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Mobile Boom (IPAF category 3b)

Mobile boom hire is ideal for when horizontal reach as well as vertical access is required. For quick access at height over obstructions, mobile booms have many applications for mechanical and electrical fitting, finishing work, maintenance operations, roofing and general access requirements.

You can find out more information about working at height safety in our health and safety section.

Astley Hire Training provides IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) training and can issue PAL (Powered Access Licence) so you can fully comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Scroll down the list below to compare the static booms to hire and check your answers to the following questions:

1. What working height is required?
2. What is the out-reach required?
3. Are there any access width restrictions to the work area?

All the Astley Hire Mobile Booms can be used outside and inside, the ground has to be smooth, flat and stable.

The maximum working height stated gives an approximate maximum overhead task height (2.1m above platform height).

Approx. Max. Task Height	Image	Product range description
up to 11.2m		JLG 300AJP mobile boom Max. outreach 6.25m. Battery powered. Width 1.22m.
up to 12.3m		Nifty HR12 mobile boom Max. outreach 6.1m. Diesel or battery powered. Width 1.5m.
up to 12.7m		Genie Z-30/20N RJ mobile boom Max. outreach 9.6m. 48v battery powered. Width 1.2m.
up to 14.3m		JLG 400AJP mobile boom Max. outreach 6.83m. Battery powered. Width 1.5m.
up to 15.7m		Nifty HR15 mobile boom Max. outreach 9.6m. Diesel or battery powered. Width 1.5m.
up to 15.9m		Genie Z-45/25 mobile boom Max. outreach 7.5m. Diesel or battery powered. Width 1.75m.
up to 15.9m		JLG M450AJ mobile boom Max. outreach 7.24m. Diesel or battery powered. Width 1.75m.
up to 20.12m		JLG M600JP mobile boom Max. outreach 13.06m. Diesel or battery powered. Width 2.44m.