Compact Lifts For Tight Spaces

Compact Lifts For Tight Spaces FARM SHOP Tools “We’re out there to replace ladders ” says Kyle Schoenherr of Cruiser Products While the initial focus market was poultry operations the compact platforms have become popular with greenhouse owners electricians and other tradespeople The Ohio company designed and manufactured its first mini lifts 12 years ago to help poultry farmers access higher cages in barns without having to go up and down ladders At 20 in wide the first compact unit was narrow enough to go down walkways and its fixed height platforms 22 and 32 in off the ground gave workers access to the highest cages Long-life rechargeable batteries power the units to move at a good walking pace with simple handlebar steering At $4 000 the compact style works well for operators working on solid surfaces such as concrete and mezzanine As the poultry industry changed to more cage-free operations and surfaces with litter Cruiser Products added a heavy-duty lift $4 800 with more power bigger tires wider wheelbase options 23 and 26 in and custom heights “The thing that got us into new markets is the scissor series The mini scissor lift is lightweight compact and able to go through doorways so its uses go beyond poultry ” Schoenherr says With its lift range from 32 to 72 in it’s especially handy for greenhouse workers and electricians The powder-coated steel frames are assembled in Ohio and each unit is shop-tested before being sold “It’s a perfect replacement for an 8-ft ladder We get lots of interest from people who manufacture everything from sheds to RVs and we get some interest in areas of ag for wash down practices such as tractor trailers ” he adds Besides the handy lift feature and stable 26-in wheelbase the platform cage adds safety and supports up to 300 lbs It sells for $8 200 “From a safety perspective they’re getting very popular to prevent ladder injuries We’re hearing from contractors that sometimes ladders are not even allowed and they need to find other solutions ” Schoenherr says “Cruiser Products lifts are mobile and are affordable so they’re more accessible to customers than larger expensive scissor lifts ” There are some dealers in the U S and Canada but Cruiser Products also sells direct Check out its website for more information Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Cruiser Products 411 Stachler Dr St Henry Ohio 45883 ph 419-678-8615; info@cruiserproducts com; www cruiserproducts com

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