Technical guide
What is a MEWP?
A practical explanation of mobile elevating work platforms, their main categories and the specifications used to select them.
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MEWP guides
Concise, specification-led guidance connected directly to real machines and source documents.
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Working height vs platform height
Understand the difference between MEWP working height and platform height and compare manufacturer figures correctly.
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How to choose a MEWP
A specification-led process for choosing a MEWP by work position, access route, capacity, surface and operating environment.
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MEWP categories explained
Compare scissor lifts, boom lifts, vertical masts, spider lifts and vehicle-mounted MEWPs.
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MEWP width guide
How to assess MEWP width, clearance and the complete access route for restricted sites.
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MEWP weight and floor loading guide
Understand machine weight, wheel loads, ground bearing pressure and transport limits when selecting a MEWP.
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Horizontal outreach explained
Understand MEWP horizontal outreach, basket-load restrictions and working-envelope diagrams.
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Spider lift vs boom lift
Compare tracked spider lifts with self-propelled boom lifts for access, setup, mobility and working envelope.
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