Hire and Rental News - Access in Action -November 2018

38 ACCESS IN ACTION • NOVEMBER 2018 ACCESS in ACTION Rough terrain scissor lifts go towable Equipped with powerful four-wheel drive, Snorkel has a full-line of compact rough terrain scissor lifts which include its initial three compact rough terrain scissor lift models, the S2770RT, S3370RT and S3970RT. The two new narrow width compact scissor lifts, the S2255RT and S2755RT measure just 1.45m wide. The Snorkel S2255RT offers a maximum working height of 8.5m and a lift capacity of 420kg while the S2755RT offers a maximum working height of 10.4m and can lift up to 300kg. Capable of climbing gradients of up to 35% and designed to be towed by light commercial vehicles, the Snorkel S2255RT weighs 2,360kg, while the S2755RT weighs 2,580kg. Snorkel’s compact rough terrain scissor lifts are known for their performance, reliability, and long working life. All models deliver a large working area, high lifting capacity, and superb terrain capabilities from compact dimensions, the company said. The S2255RT and S2755RT lifts share many features with Snorkel’s existing line of compact rough terrain scissor lifts, the S2270RT, S3370RT and S3970RT, including a 1.2m roll-out deck extension; non-marking high-grip tyres; automatic levelling hydraulic outriggers; an oscillating axle; and a flashing amber light as standard. Developed in response to customer demand for a narrower width rough terrain scissor lift that could be easily transported, Snorkel’s compact scissor lifts, the S2255RT and S2755RT can be towed on a tandem trailer by any suitable vehicle with a 3500kg towing capacity. Proportional joystick controls provide excellent maneuverability and a power line to platform permits the easy connection of power tools while working at height, without trailing cables. All Snorkel compact rough terrain scissor lifts are available with a Kubota diesel engine, or with Snorkel’s optional bi-energy package. The bi-energy system enables the lift to be operated on either its diesel engine for outdoor and rough terrain work and then switched to DC battery power for zero emission electric operation for indoor applications, with its high-grip, non- marking tyres. The Snorkel compact rough terrain scissor lift family are designed and engineered at the Snorkel facility in Levin, New Zealand and are manufactured at Snorkel’s facilities in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Snorkel compact rough terrain scissor lifts are available fromAhern Australia and come with a five-year structural warranty, plus a two-year warranty for parts and labour as standard. Call: 1300 900 700 or visit: www.ahernaustralia.com.au Snorkel’s compact scissor lifts can be towed on a tandem trailer The two new narrow width compact scissor lifts measure just 1.45m wide “Skyjack UK is undergoing a period of exponential growth and these new additions to our team will help further develop sales and increase visibility in the EMEA region,” Charlie Patterson, Vice President of International Operations at Skyjack UK said. Having worked among both manufacturer and distributor environments, Glyn Stephens is an experienced B2B marketing professional and will manage New team members for Skyjack International all tactical marketing projects for Skyjack across EMEA. AronWestby is a sales professional with extensive experience of the access market, starting as a technical sales demonstrator before progressing to National Account Manager and UK Sales Manager for a low- level powered access supplier. Visit: www.skyjack.com Skyjack has appointed new people Following a period of growth Skyjack has appointed Glyn Stephens, as Marketing and Communications Manager EMEA and Aron Westby, as UK Area Sales Manager.