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Hire specialist invests in spider lift

Access platform rental specialist Warren Access has recently taken delivery of two Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 spider lifts to expand its tracked access cherry picker hire fleet.

The flexible and efficient platforms are now available for hire at the company's Huntingdon and Newcastle depots, where they are already impressing customers by supporting a wide range of tasks requiring work at height. Warren Accessoffers a wide range of platforms, including van and truck mounts, the Hinowa spider lifts, scissor lifts and booms, giving customers a comprehensive hire service. Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 Performance IIIS spider lifts have a maximum working height of 20.1m and a maximum outreach of 9.7m. At just 785mm wide when stowed for tracking, they can be moved through narrow gates and doors and along paths to work sites.

Company Director Michelle Warren said: "Hinowa spider lifts are a crucial part of our access hire fleet. As I've mentioned before, if we were to carry only one type of cherry picker, it would be spider lifts. We like to think of them as the ‘Swiss Army knife' of access equipment. They're incredibly versatile and can be operated in the most challenging environments, such as where space is extremely limited or over difficult terrain. Our Hinowa platforms are very popular with customers. Equally important is the ongoing support we receive from APS. Their team is always available with expert advice and guidance, helping us maintain our spider lifts to ensure they remain in top condition with maximised utilisation rates."

Linda Betts, Key Accounts Director at APS, which is the UK and Ireland authorised distributor for Hinowa, said: "I'm thrilled Hinowa platforms are doing so well for Graeme and Michelle, and the Warren Access team. APS provides a total service that our customers know they can rely on for the long-term, over many years, adding value to their investment that supports their immediate use of the platforms and plans for business growth."

Warren Access has included Hinowa spider lifts in its hire fleet for over a decade, and their popularity continues to rise, according to Michelle Warren. She added: "They are frequently hired by roofers, new-build snagging specialists, building surveyors, and arboriculture professionals, including tree surgeons and consultants. Many of our customers appreciate our ‘Operated Hire' service, which allows them to focus on their work while benefiting from the expertise of a skilled operative, ensuring safe and efficient work at height. We also offer delivery to the site for self-drive hire."

Customer reaction to the new Hinowa LL 20.10 spider booms has been very positive, with glowing testimonials already being generated. A customer of the Huntingdon depot said: "We were lucky enough to give the new 20m [Hinowa] spider lift its first day out on the job. Having the double extending boom really helped get us where we needed to be. We managed to get the whole job done without moving it once. "I would highly recommend Warren access from their amazingly helpful and friendly staff and the excellent machines they offer." While a customer of the Newcastle depot commented: "What a machine! Massive thanks to Warren Access for letting our MEWP team use their new 20m spider helping us deliver the best service we can to our customers!"

The Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 platforms selected by Warren Access have an unrestricted basket capacity of 230kg and are powered by low-noise, low-emissions diesel engines. They can also be operated on 110v mains electricity for working indoors or in sensitive areas, where silent operation is needed, such as the sites of schools, hospitals and care homes. The spider lifts have one button outrigger deployment, levelling and retraction, wireless remote control, and auto-speed control to take account of varying ground conditions.

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