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If you’re on the hunt for a ‘Mobile Elevating Work Platform’, you’ve likely come across a spectrum of machines offering various advantages. There are often so many to choose from, it is important to choose the right MEWP for the job!

In this article, we’ve explored one of the most common types of platforms – the personnel lift – including identifying the different features. Like push around vertical platforms (PAVs), personnel lifts are used for low level access, but there are slight differences between the two.

Whether you’re managing an indoor warehouse, operating on a busy construction site, or attending to  an important installation project, choosing the right type of mobile access platform is essential. At this stage, you’re likely asking yourself: which is better, a boom lift or scissor lift?

Cherry pickers, also known as boom lifts, are extremely versatile and essential when accessing high and hard-to-reach areas. Whether you’re in construction, maintenance, or even filmmaking, understanding the different cherry picker uses can help you choose the right equipment for your project. 

This blog will explore the various uses of cherry pickers and why you may need one for your next project.

If you have work at height coming up, a cherry picker could be just what you need. These clever MEWPs, also called boom lifts, are known as safe and efficient equipment for work in high places. If you’re wondering if you need a cherry picker for your project, this expert guide to the benefits of cherry pickers and their uses in different industries will help you to decide. What is a cherry picker?

When deciding what equipment to use in your work-at-height project, you’ve likely heard the term ‘cherry picker‘ thrown about. But what is a cherry picker machine (also known as a boom lift), how does a cherry picker work, and is it the right choice for your needs? In this guide, the experts at Horizon Platforms explain what a cherry picker is, so you can decide if it’s the MEWP for you.