Cherry Picker and Boom Lift Hire
You want to hire safe working cherry pickers that are delivered and collected on time, right? Well, you’re in the right place!
Our reliable and well-maintained cherry picker platforms, also known as articulating boom lifts, are suitable for several working-at-height tasks, from maintenance work to warehousing.
With flexible rental terms, reduced rates for long-term hire, same and next day delivery and 98% trouble free hire, you’re sure to get value for money for your boom lift hire from Horizon Platforms.
Need support selecting the right boom lift to hire? You can use our Platform Finder tool that takes you through a series of questions on certain project requirements such as working height, outreach length, or platform width! Or, if you prefer you can contact us to learn more about our cherry pickers for hire.
Know what you want? Submit an order or get a quote in minutes through our online portal, HireHub. Alternatively view your favourite lifters list, extend hires or off hire with a few clicks.
Hire a boom lift today and give your operators the necessary machinery to navigate obstacles and safely access hard-to-reach areas efficiently.
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Manufacturer
Working height
8.1 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
9.85 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.93 m
Machine width:
0.99 m
Stowed height:
1.99 m
Weight:
2650 kg
Working height
9.92 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.7 m
Machine width:
0.99 m
Stowed height:
1.99 m
Weight:
2990 kg
Working height
10 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.98 m
Machine width:
1 m
Stowed height:
1.99 m
Weight:
2677 kg
Working height
10.1 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.7 m
Machine width:
0.99 m
Stowed height:
1.99 m
Weight:
2990 kg
Working height
10.8 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
1.17 m
Machine width:
1.2 m
Stowed height:
2 m
Weight:
6660 kg
Working height
10.89 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
1.19 m
Stowed height:
2 m
Weight:
6622 kg
Working height
10.97 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
1.22 m
Stowed height:
2.01 m
Weight:
7100 kg
Working height
11.14 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
1.22 m
Stowed height:
2.01 m
Weight:
7100 kg
Working height
11.14 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.7 m
Machine width:
1.2 m
Stowed height:
1.99 m
Weight:
4300 kg
Working height
11.2 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Machine width:
1 m
Stowed height:
1.99 m
Weight:
2950 kg
Working height
11.8 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
1.17 m
Machine width:
1.2 m
Stowed height:
2.29 m
Weight:
7080 kg
Working height
11.83 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.7 m
Machine width:
1.2 m
Stowed height:
1.99 m
Weight:
4300 kg
Working height
11.95 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.92 m
Machine width:
1.2 m
Stowed height:
1.99 m
Weight:
6660 kg
Working height
12 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
1.5 m
Stowed height:
1.98 m
Weight:
3665 kg
Working height
12 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
1.35 m
Stowed height:
2.06 m
Weight:
5945 kg
Working height
12.06 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
1.35 m
Stowed height:
2.06 m
Weight:
5945 kg
Working height
12.2 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.65 m
Machine width:
1.5 m
Stowed height:
1.9 m
Weight:
3435 kg
Working height
12.2 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.65 m
Machine width:
1.5 m
Stowed height:
1.9 m
Weight:
1400 kg
Working height
12.2 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.65 m
Machine width:
1.5 m
Stowed height:
1.9 m
Weight:
1400 kg
Working height
12.2 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.65 m
Machine width:
1.6 m
Stowed height:
1.95 m
Weight:
3470 kg
Working height
12.36 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.65 m
Machine width:
1.5 m
Stowed height:
1.9 m
Weight:
3435 kg
Working height
12.36 m
Platform capacity
200 kg
Platform length
0.65 m
Machine width:
1.6 m
Stowed height:
1.95 m
Weight:
3470 kg
Working height
12.36 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
14.87 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
1.52 m
Stowed height:
2.1 m
Weight:
7230 kg
Working height
15.5 m
Platform capacity
225 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
1.5 m
Stowed height:
1.99 m
Weight:
7250 kg
Working height
15.712 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
15.72 m
Platform capacity
225 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
1.5 m
Stowed height:
1.99 m
Weight:
7250 kg
Working height
15.72 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
1.75 m
Stowed height:
2.01 m
Weight:
6700 kg
Working height
15.72 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.3 m
Stowed height:
2.49 m
Weight:
6926 kg
Working height
15.72 m
Platform capacity
250 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
2.35 m
Stowed height:
2.27 m
Weight:
6418 kg
Working height
15.72 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
1.75 m
Stowed height:
2.01 m
Weight:
6700 kg
Working height
15.72 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
2.29 m
Stowed height:
2.13 m
Weight:
6460 kg
Working height
15.72 m
Platform capacity
300 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
2.29 m
Stowed height:
2.25 m
Weight:
7421 kg
Working height
15.86 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
2.29 m
Stowed height:
2.13 m
Weight:
6460 kg
Working height
15.86 m
Platform capacity
300 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
2.29 m
Stowed height:
2.25 m
Weight:
7421 kg
Working height
16 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
2.3 m
Stowed height:
2.2 m
Weight:
6900 kg
Working height
16.25 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
2.3 m
Stowed height:
2.37 m
Weight:
7450 kg
Working height
16.4 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.86 m
Machine width:
2.19 m
Stowed height:
2.25 m
Weight:
7200 kg
Working height
16.63 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
17 m
Platform capacity
225 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
1.5 m
Stowed height:
1.99 m
Weight:
7780 kg
Working height
17 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
1.45 m
Machine width:
1.5 m
Stowed height:
2.07 m
Weight:
7950 kg
Working height
17.24 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
17.3 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
2.3 m
Stowed height:
2.2 m
Weight:
7850 kg
Working height
17.54 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
18.19 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
2.32 m
Stowed height:
2.56 m
Weight:
7430 kg
Working height
20.288 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
20.29 m
Platform capacity
300 kg
Platform length
0.76 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
2.8 m
Weight:
10401 kg
Working height
20.29 m
Platform capacity
225 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
2.27 m
Stowed height:
2.15 m
Weight:
6400 kg
Working height
20.29 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
2.54 m
Weight:
10088 kg
Working height
20.29 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
20.29 m
Platform capacity
320 kg
Platform length
1.83 m
Machine width:
2.44 m
Stowed height:
2.68 m
Weight:
8600 kg
Working height
20.47 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
2.54 m
Weight:
10088 kg
Working height
20.65 m
Platform capacity
250 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
2.38 m
Stowed height:
2.67 m
Weight:
12260 kg
Working height
20.8 m
Platform capacity
250 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
2.27 m
Stowed height:
2.18 m
Weight:
6640 kg
Working height
20.8 m
Platform capacity
225 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
2.27 m
Stowed height:
2.15 m
Weight:
6400 kg
Working height
20.8 m
Platform capacity
250 kg
Platform length
0.8 m
Machine width:
2.27 m
Stowed height:
2.18 m
Weight:
6680 kg
Working height
21.8 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
2.72 m
Weight:
10349 kg
Working height
22.02 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
2.5 m
Weight:
11494 kg
Working height
25.89 m
Platform capacity
400 kg
Platform length
0.9 m
Machine width:
2.48 m
Stowed height:
2.8 m
Weight:
16400 kg
Working height
26.38 m
Platform capacity
300 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
2.8 m
Weight:
16783 kg
Working height
26.38 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.44 m
Stowed height:
3 m
Weight:
15757 kg
Working height
26.38 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.44 m
Stowed height:
3 m
Weight:
15757 kg
Working height
26.38 m
Platform capacity
300 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
2.8 m
Weight:
16783 kg
Working height
26.38 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
27.73 m
Platform capacity
240 kg
Platform length
0.9 m
Machine width:
2.48 m
Stowed height:
2.71 m
Weight:
16500 kg
Working height
27.91 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
2.8 m
Weight:
17563 kg
Working height
28 m
Platform capacity
280 kg
Platform length
0.9 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
2.7 m
Weight:
14460 kg
Working height
28.21 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
3.05 m
Weight:
16732 kg
Working height
38.58 m
Platform capacity
340 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
3.2 m
Weight:
20788 kg
Working height
40.1 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
40.1 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
40.1 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
3.05 m
Weight:
19958 kg
Working height
43.148 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
43.15 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
3.05 m
Weight:
20411 kg
Working height
47.7 m
Platform capacity
230 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
3.05 m
Weight:
21773 kg
Working height
47.72 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
56.864 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
58.388 m
Overall width:
2.44 m
Working height
58.56 m
Platform capacity
227 kg
Platform length
0.91 m
Machine width:
2.49 m
Stowed height:
3.05 m
Weight:
27184 kg
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Cherry Picker FAQs
Why hire cherry pickers with Horizon Platforms?
Trust Horizon Platforms with your cherry picker hire requirements and gain a safety and service-focused access platform partner that helps you get the job done - on time and safely.
With well-maintained machines and on time delivery and collection, delays and downtime are kept to a minimum. All our processes are designed to offer you peace of mind and value for money. So with Horizon, rest assured you won’t exceed budgets or squeeze margins due to having to pay for project delay penalties, subcontractor rehiring charges or unwanted administration costs because of platform supply issues.
Since 2008, we’ve provided installation, repair and maintenance businesses up and down the UK with quality and reliable boom lifts from Niftylift, JLG, Genie and more. Our commitment to safety means all machines are thoroughly maintained, have LOLERs and inspected before each delivery, and in many cases, represent the cutting edge in cherry picker platform features and technology.
To enable this focus on safety and performance, we have a full range of accreditations and certifications that ensure the service you receive is second to none - from selecting the right cherry picker to hire to same and next day delivery, through to project and aftercare support.
Choose Horizon and enjoy flexibility and reliability regarding your platform rental.
What is a cherry picker?
Cherry pickers, also known as boom lifts, are a type of aerial work platform. Either self-propelled or trailer or vehicle-mounted, they feature a bucket or platform with a boom.
These booms are available in two types. Telescopic or stick boom lifts are straight, while an articulated boom has a knuckle to lift the platform up and over.
Cherry picker operators use this functionality to reach otherwise inaccessible areas such as building facades, industrial installations and warehouse racking.
What are cherry pickers used for?
Cherry pickers are used across a wide range of industries, including:
Fit Out and Shop Fitting
Manufacturing and Engineering
Facilities Management
Mechanical and Electrical
Food Processing
Warehousing
Construction
Racking
Telecommunications
Sports and Events Filming
TV and Film Production
And many more
Within these industries, the most common uses of cherry picker platforms for hire are repairs, installations, stock taking, surveying, and cleaning. However, any job in high-up or otherwise inaccessible areas can benefit from boom lifts.
Learn about 10 of the most common uses for powered access platforms.
What qualifications are needed to operate a cherry picker?
Cherry pickers, like all MEWPs, should only be operated by licensed personnel, as numerous accidents can occur when operators aren’t properly trained. Employers have a responsibility by law to make sure people working at height and using access equipment are competent and trained to do so.
Luckily, you can achieve your boom lift license through one of our IPAF Operator Courses.
You will need to take an IPAF 1b course to operate static boom lifts while licensing for mobile boom lifts requires you to take an IPAF 3b course.
We also offer combined courses so you can become licensed to operate numerous access platform types.
Where can I hire a cherry picker near me?
Horizon Platforms proudly operates a cherry picker hire service across the whole of the UK as well as in numerous locations locally across the north of England. Thanks to our extensive partner network and our proximity to the M1, A1, and M62 motorways, we can swiftly deliver access platforms across England, Scotland and Wales. Visit our national access platform hire page to see boom hire locations nearest to you.
How to choose the correct cherry picker
To hire the right cherry picker for your requirements, it’s crucial to understand the exact specifications of the task or project at hand:
Working height - The level at which people, equipment and materials need to be raised will have a strong impact on the type of cherry picker you hire. Extendibility also matters here, particularly if your project requires working at multiple heights.
Outreach length - The outreach length of the cherry picker you hire dictates how far the platform can move laterally from its starting position. For this factor, consider how far the working area is behind obstacles that the access platform’s base cannot overcome.
Power source - Battery, diesel, and bi-fuel cherry pickers are available to hire, with cleaner sources of fuel being better suited to indoor operations and tasks for clients with ESG goals around greener technologies. Our tips on hiring an environmentally friendly access platform can help with this.
Platform capacity - Measured in kilogrammes, the platform capacity is the weight boom lifts can safely carry during operations. The number of users and the weight of tools, equipment and materials will impact your choice here.
Environment and surface - Ground conditions will impact the types of tyres and stabilisation required. Our guide to assessing ground conditions for the safe use of MEWPs can help you select the right cherry picker for your environment.
View our guide to choosing your cherry picker, or use our helpful Platform Finder tool to hire a boom lift that suits your needs.
How much does it cost to hire a boom lift?
Boom lift hire cost depends on various factors, including the type of platform you need, its size and working height, functionality, and how long it’s being hired out.
To get accurate cherry picker hire costs, contact our team for a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your specific requirements or receive a quote in just fifteen minutes through our HireHub.
Alternatively, read our guide How Much Does It Cost to Hire a MEWP? to learn more.
How high can a cherry picker reach?
The working height of cherry pickers vary, typically reaching from 8 metres to over 50 metres (26–164 feet), depending on the type of machine.
Small cherry pickers: ~8–20 metres (26–66 ft)
Medium boom lifts: ~20–40 metres (66–131 ft)
Large telescopic boom lifts: from 40 metres to over 50 metres+ (164 ft+)
In the UK hire market, most jobs are completed using machines in the 20–30 metre range (66–98 ft), which covers common tasks like building maintenance, roofing, and tree work.
Should I use cherry pickers or scaffolding?
This is really dependent on the type of job you're doing. However, compared to manual options like scaffolding and ladders, boom lifts are typically safer, faster, and more efficient, benefitting operators and businesses.
Our blog comparing cherry pickers to scaffolding can help you to choose which is best for your work-from-height task.
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