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Hiring a Cherry Picker
Certainly, you are aware that vehicles, such as cars and trucks, are readily available for rent. In addition, you may also rent large machinery or equipment, such as lifts and cherry pickers. This can make a construction or remodeling project a lot easier, and certainly, a lot cheaper. The main reason behind this is the fact that heavy machinery is extremely expensive. If you are working on projects where you will need to lift heavy objects, but can’t afford to actually purchase the equipment, your best bet is to go on hiring a cherry picker. There are different models and rates; therefore, you may choose the one that best fits your budget.
Different Types of Cherry Pickers
With today’s technology, it’s possible to manufacture all kinds of equipment. Even though all types of cherry pickers have the same purpose, some are quite simpler than others. This means that the system for some types of cherry pickers might be a lot more basic, while others function properly thanks to a complex motorized system. When hiring a cherry picker, keep in mind that you might have to choose among the following types:
• Vehicle mounted lifts –the cherry picker’s platform is mounted on some type of truck or vehicle for easier mobilization
• Unpowered lifts –these don’t need power to operate and require man power to be pushed and placed
• Self-Propelled lifts –powered by a motor, which makes it a lot easier to move the cherry picker from one place to the other
Under Bridge Cherry Pickers Safety Measures
Depending on the size and the complexity of your project, you might be in need of an under bridge cherry picker. This type of cherry picker is often referred to as boom lift or platform and it includes a basket-looking piece where the objects are transported. As in every project, there are safety measures that ought to be taken into consideration. One of the main measures when handling an under bridge cherry picker is being away from electric wires that may cause shortcircuit. Nonetheless, there are times where it’s inevitable to work close to these wires; in these cases, the best thing to do is have a highly trained professional, who knows how to move around them. In addition to the wires, it’s imperative to handle objects with care when standing on the platform, since it’s rather easy to fall off from it.
Advantages of Renting a Cherry Picker
If you’re looking to actually purchase a cherry picker, you would need to prepare yourself to invest at least $20,000. This figure is quite high, even if it’s for a heavy duty machine. Therefore, the best way to cut down your project cost is by hiring a cherry picker. They can be used in a variety of settings and despite their size they can be easily transported from one place to another. Not only are they very firm, but they come with a special arm that can be operated by one or two men at the most. This arm can be extended and can reach areas that, otherwise, would be impossible to reach.
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