Aerial Work Platform
Equipment Designed for Working at Height
Whether you need to reach overhead installations inside a factory, perform maintenance in a warehouse, work around obstacles on a construction site or provide elevated access for a rental fleet, choosing the right equipment depends on more than working height alone.
Galen Equipment provides aerial work platforms (AWPs), also known as Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), for a wide range of work-at-height applications.
Explore our range of electric scissor lifts, rough-terrain scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, articulated boom lifts and telescopic boom lifts to find the right access solution for your application.
AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS
HS0408
4.5 m
6.5 m
Max workıng heıght
240 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
0.81 m
Width
ES0507
5.64 m
7.64 m
227 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
0.81 m
Width
HS0608
5.8 m
7.8 m
Max workıng heıght
230 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
0.77 m
Width
E0808
7.8 m
Platform height
9.8 m
Max workıng heıght
230 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
0.81 m
Width
HS0808
8 m
10 m
Max workıng heıght
230 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
0.81 m
Width
ES1012
9.8 m
Platform height
11.8 m
Max workıng heıght
320 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
1.17 m
Width
ES1212
11.8 m
13.8 m
Max workıng heıght
350 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
1.17 m
Width
HS1413
13.75 m
15.75 m
Max workıng heıght
320 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
1.81 m
Width
ES1215T
11.75 m
13.75 m
Max workıng heıght
320 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
1.50 m
Width
ES1418RT
14 m
16 m
Max workıng heıght
320 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
1.79 m
Width
AMWP7.5
7.5 m
9.5 m
Max workıng heıght
120 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
0.76 m
Width
AMWP9.2
9.2 m
11.2 m
Max workıng heıght
200 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
1.0 m
Width
HA14JE
14 m
16 m
Max workıng heıght
230 kg
MAX PLATFORM CAPACITY
1.75 m
Width
Find the Right Equipment for Working at Height
Not everyone searching for working-at-height equipment already knows which type of machine they need.
The right aerial work platform depends on where you need to work, how high you need to reach, whether horizontal outreach is required, available floor space, terrain conditions and required platform capacity.
Galen Equipment offers different types of powered access equipment for indoor and outdoor applications.
Electric Scissor Lifts
Electric scissor lifts provide primarily vertical access and a spacious working platform, making them particularly suitable for indoor maintenance, installation, warehouse, factory and construction applications on firm and level surfaces. Galen ES Series electric scissor lifts are available for different working-height requirements.
Typical applications: Factories • Warehouses • Maintenance • Electrical installations • MEP work • Construction • Shopping centres • Airports
Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts
When work at height requires a larger platform combined with outdoor mobility and increased terrain capability, a rough-terrain scissor lift may be the more appropriate solution. These machines are designed for applications such as construction sites and outdoor industrial projects where surface conditions are more demanding than conventional indoor slab applications.
Typical applications: Construction sites • Outdoor installation • Industrial projects • Building maintenance
Vertical Mast Lifts
Vertical mast lifts provide compact elevated access where available working space is limited. Their small footprint makes them particularly useful for indoor maintenance and installation work in narrow aisles, commercial buildings and other areas where larger access equipment may be difficult to manoeuvre.
Typical applications: Hotels • Shopping centres • Warehouses • Factories • Facility maintenance • Indoor installations
Articulated Boom Lifts
Some work-at-height applications require more than vertical elevation. Articulated boom lifts provide up-and-over access, allowing the platform to reach elevated work areas around machinery, structural elements and other obstacles. They are suitable when the work location cannot be approached directly from underneath.
Typical applications: Industrial maintenance • Construction • Steel structures • Building services • Complex access areas
Telescopic Boom Lifts
Telescopic boom lifts are designed for applications requiring significant horizontal outreach in addition to working height. Their straight boom configuration makes them suitable for reaching distant elevated work areas where the machine cannot be positioned immediately below the work point.
Typical applications: Construction • Industrial sites • Infrastructure • Exterior maintenance • Large-scale projects
Which Aerial Work Platform Do I Need?
Choosing equipment for working at height starts with understanding the access requirement.
Your requirement | Platform type to consider |
Mainly vertical access | Scissor Lift |
Indoor work with limited space | Electric Scissor Lift |
Very compact indoor access | Vertical Mast Lift |
Large platform for outdoor work | Rough Terrain Scissor Lift |
Need to reach over an obstacle | Articulated Boom Lift |
Need significant horizontal outreach | Telescopic Boom Lift |
Factory or warehouse maintenance | Electric Scissor Lift / Vertical Mast Lift |
Uneven outdoor construction site | Rough Terrain Scissor Lift / Boom Lift |
The final machine selection should also consider working height, platform capacity, machine dimensions, ground conditions and the requirements of the specific application.
What Is an Aerial Work Platform?
An aerial work platform (AWP) is equipment designed to provide temporary elevated access for personnel, tools and materials.
The term covers several machine categories rather than one particular machine design.
Modern standards and industry terminology also commonly use Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) for mobile machines designed to elevate personnel to a working position.
Scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, articulated boom lifts and telescopic boom lifts are therefore different types of aerial work platforms.
This distinction is important when selecting equipment: two machines with similar working heights can provide completely different types of access.
Working at Height: Vertical Access or Horizontal Reach?
One of the easiest ways to narrow down the right machine is to determine where the elevated work point is relative to the machine.
When the work is directly above you
If the machine can be positioned underneath the work area, an electric scissor lift is often a practical solution. The platform moves primarily vertically and provides a comparatively large working area for personnel and tools.
- ceiling installations
- electrical work
- sprinkler installation
- warehouse maintenance
- factory maintenance
- HVAC work
- lighting installation
- indoor construction
When there is an obstacle between you and the work area
If machinery, structures, walls or other obstacles prevent positioning directly underneath the work point, an articulated boom liftcan provide up-and-over access.
When the work point is far away
When substantial horizontal reach is required, a telescopic boom lift may be more appropriate.
When working space is extremely limited
For narrow indoor environments and maintenance tasks requiring a very small machine footprint, a vertical mast lift can provide a compact alternative.
Indoor Aerial Work Platforms
Indoor work-at-height applications often have different requirements from outdoor construction sites.
Machine width, turning radius, floor loading, emissions, noise levels and access through doors or narrow passages can become just as important as maximum working height.
Electric aerial work platforms are therefore commonly used in factories, warehouses and logistics centres, shopping centres, airports, hotels, exhibition halls and data centres.
For applications requiring primarily vertical access, an electric scissor lift is often the first machine category to consider.
Related pages: Electric Scissor Lifts | Aerial Work Platform Applications
Aerial Work Platforms for Factory Maintenance
Factories frequently require elevated access for tasks that cannot be performed safely or efficiently from floor level.
- overhead lighting
- cable trays
- electrical installations
- ventilation systems
- pipework
- fire protection systems
- production infrastructure
- structural components
For clear vertical access, electric scissor lifts provide a large working platform for personnel and tools. Where production machinery or other obstacles prevent direct vertical access, an articulated boom lift may provide a more suitable working envelope.
Read more: Factory Maintenance Lift Solutions
Warehouse Access Equipment
Warehouses and distribution centres present a combination of height and space constraints. Maintenance teams may need access to lighting, fire protection systems, electrical installations, roof structures and other overhead infrastructure while operating between storage areas and aisles.
Compact electric scissor lifts and vertical mast lifts can provide elevated access while maintaining relatively small machine dimensions. The appropriate solution depends on aisle width, required working height, platform capacity and available manoeuvring space.
Read more: Warehouse Scissor Lift Solutions
Aerial Work Platforms for Construction
Construction projects can require several different forms of elevated access. A scissor lift can provide a large platform for installation work where the work area is directly overhead, while boom lifts provide access to locations requiring horizontal reach.
Ground conditions are particularly important. Electric slab scissor lifts are designed primarily for firm, level surfaces, while rough-terrain machines are intended for more demanding outdoor environments.
The machine should therefore be selected according to both the required reach and the conditions in which it will operate.
Read more: Construction Scissor Lift Solutions
Electric Aerial Work Platforms
For many indoor and industrial applications, electric drive provides an efficient solution for powered access equipment.
Electric aerial work platforms are particularly suitable for environments where low operating noise and indoor operation are important considerations.
Galen’s locally manufactured ES Series uses electric traction combined with hydraulic lifting and steering systems. The ES Series includes compact electric scissor lifts covering multiple working-height requirements.
Explore: Galen ES Series Electric Scissor Lifts
Aerial Work Platform Working Heights
Working height is one of the first specifications buyers consider, but it should not be considered alone.
Two aerial platforms may provide a similar maximum working height while having substantially different machine widths, platform dimensions, load capacities, turning radii, horizontal outreach, indoor/outdoor capabilities and terrain capabilities.
For this reason, the most appropriate machine is not necessarily the one with the highest reach. The objective should be to select the smallest suitable machine that can safely and effectively provide the access required for the application.
Buying an Aerial Work Platform
Businesses purchasing aerial work platforms should evaluate the machine according to its intended use rather than comparing only maximum working height and purchase price.
- Required working height: How high is the actual work point?
- Type of access: Do you need vertical elevation only, or horizontal outreach as well?
- Working environment: Will the machine operate indoors, outdoors or both?
- Ground conditions: Will it operate on a firm slab or more demanding terrain?
- Machine dimensions: Are there doorways, aisles or other access restrictions?
- Platform capacity: How many people, tools and materials need to be elevated?
- Frequency of use: Is the machine intended for occasional maintenance, continuous industrial use or a rental fleet?
- After-sales support: Availability of technical support and spare parts should be considered throughout the machine’s service life.
Related: After-Sales Service
Aerial Work Platforms for Sale
Galen Equipment provides aerial work platforms for businesses, contractors, industrial facilities and equipment rental companies.
Our product range includes locally manufactured electric scissor lifts together with additional aerial-platform categories for different access requirements.
For current pricing, machine availability, delivery times and configuration options, contact Galen Equipment with your required working height and intended application.
Why Galen Equipment?
Galen’s experience in heavy equipment and manufacturing extends back more than two decades. Today, Galen Equipment provides personnel-elevation solutions for industrial, construction, maintenance and rental applications, with electric scissor-lift production based in Ankara, Türkiye.
- Technical support: Support throughout machine selection and operation.
- Spare parts: Parts support for long-term machine operation.
- After-sales service: Technical assistance after machine delivery.
- Machine selection support: Guidance according to working height, application and operating environment.
Learn more: About Galen Equipment
Frequently Asked Questions About Aerial Work Platforms
What equipment is used for working at height?
Different types of equipment can be used depending on the application. For powered elevated access, common solutions include scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, articulated boom lifts and telescopic boom lifts. These machines are generally categorized as aerial work platforms or Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
What is the difference between an aerial work platform and a scissor lift?
Aerial work platform is a broad category. A scissor lift is one specific type of aerial work platform that provides primarily vertical elevation using a scissor mechanism.
What is a MEWP?
MEWP stands for Mobile Elevating Work Platform. It is an industry term for mobile equipment designed to elevate personnel to a working position.
Which lift is best for indoor work at height?
The appropriate machine depends on the application. Electric scissor lifts are commonly used when vertical access and a relatively large platform are required. Vertical mast lifts can be useful where machine dimensions and manoeuvring space are more restricted.
Which aerial platform should I use to reach over obstacles?
An articulated boom lift is designed to provide up-and-over access and can be suitable when structures or equipment prevent the machine from being positioned directly below the work area.
What type of platform is suitable for warehouse maintenance?
Electric scissor lifts and vertical mast lifts are common options for warehouse maintenance. The correct machine depends on working height, aisle width, floor conditions and required platform capacity.
What type of aerial work platform is used in factories?
Electric scissor lifts are commonly used for vertical maintenance and installation work. Articulated boom lifts may be more appropriate when machinery or structures obstruct direct access to the elevated work point.
Can I buy an aerial work platform directly from Galen Equipment?
Yes. Galen Equipment supplies aerial work platforms for industrial users, contractors and rental companies. Contact our team with your required working height and application to determine the appropriate machine and receive a quotation.
How do I choose the correct working height?
Determine the actual height of the work point rather than selecting a machine based only on its model name. Maximum platform height and maximum working height are different specifications, so always compare the manufacturer’s technical data.
Are electric aerial work platforms suitable for outdoor use?
This depends on the machine and operating conditions. Surface conditions, slope limits, wind ratings and manufacturer requirements must be considered. A slab scissor lift should not be treated as a rough-terrain machine simply because it can physically travel outdoors.
Not Sure Which Platform You Need?
You don’t need to know the exact machine model before contacting us.
Tell us where you need to work, how high you need to reach, whether the work is indoors or outdoors, and whether there are obstacles between the machine and the work area. Our team can help identify the appropriate aerial work platform for your application.