Hire and Rental News - May 2018

52 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • MAY 2018 On display will be the Bluelift SA16 Blue Hybrid tracked spider lift which has a maximum working height of 15.8m, lift capacity of up to 230kg, horizontal outreach of 7.4m and an overall weight of 1,900kg. The Bluelift SA16 is 0.78m wide, has a compact 3m x 3m outrigger footprint, features a spacious, quick- remove aluminium platform, with an integrated power outlet and powered rotation. Precise positioning of the lift is possible thanks to proportional electro-hydraulic controls, proportional track drive with a hydraulic braking system, and a cable remote control with an interactive, multi-lingual display, to enable the lift to fit through tight spaces. The Bluelift SA16 on display also features the Blue Hybrid package, which powers the unit with a combination of a highly efficient, zero emission lithium battery system and a petrol engine. This unique system is the first of its kind on a compact tracked spider lift and delivers true versatility for indoor and outdoor work, without sacrificing performance or speed. It also features an automatic mode shift between battery power and the engine. All Bluelift products are sold with a one year parts and labour and five year Italian truck mounted aerial and access platform manufacturer, Socage, established since 1974 will make its Australian debut at HIRE18 with partner Access Service Australia. Ahern debuts Bluelift and showcases Snorkel at HIRE18 Ahern Australia will be showcasing both Snorkel and Bluelift products as well as offering competitive financing programs, including its current 1.99% financing deal available on selected Snorkel elevating work platforms. structural warranty. Bluelift was an Italian spider lift manufacturer founded by the Marti family in 2004 and became Ruthmann Italia in 2016, a division of the Ruthmann Group, a well-established German manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial lifts. Ahern Australia will also display three Snorkel EWPs – the S2255RT narrow diesel scissor lift, S3010P mini scissor lift, and the S3220E electric slab scissor lift. The Snorkel S2255RT offers a maximum working height of 8.5m and can lift up to 420kg. With a narrow width of 1.45m, this rough terrain scissor lift is designed to work in constricted areas where a standard width lift would have difficulties. Capable of climbing gradients of up to 35% and designed to be towed by light commercial vehicles, the Snorkel S2255RT weighs 2,360kg. Available in three heights, the Snorkel S3006, S3008, and S3010P are simple, push-around mini scissor lifts that can be transported around multi-story buildings in passenger elevators. The S3010P which will be at HIRE18, delivers a working height of up to 5.0m, weighs 370kg and can lift up to 195kg. The compact Snorkel S3220E electric slab scissor lift delivers a working height of 8.1m and a lift capacity of up to 408kg. Designed with a focus on low total ownership costs, this all-steel lift can be driven through a standard doorway and used outdoors by one person. Ahern Australia – Stand 68 – www.ahernaustralia.com.au With branches in North and South America, Asia, Africa and Europe, Socage’s Australian launch is in line with its goal of becoming a world manufacturer of truck mounted EWPs. Its truck mounted EWPs range from 10m to 75m working height. Manufactured from 3D modelling, every project is tested to simulate resistance and reliability through virtual reality while the Socage Technical Department Italian truck mounted EWP Australian debut for Socage conducts stress analysis on each component prior to production. Cristiano Righettini (Chris), Managing Director of Socage Asia said: “Our products are compact and light. The high performances, in terms of elevation and outreach, complete our distinctive characteristics. “Socage aims to be a world-wide business and securing the relationship with Access Service Australia is the first important step in presenting our product to the Australian market,” Chris said. “Service and spare parts support is paramount to Socage’s core values." Socage Asia, located in Singapore since 2014, works as a direct operative branch for APAC (the Asia Pacific), offering sales and product training as well as technical backup and spare parts constant availability. Socage – Stand 71 – www.socage.it or: www.socageasia.com HIRE 18 – HRIA National Convention 30–31 May, 2018 – Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Ahern Australia will display three Snorkel EWPs HIRE18 PREVIEW