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.

DRX

Add DRXmulti to your scissor fleet

ByTrinity Support 10/10/2018

Need 400kgs of lift capacity and 4m support for your materials? Simple when you have Airo on your fleet and AHS to help you, here we have configured a narrow aisle Airo X10EN and tandem mounted 2 x DRXmulti material handling attachments to carry sprinkler pipes, do you have 2632 scissors on your fleet that can do this?? it’s very easy if not, give AHS a call and we’ll soon make sure you can. Why take risks when the answer is right in front of you!

Airo | DRX

Boxit add two more Airo scissor lifts to fleet

ByTrinity Support 07/03/2016

We are delighted to have helped Boxit, the Winchester based document storage specialist upgrade their access fleet with another two Airo XS8E scissor lifts. Boxit took delivery of its first XS8E and also a larger X10EN earlier in the year, and have been so pleased with their performance, price and our service that they are…

Airo | DRX | Secondary Guarding

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…

Airo | DRX | Secondary Guarding

Cannon Access upgrade their fleet with an Airo X14EW scissor lift

ByTrinity Support 07/02/201606/02/2024

UK rental company Cannon Access have upgraded their rental fleet with one of our fantastic 14 metre Airo X14EW scissor lifts. Managing director Tom Cannon said: “Purchasing the X14EW was a no-brainer, as its specs are far better than the competitive platforms. The machine weighs about the same as other 14 metre compact scissors but…

Airo | DRX | Secondary Guarding

AHS introduces the IPAV and DRXmicro®

ByTrinity Support 06/12/2015

December 2015 sees the launch of the newest model in the deckRailXtra® family. In addition to the DRXmulti we have now developed the DRXmicro® uniquely designed for use with the Airo SLP5E push around. We’re calling this the IPAV (Industrial Push Around Vertical) and it’s perfect for working safely at low levels and is fully…