AFI invests £5 million in fleet

UK powered access provider AFI-Uplift is investing £5 million (US$8 million) in expanding its rental fleet in 2012, with 43 new machines already on order.

The new order comprises 10 Genie Z30/20N electric articulating boom lifts, 15 Haulotte Star 10 electric mast lifts and 18 Haulotte Compact 14 electric scissor lifts.

The Genie Z30/20N has a working height of 11.14m, a width of 1.19m and an up and over clearance of 3.86m, making it ideal for work in warehouses and fit outs in retail premises.

The Haulotte Star 10 weighs 2575 kg, has a working height of 10 m and a width of 99 cm, enabling it to fit into lifts and be used in areas with weight restrictions.

The Haulotte Compact 14 has a working height of 14m and a width of 1.2m, enabling it to pass along racking aisles and be suitable for a wide range of fit out applications.

The current AFI fleet offers more than 4500 machines with an average age of five years.