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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Nifty Lift HR17 Electric (Narrow)

The HeightRider 17 All-Electric (HR17E) is a zero-emission self-propelled cherry picker and will lift 2 persons and their tools to a working height of 17.2m or a working outreach of 9.4m.

Weighing just 4,970kg, the HR17E combines innovative weight and space-saving design with an excellent turning circle to deliver outstanding manoeuvrability on-site and lower transportation costs.

The HR17E’s 1.8m wide ToughCage offers more space for materials and tools and a 150° fly-boom with 180° cage rotation increases accuracy when positioning the cage. The tough, impact-resistant composite base and larger cross-section steel rails of the ToughCage give strength and durability, while the multi-award-winning SiOPS^® provides built-in operator protection.

The HR17E utilises a super-efficient battery power system with an all-electric drive that allows the batteries to work for four times as long, so more work can be completed on a charge and running costs reduced. This makes the HR17E supremely versatile as it’s equally happy working inside or out but is particularly effective in locations where emissions or noise need to be limited.

The HR17E is also fitted with Niftylink as standard. Niftylink is a powerful telematics tool that provides data insights on your Niftylift’s health, activity and location. These insights provide a better understanding of machine usage, performance and life-cycle, as well as real-time error-code reporting. By maximising machine ‘up-time’ and reducing lifetime running costs, Niftylink offers significant improvements in efficiency and profitability, helping you to get more from your Niftylift.

Working Height (A)

17.2m 56ft 6in

Working Outreach (C)

9.4m 31ft

Platform Height (B)

15.2m 50ft

Machine Width (F)

2m 6ft 7in

Machine Height (D)

2.1m 6ft 11in

Machine Length (J)

6.35m 20ft 10in

Transport Length (H)

4.8m 15ft 9in

Travel Speed

6km/h 3.7mph

Gradeability

35%/19°

Turning Radius

3.7m 12ft 2in

Minimum Weight

4970kg 10960lbs

Safe Working Load

225kg 500lbs

Fly Boom Arc

150°

Cage Rotation

180°

Cage Width

1.8m 5ft 11in

Cage Depth

0.85m 2ft 9in

Power Options

All-Electric

Zero-emission operation

Clean, quiet and can work anywhere

All-Electric Drive

Outstanding battery performance

Maintenance-Free Batteries

Reducing maintenance downtime

Full Battery Monitoring & Protection

Increasing battery life and lowering costs

GVW Only 4,970kg

Lightest in its class

180° Platform Rotation & Fly-Boom

Improved access to applications

35% Gradeability

Impressive 2WD performance

Superb Manoeuvrability

3.7m outside turning radius

ToughCage with SiOPS®

Multi-award winning operator protection

Niftylink® as Standard

Advanced Telematics for your Niftylift

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AHS Equipment Hire Rates, Transport Costs and Additional Charges

We offer highly competitive pricing for both short and long term equipment hire. Hire rates combine with our well-priced transport to and from site, using our own delivery fleet of vehicles, to achieve cost-effective rentals from a single day to years; AHS gets the commercials right to serve customers best.

Value-for-money delivery costs

Over many years we’ve built a trusted, reliable delivery supply chain to bolster support services and keep pace with our customer demands. Great value and timely machine deliveries are central to the AHS operations, so we work harder than ever to keep your costs down.

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ABOUT NIFTYLIFT

Founded in 1985 by Roger Bowden, Niftylift has grown to be one of the world’s leading manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms, with over 550 employees in the UK and USA, alongside a vast dealer network across over 60 countries worldwide to support the 75% of sales as exports.

As a responsible company, Niftylift has the greatest respect for its employees, customers, suppliers, community and environment, which have built the foundations for a successful business since we began in 1985.

Niftylift’s mission is to continue to develop good value, innovative, quality products with a focus on reducing the impact on the environment.

Our aim is to see the company cooperate with our stakeholders working with them to make sustainable choices and in doing so, contribute to a socially sustainable community for future generations.

Roger Bowden
Chairman & Founder

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About AHS

Welcome to AHS, your premier destination for equipment hire and sales specialising in powered access equipment across Sussex and the South Coast. Established 15 years ago, we have dedicated ourselves to providing quality equipment and solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers in construction, maintenance, and many other industries requiring elevated access.

Our Business Journey

Founded in 2009, AHS has grown from a local equipment hire service to a trusted partner for businesses and professionals across Sussex and the South Coast. Our commitment to equipment reliability, safety standards and customer satisfaction has been the foundation of our success, driving us to constantly expand our equipment hire fleet – and new and used sales stock – with the latest and most environmentally, efficient powered access equipment available in the market.

AHS Services

At AHS, we offer an extensive range of powered access equipment for hire and sale, including but not limited to MEWPs, scissor lifts, boom lifts (cherry pickers), forklift trucks and material handling equipment. Our solutions cater to both short-term and long-term equipment rental needs, ensuring customers have the right equipment at the right time to complete projects efficiently, effectively and safely.

Why Choose AHS?

Expertise and Experience: With 15 years in the trading business, our knowledge in powered access equipment is expansive. We provide expert advice to help customers select the best access equipment, tailoring solutions to meet and exceed their needs.
Quality and Safety: All our equipment is meticulously services and maintained, meeting stringent safety standards which ensure customer projects (large major projects of smaller) are completed without compromise.
Customer-Centric Approach: At AHS, we believe in building lasting customer and supplier relationships. Our hire team and sales team are dedicated to understanding the job requirements and delivering solutions that exceed expectations – being both timely and trusted by a long-standing fast-growing customer base – our aim (and proven track record) is to always be transparent throughout and helpful.
Convenient Location: Strategically located in Henfield Road, Small Dole, West Sussex and serving the South Coast, our services are easily accessible, ensuring quick and efficient delivery of equipment via our own fleet of vehicles and partner vehicles whenever and wherever needed.

The AHS Commitment

AHS is committed to sustainability and innovation, always updating our hire fleet with the most environmentally friendly and technologically advanced access equipment. We are here to support projects with practical solutions that are not only effective but also responsible.

Get in Touch

Learn how AHS can elevate your projects with our premier equipment hire services. We also deliver services around machine servicing, LOLER testing, refurbishments and repairs. Contact us today to discuss your requirements or explore our range of equipment for hire, or new and used equipment sales