Aerial work platform and cherry picker rental - from the 6-metre scissor to the 57-metre telescopic boom lift

Handling work at height safely requires not only powerful machines but a partner who combines technical expertise with logistical precision. Luibl Rental offers companies an extensive fleet of aerial work platforms and cherry pickers, tailored to the requirements of modern B2B projects in industry, trades and construction. We deliver the machines by low-loader from Passau throughout the Czech Republic - at short notice and for every type of job.

We focus on supplying high-end equipment from renowned manufacturers such as Magni, Manitou, Genie, JLG and Niftylift. Whether you need to carry out maintenance in a fully automated logistics centre at a height of 30 metres or are looking for a rough-terrain solution for facade construction - Luibl Rental delivers the right equipment directly to your site. From our headquarters at Regensburger Strasse 61, 94036 Passau, we manage the logistics for projects throughout Europe and make sure your rental machine is ready on time and in perfect technical condition.

Anyone looking to rent an aerial work platform will come across different names for the same technology depending on the industry and region. What matters for the selection is not the name but the design - still, you should be able to place the terms:

• Aerial work platform is the umbrella term for all mobile lifting devices that bring people and material safely to height.
• Mobile elevating work platform is the designation used in the standard. CSN EN 280 refers to mobile elevating work platforms, known internationally as MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platform).
• Cherry picker is the term common in the trades, among municipalities and utilities - it usually refers to truck-mounted platforms and telescopic boom lifts with large outreach.
• Platform is the short form and is used synonymously in everyday site work.
• Lift is also heard colloquially. In technical usage, however, it refers to the stationary vehicle lift in a workshop - precisely not the access equipment discussed here. More on the distinction between 'vehicle lift' and 'aerial work platform': Lifting platform rental.

In aerial work platform rental we distinguish by design: scissor lifts for vertical lifting with a large platform, articulating boom lifts for working over obstacles, telescopic boom lifts for maximum reach, plus mast lifts, spider lifts and truck-mounted platforms for special cases. Which design suits your job depends on working height, outreach, load capacity and ground.

Anyone looking to rent a cherry picker almost always means a machine with large reach: high up, far across, often at changing sites. Which design is right depends on three questions - how often the location changes, what the ground can bear and whether there are obstacles in the way.

Truck-mounted platforms are the classic cherry picker on a chassis. They drive themselves between sites, are set up on outriggers in minutes and need no separate transport. This pays off as soon as several locations are served in one day - typically for street lighting, utility networks, advertising installations and municipal maintenance.

Articulating boom lifts are the cherry picker for everything that cannot be reached freely from below. The articulated boom guides the basket over pipes, canopies or machines. Available with electric, diesel and hybrid drive with working heights of over 48 m.

Telescopic boom lifts deliver the greatest straight reach. Where height and outreach count and the path to the work point is clear, they are the fastest and most stable solution - with us up to 57 m working height.

Spider lifts are the cherry picker for sensitive ground. Low dead weight, variable outriggers and a narrow chassis that fits through standard doors - in demand on parquet, tiles, green areas and in heritage conservation.

What does it cost to rent a cherry picker?

The rate follows the same factors as for any aerial work platform: design, working height, outreach, drive and rental period. Two special features apply to cherry pickers. First, truck-mounted units need no machine transport, but the required Czech driving licence category is needed. Second, the lateral outreach shifts the permissible basket load - two machines with the same working height can differ greatly in practical use.

You will find the full breakdown below under 'What does it cost to rent an aerial work platform?'. Tell us the working height, required outreach, ground, rental period and site - and you will receive a quote in which rental, transport and additional services are shown separately.

The fleet covers working heights from 6 to 57 metres in six designs. Instead of working through model lists, five questions get you there faster - they are the same ones our specialist advisors ask on the phone.

1. Can the work point be reached freely from below? Yes - then a scissor lift is enough; it lifts purely vertically and offers the largest platform. No, there are pipes, canopies or machines in the way - then you need the articulated boom of an articulating boom lift.

2. How far do you need to reach sideways? If straight reach at great height is what counts most, the telescopic boom lift is the fastest and most stable solution. If the basket has to be offset sideways and guided around corners, the articulating boom lift remains the choice.

3. What can the ground bear? Sensitive floors, parquet, tiles or green areas call for a spider lift with low dead weight and variable outriggers. On smooth hall floors, electric machines with non-marking tyres are used; on shell construction sites and rough terrain, diesel four-wheel-drive versions.

4. Does the site change several times a day? Then a truck-mounted platform drives itself between locations and separate transport is not needed. If the machine stays in one place for days, a self-propelled platform is usually more economical.

5. How tight is the access? If you need to pass through doors, gates or lifts, narrow models from 0.76 m width come into question - or a mast lift, which is light, narrow and quick to set up.

A tip from practice: The working height is around two metres above the platform height. So if you work at 12 m, you need a machine with a platform height of 10 m. Also add up people, tools and material - for two fitters with tools, 350 to 450 kg is realistic.

Unsure about one of the five questions? Then give us a call. Choosing the right equipment usually saves more overall than the price difference between two classes.

Scissor lifts are the first choice for work that requires a large platform area and high load capacity. Luibl Rental offers both electrically powered models for indoor use and powerful diesel scissor lifts for rough terrain.

A technological highlight for the logistics sector is the HAB S320-12E. With an impressive working height of 32.43 metres and a width of only 1.20 metres, this specialist machine provides access to the narrowest aisles of high-bay warehouses. For classic maintenance work, the Magni ES1823RT offers a working height of 18 metres and a load capacity of 680 kg, making work with heavy tools and several people on the platform easily possible.

For outdoor use on unpaved ground we rely on rough-terrain diesel scissor lifts such as the Holland Lift Megastar G320. These machines have four-wheel drive, oscillating axles and hydraulic outriggers to compensate for uneven ground and ensure a stable working position at heights of up to 33.70 metres.

Wherever pipework, machinery or building structures block direct access, articulating boom lifts show their strengths. Thanks to their variable articulation point (up-and-over), they reach work points that remain inaccessible to fixed telescopic booms. The Manitou 200 ATJ e represents the cutting edge of modern, zero-local-emission access equipment. With a working height of 20 metres and an outreach of 11.57 metres, it is ideal for use in enclosed halls or noise-sensitive areas. Luibl Rental places particular emphasis on the integrated safety systems:

• The Secondary Protection System (SPS) has a sensitive wire in front of the control panel that immediately stops all movements on contact to prevent crushing accidents.
• Non-marking tyres protect sensitive industrial floors from abrasion and damage while driving.

When maximum horizontal reach and speed are the priority, telescopic boom lifts are the optimal solution. In sectors such as shipbuilding or steel structure assembly, these machines are indispensable. Luibl Rental offers specialist machines in this segment with working heights of up to 57 metres. A proven model is the Manitou 280 TJ, which impresses with 27.73 metres of working height and more than 21 metres of outreach. The intuitive controls and high stability allow precise manoeuvring even at the limits.

For projects with frequently changing sites or extreme floor protection requirements, Luibl Rental offers specialised access equipment:

• Truck-mounted platforms (colloquially also truck cherry pickers): Models such as the Palfinger P 300KS stand out for their quick readiness for use and the ability to drive themselves between sites. They are especially in demand among municipalities and utilities for maintenance work in public spaces.
• Spider lifts (tracked platforms): Thanks to their low dead weight and variable outriggers, they are ideal for use on parquet, tiles or sensitive green areas. Thanks to their narrow chassis, many models fit through standard doors and still reach remarkable heights.

At Luibl Rental, safety is not an optional feature but the foundation of every rental. Under Government Regulation No. 378/2001 Coll. and occupational safety rules (Act No. 309/2006 Coll.), aerial work platforms are subject to strict inspection and operating rules. Every Luibl Rental machine undergoes a functional check after every job and a periodic inspection under Government Regulation No. 378/2001 Coll. carried out by independent experts. For commercial renters it is important to know that the risk assessment at the site is the employer's responsibility. We support you by providing all necessary technical data sheets and load charts. We also point out that thorough training is important for operating a mobile elevating work platform - regardless of whether it is called a cherry picker or an aerial work platform on site. Luibl Rental provides an operator briefing on handover so that your staff have the knowledge needed for safe operation.

A leading European e-commerce service provider faced the challenge of maintaining the conveyor systems in its central warehouse at a height of 30 metres while operations on the lower levels had to continue undisturbed. Conventional scaffolding would have caused weeks of closures and immense costs. Luibl Rental delivered a HAB S320-12E electric scissor lift. The challenge was to bring the machine in through a standard sectional door and drive it on a floor that allowed only a limited point load. Thanks to the compact design and precise controls, the technicians were able to safely reach the critical points at heights of over 32 metres. Zero-local-emission operation prevented pollutant exposure in the hall, so parallel operations were maintained. The project was completed successfully - with a time saving of over 80% compared to stationary scaffolding.

Our specialist advisors help you choose the right access equipment for your specific project. Aerial work platform rental is our core business - whether you hire an aerial work platform for a single day or secure a machine for several months on long-term rental. Together with you we analyse the parameters of working height, outreach, ground conditions and load capacity to avoid wrong rentals and increase the cost efficiency of your project.

There is no flat price for aerial work platform rental - the rental price is made up of a few clearly definable factors. If you know them, you can compare quotes properly and avoid wrong rentals.

What determines the rental price

• Design and working height: A compact electric scissor lift for indoor work at 8 m is in a completely different class from a telescopic boom lift with a working height of 57 m. Within one design, the rate rises with working height, outreach and load capacity.
• Drive: Electric, diesel and hybrid machines differ in purchase and running costs - and therefore in rental price. Rough-terrain all-wheel-drive machines cost more than comparable indoor machines.
• Rental period: Daily, weekly and monthly rates are tiered. The longer the term, the lower the effective daily rate. For rentals of several months, long-term rental with its own terms is usually the more economical option.
• Transport: Delivery and collection are shown separately from the machine rental. They depend on the distance from our Passau site, the transport weight and the accessibility of the site.
• Additional services: Machinery breakdown insurance, attachments and an on-site briefing are calculated separately.

What the rental price includes

• an inspected machine with a valid periodic inspection under Government Regulation No. 378/2001 Coll. and complete technical documentation
• maintenance and recurring inspections during the rental period
• technical advice on machine selection before the rental
• technical support throughout the rental period

A reliable price can be given once the working height, load capacity, ground conditions, rental period and site location are known. With these five details you receive an itemised quote in which machine rental, transport and additional services are shown separately.

Before you decide, it is worth looking at our expert articles - they answer the questions that come up most often before renting:

• How much does it cost to rent an aerial work platform? - the price factors in detail
• Scissor lift or articulating boom lift? - the designs compared directly
• Required operator qualification for aerial work platforms - who may operate an aerial work platform
• CSN EN 280 for aerial work platforms - the regulatory framework
• Truck-mounted or trailer-mounted platform? - when each setup pays off

We deliver with our own low-loader fleet from Passau throughout the Czech Republic. For these locations you will find dedicated pages with regional information:

Prague · Brno · Ostrava · Plzen · Liberec · Olomouc · Ceske Budejovice · Hradec Kralove · Usti nad Labem · Pardubice · Zlin · Kladno · Karlovy Vary

Your site is not listed? That is no obstacle - we deliver throughout the Czech Republic. You will find the entire range of machines across all categories in our rental fleet.

The Luibl Rental team is available to you Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00. Contact us for an individual quote and benefit from our many years of experience in renting first-class construction machinery.