JLG's LiftPod awarded by facilities manager

The magazine's "Top Products Awards," recognise the most popular manufacturers and suppliers of the year. Award recipients are ultimately chosen by readers of Building Operations Management magazine, and the LiftPod was selected from more than 500 possible products.

Randy Marzicola, JLG Industries director - channel development said,"We're honored that the JLG LiftPod was selected as a Top Product by building and facility executives throughout the country. This award confirms that the LiftPod improves safety, increases efficiency and surpasses the needs of our customers throughout the country."

The LiftPod is designed to combine the portability of a ladder with the stability of a work platform. It has a 4.25 m (14 ft) working height and is said to provide greater stability than ladders allowing workers to move hands-free within the basket, helping to increase safety.

The LiftPod can be transported between sites in a pickup truck or SUV and around the work site on wheels. Each module of the LiftPod weighs about 22.7 kg (50 lb) for simple disassembly and transfer, with a total weight of only 66 kg(145 lb). The LiftPod can be carried and moved by one person and assembled in less than 30 seconds. The LiftPod is powered by an18 V drill or an optional power pack, and includes an attachable work tray that holds up to 15 kg (33 lb) of tools and materials.