Cherry pickers are one of the safest, most practical and most efficient methods of working at height. What sets them apart from other options is that they are highly manoeuvrable so can access tight spaces and other hard-to-reach areas. If you need to hire a cherry picker in Acomb, we can help. We will provide you with a top-of-the-range cherry picker that gives you the height, safety and weight-bearing capabilities you need.
A cherry picker is a piece of equipment designed specifically to allow temporary powered access to hard-to-reach areas that are at height. It usually consists of a bucket or platform attached to a hydraulic lift system on the end of a movable arm. The basket can change height and orientation to allow the operator to reach different positions on the target building. The cherry picker is usually attached to a vehicle like a truck.
What makes cherry pickers stand out from the crowd is their versatility. The platform can be manoeuvred into essentially any position you like and allows you to work at 360 degrees. The platform itself is compact and can slide into tight spaces. So you can easily access areas that are tucked away or that are usually far out of reach.
Because it is attached to a vehicle, you can move the equipment around different sides of the building or to locations of the work site and be ready to continue work there almost immediately.
The term "cherry picker" comes from their original use in picking fruit from trees, but they are technically called boom lifts. You might see options such as:
These are all variations of the cherry picker and all do the same job of allowing versatile access to high areas and tight spaces.
You may have seen that you don't need a license to drive a cherry picker, and this is true. You don't need a special license to drive the vehicle that the cherry picker is attached to and this is the same for any mobile elevating work platform (MEWP).
To drive a cherry picker and other MEWP up to 3.5 tonnes in weight, you will only need a standard full-car driving license (B). If you obtained your driving license before 1994, you can even drive these vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
But driving the cherry picker to its location is only the first step in using it and for everything else, you will need a special license.
Anyone who operates a cherry picker or other MEWP will need to have adequate training in that type of access equipment. This will be an IPAF training course. Once the course is complete, you will receive a PAL and IPAF license which is valid for five years.
Cherry pickers aren't the only option for safely working at height in Acomb. Scaffolding, for example, is one of the most commonly used methods for high-up external applications.
As is often the case, the equipment you need will depend on the job at hand. Something like a cherry picker can often be a better option than full scaffolding.
Scaffolding will often be needed for larger projects in Acomb that will last a longer time and require multiple people to work at the same time. It can take a long time to erect but once it is in place, it can remain affixed for the duration of the project.
The resulting structure is safe and stable and large teams can use the scaffolding simultaneously. This helps larger projects to get completed efficiently.
Erecting scaffolding can be overkill for smaller projects in Acomb. It costs a lot of money and time to put scaffolding in place and this effort is often not worth the cost.
A cherry picker can be used in situations where, in the past, you may have used a ladder. For example, a single person completing a smaller job. But a cherry picker is a much safer option than a ladder and it allows you to reach higher spots and get into hard-to-reach spaces.
Hiring a cherry picker is much cheaper than erecting scaffolding, which makes this a more cost-effective option. The option for mobile access equipment hire in Acomb means that you don't need to own the cherry picker yourself. Instead, you can hire it by the day or even by the hour.
And it is also less time-intensive. Using a cherry picker is almost as simple as using a ladder. The equipment arrives, you climb onto it, reach the height you need, and get to work.
There are other similar options, such as scissor lifts but what sets cherry pickers apart is their nimbleness and versatility. Because of how small the platform is, how precisely manoeuvrable the arm is, and the ability to work on the platform at 360 degrees, a cherry picker is the perfect option if you need to get to hard-to-reach areas at height.
If you need a cherry-picker rental that is reliable, easy to operate, and can perform just about any task, you can't go wrong with the 2017 Nissan Cabstar. This is by far our most popular cherry-picker hire in the Acomb area.
It has a basket capacity of 300kg and a 20-metre arm with an outreach of 9 metres. The vehicle's weight is 3,500kg.
The Nissan Cabstar may not be the prettiest of vehicles, but you can count on it to get the job done when you need it to. The cherry picker is responsive and easy to operate and will allow you to reach all of the areas that you need.
There is no doubt that a cherry picker platform has a much tighter squeeze than other options, such as scaffolding. To be comfortable, you will often see only one person using the cherry picker.
But many cherry picker baskets do have the capacity for two people at the same time. Our most popular cherry picker has a maximum basket weight of 300kg, which is usually enough for more than one person.
The cost of cherry picker hire will depend on a variety of factors, including:
If you need access platform hire for a longer project, hiring it by the day can be more cost-effective. If, however, you need the cherry picker for a smaller job, hiring it by the hour with the crew included can work out cheaper.
Our Acomb cherry picker-for-hire option can help to get even the most hard-to-reach jobs completed quickly and effectively. When you contact us, our helpful team will discuss the different hire options available and can help you figure out the most effective method for you. And they will give you a clear and easy-to-understand quote so that you can plan from the very start.
If you are hiring the cherry picker along with one of our other services, our highly-trained professional technicians will be part of the package. They are all fully IPAF trained with PAL certificates and can safely operate the cherry picker access platform. We will discuss with you the cost of the cherry picker hire as part of the larger overall project.
Various types of cherry pickers are available for hire, including electric, diesel, and hybrid models, suitable for different heights and terrains.
The cost to hire a cherry picker varies based on the model, height requirement, and hire duration.
Safety requirements for using a cherry picker include a valid operator license, adherence to weight limits, and use of safety gear like helmets and harnesses.
To determine the right cherry picker for your project, consider the height, weight capacity, and terrain of your worksite, as well as the power source needed.
The minimum hire period for a cherry picker is typically one day, although longer periods may be negotiated based on your specific requirements.
Operators can be provided with cherry picker rentals if required; otherwise, you must ensure the operator has the appropriate qualifications.
