Lifting platform rental - aerial work platforms for every job

Anyone searching online for 'lifting platform rental' in the vast majority of cases does not mean workshop equipment, but a mobile machine that safely lifts people and tools to height - technically called an aerial work platform or mobile elevating work platform. This page explains the term and takes you directly to the right machine from the Luibl range.

Important distinction: The stationary car lift that raises vehicles in garages is not part of our rental fleet. If you are looking for a machine for work at height on a construction site, in a hall or for maintenance, you have come to the right place.

Lifting platform or aerial work platform - what is meant?

In everyday language, the term 'lifting platform' is used for two completely different types of equipment:

  • Car lift: stationary, permanently installed in the workshop, raises vehicles for maintenance. Luibl Rental does not rent out this category.
  • Mobile elevating work platform / aerial work platform: mobile, self-propelled or truck-mounted, lifts people and material to working height. Governed by CSN EN 280, internationally also referred to as MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform). This is exactly the machine category Luibl Rental rents out.

In B2B purchasing, professionals usually speak of an 'aerial work platform' or 'mobile elevating work platform'. In online search, 'lifting platform rental' has also become established as a common search term - as a rule it refers to the same machine category. You can find a complete overview of our range, including all designs, a comparison matrix and selection criteria, on the page Aerial work platform rental.

The platform types in brief

Six designs cover working heights from around 8 to over 54 m:

  • Mast lifts - compact and narrow, ideal for tight hall areas and maintenance work up to 12 m.
  • Scissor lifts - large platform for vertical lifting, electric for indoor use or as a rough-terrain diesel version.
  • Articulating boom lifts - overcome obstacles thanks to the articulated boom, electric, diesel or hybrid.
  • Telescopic boom lifts - greatest straight reach for maximum working heights.
  • Truck-mounted platforms - drive independently between several sites on the same day.
  • Spider lifts - for sensitive or uneven ground, embankments and terrain.

Which design suits your job depends on working height, outreach, ground conditions and emission requirements. You can find the detailed type comparison with comparison matrix and selection questions on Aerial work platform rental.

How much does it cost to rent a lifting platform?

Rental costs depend on design, working height, drive, rental period and transport distance - there is no uniform flat rate. You can get all price factors in detail as well as a reliable guide value via Aerial work platform rental or directly on request: tell us the working height, site location and rental period, and you will receive an itemised quote including transport.

Renting with legal certainty: inspection and operator qualification

The operation of mobile elevating work platforms is governed by Government Regulation No. 378/2001 Coll. and occupational safety rules (Act No. 309/2006 Coll.). Among other things, operators have to ensure periodic inspection under Government Regulation No. 378/2001 Coll.; we also recommend documented operator training - regardless of whether the machine is bought or rented. All machines in the Luibl rental fleet are regularly inspected and handed over with a current inspection certificate. We provide an operator briefing on handover of the machine.

Frequently asked questions about lifting platform rental

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What is the difference between a vehicle lift and an aerial work platform?

'Lift' is ambiguous in everyday language: in technical usage it often refers to the stationary vehicle lift that raises cars in workshops. Anyone looking for a mobile machine that takes people up to work at height means the **mobile elevating work platform** (also aerial work platform, in accordance with CSN EN 280). Luibl Rental rents out mobile elevating work platforms only - no vehicle lifts.

Does Luibl also rent vehicle lifts for workshops?

No. Vehicle lifts are stationary workshop equipment and are not part of the Luibl rental fleet. Luibl Rental rents out mobile aerial work platforms for work at height on construction sites, in industry and maintenance - from mast lifts to telescopic boom lifts with 57 m working height.

What types of lifting and aerial work platforms does Luibl Rental offer?

The range extends from compact mast lifts through scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts to telescopic boom lifts, truck-mounted platforms and spider lifts, with working heights from around 8 to over 54 m. You will find the complete comparison of all types including working height, outreach and field of application on the page [Aerial work platform rental](https://www.luibl.eu/mieten/arbeitsbuehnen/).

How much does it cost to rent a lifting (aerial work) platform?

The rental price depends on type, working height, drive, rental period and transport distance - there is no flat rate. You can find the price factors in detail and a reliable guide price via [Aerial work platform rental](https://www.luibl.eu/mieten/arbeitsbuehnen/) or directly on request, stating working height, place of use and rental period.

Does Luibl Rental also deliver outside Germany?

Yes. Luibl Rental transports aerial work platforms with its own low-loader fleet from Passau throughout the Czech Republic and to sites in other European countries. For cross-border deliveries we recommend enquiring early, especially where special permits are needed for heavy transports.

Do I need training or a licence to operate the machine?

A separate driving licence is not required. However, an operator briefing on the specific machine in line with applicable Czech safety rules is necessary before work - regardless of whether the machine is bought or rented. We provide the operator briefing on site on handover of the machine.
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