Fundamentals
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
How MEWPs are categorised, how their specifications are actually measured, and how to choose between them for a real job.
Specifications
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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IPAF categories explained
What IPAF's 1a, 1b, 3a and 3b operator categories mean, and how they differ from a MEWP's machine type.
Read guide →Comparisons
Spider lift vs boom lift
Compare tracked spider lifts with self-propelled boom lifts across access, setup, mobility, ground conditions, power and working envelope, with real ranges from our catalogue.
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