Purchasing a scissor lift for sale in Allentown, PA from Royal Forklift will be a smart decision. Scissor lifts provide safe, fast access for hard-to-reach areas, and you don’t need to build a scaffold. But if you haven’t used one before, it might be difficult for you to choose the right one. That’s where the professionals with Royal Forklift. We can help you make the best decision, and help you find a model that will fit your budget. We’re proud to carry Haulotte scissor lifts, which are known throughout the industry for their durability and reliability.
Selecting the Best Scissor Lift
You not have purchased, or even rented, a scissor lift before. There are a lot of factors you’ll want to consider before buying one. These are just a few to keep in mind.
How Much Height Do You Need?
This will be one of the most important questions you’ll need to ask yourself. A scissor lift will be great if you need to work on different levels. There are two types of height to consider – platform height and working height. Here’s a brief look at each one.
- Platform height – This is simply the amount of vertical distance between the ground on which the scissor lift sits and the floor of the platform when the lift is fully extended.
- Working height – Some companies will use working height instead of platform height. All this means is the platform height plus six feet, which is the average height of the person who will be standing on the platform.
When you buy from us, we’ll make sure you know exactly what height your scissor lift will be. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have as far as what kind of lift will be best for your specific application.
Load Capacity
The load capacity will not only be important from an efficiency standpoint, but also from a safety standpoint. It will be important to have as accurate an idea as possible of how much weight you’ll need your scissor lift to be able to support. If you’re not sure, you could wind up having to get a more powerful model, which could delay your project.
Factor in not only the weight of the tools and equipment that will go on the lift, but your workers as well.
Size of the Platform
Different models have different standard sizes. If you’re not sure about what size you need, just get in touch with Royal Forklift. One of our experts will ask for some information and give you a good idea of what size of platform will work best.
The Nature of the Project
This is yet another area where we can help. Just tell us specifically what type of work will be performed, and we’ll recommend the best scissor lift to help you get that project done. Also, let us know what sort of terrain you’ll be working on, whether it will be a smooth, indoor surface or uneven outdoor ground. You might need a lift that has a higher stability level and a firmer foundation.
Please don’t hesitate to turn to Royal Forklift whenever the time comes for you to look for a scissor lift for sale in Allentown, PA. You can contact us online, or you can call (800) 318-6722.