{"id":78,"date":"2016-09-02T20:41:23","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T20:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toblyblog.com\/?p=78"},"modified":"2018-04-30T17:43:47","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T17:43:47","slug":"10-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobly.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/10-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Rent An Aerial Lift before reading this!
10 Step Guide to Renting Aerial Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve gathered some of the best information from multiple experts and resources that we could find, including direct advice from product managers at industry giants Genie and JLG. \u00a0We\u2019ve compiled the best most useful gems into a list of things you\u2019ll want to think about so that you can make the most educated decision possible. \u00a0Before renting a boom lift, fork lift, or scissor lift, going over this \u201cchecklist\u201d will help make sure your next rental is as smooth and cost effective as possible. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So let\u2019s jump right in! \u00a0Here they are\u2026<\/p>\n

10 factors to consider before renting a lift:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Working height\u00a0 <\/b>Where will the work be performed? \u00a0This will determine the height requirement and model needed. \u00a0For overhead work, a vertical lift is best. \u00a0For outreach applications, you\u2019d want a telescopic lift. \u00a0For obstructed work areas an articulating boom would be the best choice.\u00a0<\/span>Know the definition of working height. \u00a0You may need to reach a 25-ft working height, so you\u2019d think you need a 25-ft scissor lift, but actually if you have a 19-ft lift with a 6-ft tall person in the basket, you get the same reach and it\u2019s 35% less expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. \u00a0People\/Tools\/Equipment<\/b> \u00a0Knowing \u00a0the amount of personnel needed and the required equipment and tools for the job will reveal the platform capacity you\u2019ll need and also if you\u2019ll need AC power.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. \u00a0Outdoor\/Indoor<\/b> \u00a0Is the job indoors or outdoors? \u00a0For indoors, an electric or propane power source is used. \u00a0For outdoors, you\u2019re generally going to want a diesel or gas power source. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. \u00a0Jobsite Terrain<\/b> \u00a0For muddy or soft conditions, a four wheel drive unit or one with a crawler undercarriage would be well-suited. \u00a0<\/span>For sloped terrain sites, a machine with more gradability is helpful. \u00a0For scattered debris, you\u2019ll want your machine to have higher ground clearance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. \u00a0Tires<\/b> \u00a0Depending on the conditions, you have many options here. \u00a0Jim Hindman (spokesperson for JLG Industries) informs us, \u201cYou can select traditional pneumatic tires or go with foam-filled tires to avoid flats. High-flotation tires work best in certain turf situations, and solid, non-marking tires are designed for use on wood flooring or tile and marble surfaces.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Frank Schneider, Terex AWP product manager for Genie Booms says, \u201cIndoor jobs call for fixed-axle or 2WD units with non-marking tires. \u00a0Outdoor jobs generally call for oscillating axles and 4WD, with rough terrain tires.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. \u00a0Available power<\/b> \u00a0You\u2019ll want an electric powered scissor lift to have enough battery power to last an 8- to 10-hour day. \u00a0Keep in mind, though, that to fully recharge the unit, the batteries need 8 hours of constant electricity while the unit isn\u2019t in use. \u00a0New jobsites often have temporary generators that only run during working hours, which gives little to no opportunity to charge the lift.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              1. \u00a0Working Area Access<\/b> \u00a0Consider the total work area. \u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019re working in a ceiling grid or in between piping or other obstacles or fixtures, a full-length scissor might not be able to fit into the working area overhead. \u00a0In this case, a single-person personnel lift that has a narrower, smaller basket would be better. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                1. \u00a0Lift Weight <\/b>Jeff Weido, Terex AWP product manager for Genie Scissors adds, \u201cLook at lift weight, as well. \u00a0Since contractor weight estimates will likely be low, if the job calls for lifting 1000 lbs., then a contractor should consider a machine that can lift 1200 to 1500 lbs. \u00a0This ensures maximum performance.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  1. \u00a0Bulky Basket Items<\/b> \u00a0\u00a0Eric Eccles, general manager of RSC Equipment Rental explains, \u201cMechanical contractor customers, for example, often have large, bulky items in their baskets. \u00a0This application requires a wide scissor rather than a 32-in. narrow unit that would normally be used for getting into confined areas.\u201d \u00a0<\/span>He goes on to say, \u201cSimilarly, insulation contractors often want rough terrain scissors even though they are working inside. \u00a0This allows workers to store large bundles of insulation in the basket. \u00a0The more they can carry means fewer trips to the ground to reload and ultimately more productivity.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    1. \u00a0Building Access<\/b> \u00a0A standard door is 34 – 36 inches wide. \u00a0Electric scissor lifts usually come in 32-in and 46-in widths. \u00a0If there isn\u2019t a double door, there won\u2019t be access for the operator to fit the wider lift into the building.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      Renting a boom lift, fork lift, or scissor lift should be easy and painless. \u00a0Taking all of the above factors into consideration before your next project will ensure that you\u2019re able to make the best-informed decision for your equipment needs and not spend more money than you have to.<\/span><\/p>\n

                      P.S.\u00a0 You can quickly and easily start renting by clicking here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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