
TAG Forklift Trucks supplies access platforms for sale and hire across the North West, including scissor lifts and boom lifts for working safely at height. From indoor maintenance to outdoor construction, the right platform gets your team to the work quickly and safely.
Whether you need a compact electric scissor lift for indoor jobs or a boom lift to reach up and over obstacles, our team will match the right machine to your working height and site, with sales, flexible hire and full service support.
More about access platforms
Access platforms, also known as mobile elevating work platforms, raise people and tools safely to height. Scissor lifts rise vertically on a folding frame and offer a large platform for indoor and level outdoor work, while boom lifts use an articulating or telescopic arm to reach up and over obstacles.
Choosing the right platform comes down to working height, reach, ground conditions and whether the job is indoors or out. Our team can help you select a machine that meets the task and the relevant safety requirements.
Frequently asked questions
A scissor lift raises a large platform straight up and is ideal for working at height over a level surface. A boom lift uses a jointed or telescopic arm to reach outward and over obstacles, giving greater flexibility but a smaller platform.
Working heights vary by model, from compact indoor scissor lifts through to boom lifts that reach considerably higher. Use the lift height filter to find a platform that matches your task.
Yes. Electric scissor lifts in particular are designed for clean, quiet indoor use on level floors, while many booms are suited to outdoor and rough terrain work. We can advise on the right machine for your environment.
Yes. We offer flexible access platform hire, from short term project cover through to longer term contract hire, with service and support included.
Operators should be trained and certified to use powered access equipment. We can point you towards the right training so your team works safely and within the regulations.