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Mobile Vertical Lift (IPAF category 3a)
These lifts give a stable working platform for a wide variety of applications. Products to hire include: one man vertical lifts, mast lifts and scissor lifts. The man or men are lifted on the platform so there are none of the risks associated with ladder or tower climbing and carrying work tools and materials.
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:
- What working height is required?
- Will it be used inside, or inside and outside?
- Is the ground smooth (it will have to be stable and flat)? If the ground is rough choose the Genie GS-2668 RT.
- Are there any access width restrictions to the work area?
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 5.8m | ![]() |
JLG 1230ES one man mobile vertical mast lift 24v electric. Inside use only. Width 0.76m. Fast operation. |
| up to 6.9m | ![]() |
Genie GR15 one man mobile vertical mast lift 24v electric. Inside use only. Width 0.75m. |
| up to 8.2m | ![]() |
Genie GR20 one man mobile vertical mast lift 24v electric. Inside use only. Width 0.8m. |
| up to 7.8m | ![]() |
JLG 1930ES mobile vertical scissor lift 24v electric. Inside and outside use. Width 0.76m. Low noise levels. Deck extension 0.9m outreach. |
| up to 7.9m | ![]() |
Genie GS-1930 mobile vertical scissor lift 24v electric. Inside use preferred. Width 0.76m. |
| up to 8.2m | ![]() |
Genie GS-2032 mobile vertical scissor lift 24v electric. Inside and outside use. Width 0.81m. |
| up to 8.2m | ![]() |
JLG 2030ES mobile vertical scissor lift 24v electric. Inside and outside use. Width 0.76m. Deck extension 0.9m outreach. Long battery life. |
| up to 10m | ![]() |
Genie GS-2632 mobile vertical scissor lift 24v electric. Inside use only. Width 0.82m. Deck extension 1m outreach. |
| up to 10m | ![]() |
Genie GS-2646 mobile vertical scissor lift 24v electric. Inside and outside use. Width 1.17m. Deck extension 1m outreach. |
| up to 10m | ![]() |
Genie GS-2668 RT Rough Terrain mobile vertical scissor Diesel. Inside (if ventilated) and outside use. Width 1.73m. Deck extension 1.5m outreach. |
| up to 11.8m | ![]() |
JLG 3246ES mobile vertical scissor lift 24v electric. 2 man inside and 1 man outside use. Width 1.17m. Deck extension 1.27m outreach. Long battery life. |
| up to 11.9m | ![]() |
Genie GS-3246 mobile vertical scissor lift 24v electric. Inside and outside use. Width 1.17m. Deck extension 1m outreach. |



















