Big spider seen at Paramount
5 February 2024
Paramount Platforms has become the first access hire company in the UK to take delivery of the new Hinowa 40.18 Lightlift Performance IIIS, the largest model in the manufacturer’s range.
The national spider lift hire specialist has chosen a bi-energy version with a low-emissions diesel engine and lithium batteries for all-electric zero-emissions and low carbon operation.
The machine, which has a maximum working height of 40.2m, was supplied by Hinowa distributor Access Platform Sales (APS) and was immediately put out on long-term hire to support planned maintenance work on a prestigious financial HQ building in central London.
The Lightlift 40.18 offers a maximum outreach of 17.5m and it has a larger basket than other Hinowa spider lifts, with a maximum capacity of 300kg and an unrestricted capacity of 230kg.
“This Hinowa is the best spider lift in its performance range,” said Paramount Platforms Director, Lee Kerr. “It’s a game changer in terms of the ability of our clients to work independently at heights approaching 40m and where significant outreach is needed.
“We almost always supply our other large spider lifts with an operator. The Hinowa 40.18 is so easy to use, if the client has experience using other Hinowa platforms, I have no qualms about the 40.18 going out on self-drive hire.”
Linda Betts, Key Accounts Director at APS, added: “Hinowa puts a huge amount of investment in making all their platforms extremely easy and intuitive to operate, with smart functions that ensure they’re very safe and reliable.
“The 40.18 has the same operating system as other Performance IIIS platforms, which is why operatives can confidently switch between different machines.”
Linda said that the platform can also be set up in a narrow stabilisation area for working in particularly confined spaces.
Being bi-energy, the machine provides maximum flexibility for outdoor and indoor operation, as well as for work in ultra low emissions zones and where noise-level restrictions apply.
The Lightlift 40.18 can also be supplied with diesel engine only or solely with lithium battery electric power.
