Looking for reliable 17.98m diesel scissor lift hire from Davis Access? The 17.98m diesel scissor lift is a heavy-duty rough-terrain access platform designed to provide safe and efficient working at height on construction sites, industrial facilities, infrastructure projects, and outdoor maintenance applications. Offering a maximum working height of 17.98m, a large platform capacity, and powerful four-wheel-drive performance, this diesel scissor lift is ideal for demanding site conditions where additional working height, lifting capacity, and rough-terrain capability are essential.

At Davis Access, we supply modern, fully maintained diesel scissor lifts backed by over 30 years of industry experience. The 17.98m diesel scissor lift is specifically designed to deliver reliable outdoor performance, exceptional site manoeuvrability, and a spacious working platform for operators, tools, and materials. Its rough-terrain capabilities make it suitable for uneven ground conditions commonly encountered on construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects.

Whether you require a 17.98m diesel scissor lift for a single day, a week, or a long-term project, Davis Access offers flexible hire periods, competitive rates, nationwide delivery, and expert support. This rough-terrain MEWP is particularly popular with construction contractors, steel erectors, cladding installers, roofing specialists, maintenance engineers, industrial contractors, and facilities management companies.

Davis Access provides 17.98m diesel scissor lift hire, access platform hire, diesel scissor lift hire, MEWP hire, and powered access solutions across Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Southampton, Portsmouth, Exeter, Plymouth, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Nottingham, Leicester, Sheffield, Reading, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Newcastle, and throughout the UK.

17.98m Diesel Scissor Lift Hire Specifications

The 17.98m diesel scissor lift is designed to provide safe and efficient access for outdoor working-at-height applications. Built for rough-terrain environments, this machine combines excellent lifting performance with outstanding site capability, making it ideal for construction, maintenance, installation, inspection, and refurbishment projects.

Providing a maximum working height of 17.98m and a platform height of 15.98m, the machine enables operators to safely complete overhead tasks while maintaining excellent productivity. The generous platform capacity supports operators together with tools, materials, and equipment while maintaining stable lifting performance throughout the working envelope.

With a machine width of just 2.3m and an overall length of 4.42m, the lift is well suited to accessing and operating in restricted spaces and confined working areas. Its compact dimensions make it easier to manoeuvre through tight access routes, warehouses, storage areas and internal workspaces where larger machines may be unsuitable. The stowed height measures 3.27m, reducing to 2.52m with the guardrails folded, allowing improved access through restricted entrances and internal building access points.

The spacious 4.36m x 1.82mworking platform provides excellent 680kg safe working load, room for multiple operators, tools, and materials, helping improve productivity and reducing the need for frequent machine repositioning. The 1.52m dual extension decks provides additional reach and working space up to 7.4m, making installation and maintenance tasks more efficient.

Powered by a reliable diesel engine, the machine delivers excellent outdoor performance and extended operating times. Four-wheel drive capability and rough-terrain tyres provide outstanding traction across uneven ground conditions, helping operators work safely and efficiently on challenging construction sites.

The 17.98m diesel scissor lift machine offers excellent ground clearance and gradeability, allowing it to operate effectively across rough terrain where standard electric scissor lifts may not be suitable. Many machines in this class also feature oscillating axles and hydraulic stabilisation systems to improve stability and performance on uneven ground.

The 17.98m diesel scissor lift is particularly suitable for:

• Construction projects
• Steel erection
• Cladding installation
• Roofing works
• Industrial maintenance
• Infrastructure projects
• External building maintenance
• Mechanical installations
• Electrical installations
• Facilities management
• Warehousing developments
• Property maintenance
• Signage installation
• High-level inspection work
• Outdoor refurbishment projects

Safety Features

Safety is essential when working at height, and the 17.98m diesel scissor lift (Skyjack SJ9253RT and similar models) incorporates a range of advanced safety features, including:

• Fully guarded working platform
• Extension deck
• Emergency lowering controls
• Platform overload protection
• Emergency stop controls
• Proportional controls
• Automatic braking system
• Tilt monitoring system
• Rough-terrain tyres
• Four-wheel drive system
• Ground and platform controls
• Stable heavy-duty scissor stack design
• Self-levelling outriggers

These features help ensure safe operation while improving productivity and reducing reliance on scaffolding, smaller diesel scissor lifts / MEWPS, and other temporary access solutions.

Why Choose Diesel Scissor Lift Hire?

Diesel scissor lift hire provides a powerful and practical solution for outdoor projects where rough-terrain capability and platform capacity are essential. Compared with electric scissor lifts, diesel machines offer superior performance on uneven ground and construction sites.

Diesel scissor lifts are particularly beneficial for:

• Construction projects
• Infrastructure developments
• Industrial facilities
• Roofing works
• External building maintenance
• Cladding installations
• Steelwork projects
• Facilities management contracts
• Outdoor maintenance applications

Why Choose Davis Access?

At Davis Access, we understand that every project has different access requirements. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of low-level access platforms, scissor lifts, boom lifts, cherry pickers, and specialist access equipment available for hire throughout the UK.

With over 30 years of industry experience, competitive hire rates, nationwide delivery, and expert technical support, Davis Access is committed to helping customers work safely, efficiently, and productively at height.

Training

Do you require training before hiring access equipment?

Davis Access offers a comprehensive range of accredited training courses including IPAF Operator Training, PASMA Training, Working at Height Training, Harness Use & Inspection Training, and MEWPs for Managers courses.

Whether you’re new to access equipment or require refresher training, our experienced instructors can help ensure your workforce remains safe, compliant, and fully competent when working at height.

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