What is powered access equipment, and why should I choose AHS for hire?

Powered access equipment refers to machinery designed for reaching high areas safely and efficiently, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, and cherry pickers. AHS offers a diverse fleet of well-maintained and reliable powered access equipment tailored to meet your specific project needs. With our commitment to safety, flexible hire options, and expert advice, AHS ensures you get the right equipment for your job, ensuring efficiency and safety.

What types of powered access equipment are available for hire at AHS?

AHS operates a comprehensive fleet of powered access equipment for hire, including electric, diesel and bi-fuel scissor lifts, articulated and telescopic boom lifts, cherry pickers, and personnel lifts. Our equipment is suitable for many site applications, from construction and maintenance to warehouse management and event preparation. Plus so many more...

How do I determine the right powered access equipment for my project?

Choosing the right equipment depends on several factors: such as (but not limited to) the height you need to reach, the terrain of the work site, weight capacity, and indoor or outdoor use. Our AHS experts are here to help. By understanding your project requirements, we can recommend the most suitable powered access equipment for your needs, ensuring safety and efficiency on your project.

Can AHS provide training for operating powered access equipment?

Yes, safety and proper MEWP operation are our top priorities. AHS offers comprehensive training programs for individuals and teams, ensuring managers and operators can operate the hired-in access equipment safely and competently. Our certified training covers operational techniques, safety protocols, and best practices.

What are the hire options available at AHS, and how does the hiring process work?

AHS offers flexible hire options to suit your project duration and budget, from short-term daily hires to long-term contracts. To hire, simply contact us with your requirements, and our team will assist you with selecting the right equipment, arranging delivery, and providing any necessary training. We strive to make the hiring process as smooth and efficient as possible, with excellent customer satisfaction being our main aim.

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Airo X10EN redefining the British Aisles

ByTrinity Support 02/02/2019

Airo X12EN only 890mm wide, 300 kgs unrestricted SWL and drives at full height, 1.5m extending platform and the longest warranty out there. no stabilisers or lift cut-outs to slow you down, climb in, turn on and off you go, Airo X12EN and it’s bigger brother the X14EN are the only genuine narrow drive at full height scissors out there, re-defining the British aisles!

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Perfect for increasing the profitability and efficiency of your warehouse
ByTrinity Support 02/10/2018

Utilise space never previously reachable, narrow the aisles and raise the shelving, increase your productivity, save money on re-location and make more profit. That’s what can happen if you have the right kit to pack, pick and retrieve goods and stock. The Airo X14EN is the only narrow aisle scissor lift out there, at just…

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Charles Wilson lead the way with Airo XL19 E
ByTrinity Support 08/05/2015

We are proud to announce that UK rental company Charles Wilson Engineers has ordered the first two 62ft Airo XL19E scissor lifts in the UK. Scheduled for delivery at the end of the month, the fully electric scissor lifts offer a working height of 19.2 metres with a 500kg platform capacity. Features include a double…

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Differentiate With The Airo XS8E
ByTrinity Support 18/07/2019

Keeping the “differentiate” theme going, here’s how we add so much more value to our products. A very large national rental needed help to win new business by providing a solution for their client. One call to AHS and we are able to supply them with 19′ Airo XS8E’s dual mounted with our own proprietary…

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Kentec Training take delivery of Airo V10 mast boom lift
ByTrinity Support 07/03/2016

We are delighted to have supplied Tonbridge, Kent-based Kentec Training with an Airo V10 mastboom following a trial over a few weeks. The V10 has a working height of 9.86 metres, 3.3 metres outreach with 200kg platform capacity. Overall weight is 2,770kg. “The Airo V10E was a no brainer for us, having had the opportunity…

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Leading the way with the SAFE system – secondary guarding for scissor lifts
ByTrinity Support 07/06/2016

Yet again we are leading the way with safety for the aerial access industry! In conjunction with Airo (our favourite Italian aerial lift manufacturer) we have developed S.A.F.E (Self-Adjustment From Entrapment), a new dual secondary guarding system for scissor lifts. Having completed a huge study into the causes of entrapment injuries we’ve discovered that the…

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Airo Variable Platform In Production
ByTrinity Support 28/03/2018

The prototype variable sized platform for Airo push around lifts shown in prototype form last October is now in production, with the first order for 10 units shipped to the UK this month. The prototype was originally designed and fabricated by us, Aerial and Handling Services, but has now been adopted and made by Airo…

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