small vans (see picture).
Available for hire or purchase now.
DeskSurfers purchased new are available with a variety of sale options including work heights ranging from 3.5 - 6 metres (see PDFs for details).

SPIN-GO PAV Access Platform
This vertical access platform consists of a battery powered mast mounted on a wheeled push-around base. The Spin-Go is compact and lightweight with an automatic brake safety system.
Push around PAV platforms are a safe alternative to ladders in the workplace, being best suited to low level maintenance and facilities work. The operation of the Spin-Go is covered by the PAV IPAF training category.

Dingli Wasp AMWP110 Access Platform
Best suited to low - medium level maintenance work at height. The Dingli Wasp AMWP110 is an incredibly lightweight, compact and eco-friendly access platform with a maximum work height of 9.5 metres.
This access machine is perfect for a range of general maintenance tasks with the extending deck providing some useful outreach. The operation of the Dingli Wasp AMWP110 is covered under the 3a IPAF training category.

NIFTYLIFT 120T Towable Cherry Pickers
The 120T is a small boom lift with hydraulic powered outriggers, which is towable via a standard tow-bar.
Operation of this static vertical access platform is covered by the IPAF 1b training category.
These simple to use trailer mounted cherry pickers are easily manoeuvrable between multiple sites. The Nifty 120T is bi-fuel powered meaning that you can switch from petrol to battery for indoor work at height.

GENIE AWP 25S Access Platform
The narrow AWP 25S Genie Lift is a powered personnel lift with a working height of 9.5 metres.
This battery powered access platform features a powered vertical mast mounted on a wheeled push-around base.Outriggers give the AWP 20S stability; this access platform is compact and eco-friendly for indoor use.
This mobile elevating work platform is well suited to general maintenance and facilities management work. The AWP series offers an affordable option for work at height - new and used access platform sales available.

SKYJACK SJIII 4626 Scissor Lift
This durable electric powered access platform has a safe working load of 454kg for indoor or outdoor use. The SkyJack 4626 scissor lift is drivable at full height with solid tyres and pothole protection for added safety in outdoor applications.
All Rapid Platforms MEWPs can be hired with a trained and experienced IPAF operator or on self-drive; long and short term scissor lift rental options available.

SKYJACK SJIII 3219 Scissor Lift
SJ-3219 battery powered access platforms are clean and fuel efficient with solid non-marking tyres. Drivable at full height, the SkyJack scissor lift has a variable speed and front wheel hydraulic drive. The machine also has fully proportional controls for improved manoeuvrability.
The operation of the SkyJack 3219 is covered by the IPAF 3a category cherry picker training course.

HAULOTTE COMPACT 14 Scissor Lift
This MEWP features the latest safety systems, providing a maximum working height of 14 metres. The Haulotte Compact 14 has an extending work platform and non-marking tyres for added versatility; perfect for warehouses, shopping centres, atriums, etc.
The operation of scissor lifts is covered by the 3a IPAF category. A Powered Access Licence (PAL Licence) can be obtained through IPAF training - Rapid Platforms offers a range of courses from its accredited training centre near Stansted airport.

JLG 3369 LE Scissor Lift
Offering a working height of just over 12 metres, this JLG scissor lift has a large work platform with extending deck. Whilst being a rough terrain MEWP, the 3369 powered access platform is also suitable for indoor work at height with non-marking tyres and proportional controls. Hydraulic Levelling outriggers provide added stability.
The operation of scissor lifts is covered by the IPAF 3a category training course, available from Rapid Platforms.

Almac Bibi 850-BL Tracked Scissor Lift
A compact and narrow scissor lift with extending deck, the Bibi 850-BL also features non-marking tracks. This access platform has a safe working load of 250kg with a maximum of 2 persons with materials in the work platform.
Access equipment operators must be sufficiently trained to work at height - scissor lifts are covered by the 3a IPAF category training course.

Dingli AMWP810 Whirlwind
The Whirlwind access platform is battery powered with no tail swing, making it safe and eco-friendly for indoor or outdoor use.
The Whirlwind's vertical mast design allows for maintenance and other work at height up to 10 metres, with the jib offering 3 metres of outreach.

GENIE Z45/25 J Boom Lifts
Suitable for indoor or outdoor work at height, Genie boom lifts can be driven from the work platform whilst elevated. The Genie Z45 offers great versatility with numerous points of articulation enabling 'up and over' outreach, but with zero tail swing on the ground for added safety.

EASYLIFT R-160 Spider Lift
The Easylift R160 is a narrow tracked spider lift offering a working height of 15.8 metres for internal or outdoor work at height.
This narrow access cherry picker from Easylift has a compact and lightweight chassis with a stowed width of less than 1 metre. The bi-fuel petrol engine and non-marking tyres make the Ragno R-160 well suited to a range of maintenance work.
Due to the complexity of rough terrain tracked platforms, we recommend customers hire with a trained and experienced IPAF MEWP operator.

CTE-T170
The CTE Traccess 170 Platform Basket MEWP powered by a 110V 2.2kW electric auxiliary motor or the diesel engine.
It has an articulated boom (with 2 elements), a telescopic boom (main boom + 2 extension) and a Jib, which enable a working height of 17 metres and Max outreach of 7.5 metres. The CTE 170 has Dual drive speed and
Electro-hydraulic steering from the ground via umbilical remote control system, and individual proportional electrohydraulic controls in basket. The basket measures 1300x700x1100 and is self levelling.
Variable jacking via 4 hydraulic outriggers enables use in restrictive environments even with uneven ground.

EASYLIFT R-190 Spider Access Platform
This tracked spider access platform is compact but durable and suitable for use on rough terrain. The Easylift R190 is a bi-fuel powered access platform which means it can be powered using the mains or the on-board diesel engine. Narrow spider lifts are renowned for their narrow width - this MEWP can pass through a single width doorway.
Due to the complexity of rough terrain tracked platforms, we recommend customers hire with a trained and experienced IPAF MEWP operator.

CTE-T230
The Traccess CTE-T230 Platform Basket MEWP powered by a 110V 2.2kW electric auxiliary motor or 15HP petrol engine.
It has an Articulated boom (with 2 elements), a telescopic boom (main boom + 2 extension) and a Jib. It has Dual drive speed and Electro-hydraulic steering from the ground with radio control and electro-hydraulic controls in the basket. Extending track widths and variable/narrow jacking enables use in restrictive environments even with uneven ground.

TEUPEN LEO 30T Tracked Spider Lift
This compact bi-fuel platform is built on a versatile caterpillar tracked base offering variable jacking. The specialist Teupen Leo30T in our largest spider lift and can overcome steps and obstacles to solve the most difficult access problems. Hire this spider access platform on self-drive or with a trained and experienced IPAF operator.

Multitel MJ201 Truck Mount
The Multitel MJ201 has a 225kg work platform capacity for up to two people with materials.Well suited to work in built up areas, the Multitel MJ201 has a telescopic articulated jib, narrow jacking options 400 degrees of turret rotation and 2 x 90 degree cage rotation.
This truck mounted access platform is available to hire on self-drive being road legal and drivable with a UK Category B Driving Licence. Experienced MEWP operators are available for all powered access platforms hired through Rapid Platforms if required. Hires are also supported by our team of CAP certified access platform engineers.

CTE ZED21 JH Truck Mount
The CTE Zed 21 JH has an impressive 300kg work platform capacity for up to two people with materials. Well suited to work in built up areas, the Zed21 JH has continuous turret rotation and 160 degree cage rotation.
This truck mounted access platform is available to hire on self-drive being road legal and drivable with a UK Category B Driving Licence. Experienced MEWP operators are available for all powered access platforms hired through Rapid Platforms if required. Hires are also supported by our team of CAP certified access platform engineers.

SKYKING 22M Truck Mount Platform
Available on self-drive, the Skyking's gross vehicle weight means that the hirer must have a current 7.5T UK driving licence. This cherry picker has a large work platform for up to three people; lorry mounts are perfect for work at height in built up areas.
Rapid Platforms can always provide a trained and experienced IPAF MEWP operator if required.

32M WUMAG Truck Mount Platform
This hire cherry picker is available to rent with a trained and experienced IPAF MEWP operator. The Wumag Citystar P320 is well suited to work at height in urban and rural areas that larger truck mount platforms would have trouble accessing.
The Citystar lorry mounted access platform can also be used for work up to 6.5 metres below ground level. This 32 Metre truck mount can also be fitted with a Materials Handling Attachment which is ideal for lifting windows and solar panels as well as other sheet like materials such as plyboard.

38M BRONTO Truck Mounted Platform
This hire cherry picker is available to rent with a trained and experienced IPAF MEWP operator.With a G.V.W. of only 18 tonnes yet a working height of 38m and an outreach of 26m this highly versatile truckmount has all the features that form a perfect work platform.
With a G.V.W. of only 18 tonnes, a working height of 38m and an outreach of 26m the Bronto S38 is well suited to work at height in both urban and rural areas. The Bronto S38 lorry mounted access platform can also be used for work up to six metres below ground level.

45M WUMAG Truck Mount Platform
This hire cherry picker is available to rent with a trained and experienced IPAF MEWP operator. Truck lift equipment is well suited to work at height in both urban and rural areas. The Wumag lorry mounted access platform can also be used for work up to five metres below ground level.
This 45 Metre truck mount can also be fitted with a Materials Handling Attachment which is ideal for lifting windows and solar panels as well as other sheet like materials such as plyboard.
About us
We continue to invest in our staff, providing high quality training to encourage our staff to fulfil their long term ambitions. As a family run business we feel building long term relationships with our customers is important as well as exceeding customer expectations.
Platform Hire
Our cherry pickers and access platforms available for hire cover all categories of MEWP. Our expertly trained staff maintain all our machinery to the highest standard. In addition to hire, Rapid Platforms also operates in access equipment sales, servicing and training as an IPAF Rental and accredited training centre.
All of our cherry pickers are available for hire with trained and experienced IPAF operators or if you prefer we can arrange IPAF training enabling you to operate one of our self-drive powered access platforms yourself for work at height.
Our fleet of well-maintained and modern aerial work platforms available for hire are kept to the highest standards by our trained and experienced service engineers.
These include
• Operated Truck Mount Platforms
• Self-Drive Truck Mount Platforms
• Spider Access Platforms
• Tracked Spider Lifts
• Boom lifts
• Rough Terrain Access Platforms
• Towable Cherry Pickers
• Work Platforms
• Scissor Lifts
• PAV Lifts
• Electric Hoists
All from major manufacturers such as Skyjack, Haulotte, Genie, Niftylift, Ragno, Multitel and Wumang.
Electric Hoist Hire
We have a wide range of material, passenger and goods hoists including
• Transport platform
• Rack and pinion hoists
• Scaffold hoists
• Combi lifts
Our electric hoists are able to carry equipment weighing up to 2,0000kg and up to a height of 100 metres. They can be either wall mounted or attached to scaffold. Our double barrow load platforms provide plenty of space for bulk and heavy materials.
We offer a full installation and dismantle service for all hoist rentals.
Rapid Platforms also offer new and used equipment for sale with machinery exceeding manufacturer’s recommendations.

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