Equipment: Scissor Lifts

Tower wagon

The Top-Spin 900R scissor lift by Weterings is a tower wagon used in constructing screen installations, lighting, and heating systems in greenhouses. Both end sides of the work platform can be extended hydraulically. The work platform is provided with automatic leveling and can be positioned longitudinal or transverse compared to the caterpillar base.

 

Pipe rail carts

Electric pipe rail carts made by Bogaerts in Belgium extend up to 3 meters (9.8-feet) high for tomato, cucumber, and pepper production. Various models and widths are offered. Also available are accessories such as spray booms and hose reels. Special order capabilities allow for the multitude of greenhouse pipe, lane, and height layouts.

 

Double scissor lift trolleys

This electric lift by Faber is 1,700 mm long and 750 mm wide. The step-up height is 275 mm and the platform width is 410 mm. The maximum height platform is 2,500 mm. Fencing is included and the frame is powder coated.

 

Hydraulic lift

The Metazet hydraulic scissor lift (M-Lift) is suitable for tube rail systems of 415 mm center-to-center and up. The M-Lift is available in three versions: The M-Lift², the M-Lift³ and the M-Lift4. All Metazet hydraulic scissor trolleys are adjustable in height automatically and continuously. A number of ergonomical components ensure that the M-Lift is safe and user-friendly. These include:

  • Extra low step
  • Use of reliable technologies
  • Safe lifting using a forklift
  • Emergency lowering device and a tilt alert
  • Steel flanged wheels for smooth driving on the tube-rail system
  • Rubber tires for damage-free driving on the concrete aisle
  • Hydraulic lift wheels for small- radius turns
  • Full-featured, easy-to-use control panel on both the working plat form and the supporting trolley
  • Water-tight foot pedal
     
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