Cherry Picker Hire

Yes, anyone can hire a cherry picker in the UK, but the following requirements and considerations should be met and kept in mind. It is a requirement that the hirer be at least 18 years old. Valid identification, such as a driving licence or passport, is required. Public Liability Insurance is strongly recommended, even if you have been using forklifts for some time. We can discuss Public Liability Insurance with you if you wish to hire. Operating a cherry picker requires IPAF training. Speak to a member of our team about IPAF training to ensure you have the requisite qualification to operate a cherry picker. If you do not have experience using cherry pickers, consider hiring a trained operator who can help to support the safe and efficient management of the project. Completing comprehensive training enhances staff safety and meets legal obligations before machinery operation. At Hire Safe Solutions, staff safety is paramount, which is why we offer extensive training.

Although used in similar situations, scissor lifts and cherry pickers have key differences. Scissor lifts are best for projects where manoeuvrability isn’t a priority. They move straight up and down and are most commonly seen in warehouses, fit-out projects and within general maintenance. A cherry picker has an extendable arm that can move up and out, making it ideal for moving over obstacles and allowing for versatile use. They are typically used outdoors and on uneven surfaces, although they may be used internally also.

Cherry Pickers can be road legal as long as they comply with road traffic regulations. This includes: Having a valid driving licence issued for the appropriate category of vehicle in use The cherry picker must be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and have a valid Vehicle Registration Certificate (V5C). The vehicle must be insured for use on public roads. The cherry picker must be safe to drive on roads with a valid MOT (Ministry of Transport) test certificate if required, depending on the vehicle’s age and type. The vehicle should be driven in adherence to speed limits, depending on weight and height.

To qualify for a cherry picker licence, it is essential to complete an IPAF training course. These are typically priced at £170 plus £250 VAT per person for a one-day course. Completing this will authorise you to a powered access licence (PAL) which is valid for 5 years, although refresher training should be considered before that period elapses. At Hire Safe Solutions, we are proud to offer our customers extensive training courses with certification to promote staff safety.

The best type of lift to use when tree trimming as an all-rounder is the spider lift. As a tracked lift, the spider lift can navigate tight spaces, working on unreliable terrain, whilst still providing a high and stable access. However, the use of articulating boom lifts may be better for a job involving large spaces with a high volume of trees, as they allow you to navigate around obstacles and provide superior reach, allowing for efficiency.

Cherry pickers are effective machines for various personal projects. If you require cherry picker hire for a personal project, our team of experts will be able to provide guidance and recommendations to ensure you have a suitable cherry picker and are operating safely and effectively. Contact our team to find the right machine today.

At Hire Safe Solutions, we are proud to offer an extensive fleet of cherry pickers ideal for a variety of budgets, with a team of experts ready to give advice on which machine will fit your needs. Get in touch with us to speak to our expert team about pricing.

Our smallest cherry picker for hire is the Genie Z30/20NRJ electric articulating boom lift, which has a working height of 10.89m approximately.

A cherry picker may not require an MOT. However, if it is a vehicle-mounted cherry picker being used on public roads, then it will require an MOT, road tax and insurance. Not all cherry pickers require an MOT, but they do need to pass a LOLER inspection every 6 months, as well as being provision of Work Equipment Regulations 1988 (PUWER) compliant. Alongside this, daily pre-checks before use must be documented, and the vehicle must have regular servicing.

We can provide cherry pickers to any destination across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, including, but not limited to: Aberdeen Birmingham Blackpool Bradford Brighton Bristol Chesterfield Colchester Doncaster Dundee Edinburgh Exeter Glasgow Hull Inverness Ipswich Leeds Leicester Liverpool London Manchester Middlesbrough Milton Keynes Newcastle Northampton Norwich Nottingham Sheffield Southampton Stoke on Trent Worcester York