All you Need to Know about IPAF Training Courses

Are you considering taking an IPAF training course?

If so, this article will give you all the information nessecary to help you understand what is involved!

IPAF Training courses are specifically designed for people who are looking to work with access platform equipment. If you are a sucessful trainee you will recieve a PAL (Powered Access Lisence). In order to work with level access equipment you must be lisenced. If you require anymore information I recommend you either visit the official IPAF website or speak to Kimberly Access Platforms.

Machine of The Week: 3m Leonardo Lui Mini SI Access Platform

This week our 'machine of the week' looks at the Leonardo 3m access platform. The piece of equipment can extend to a working height of 2.9m and is self propelled. As it is self propelled it allows you to drive it whilst elevated. This machine is regarded as very easy to opperate and is a very cost effective solution.
If you would like anymore information on this access platform visit Kimberly Access. They specialise in access platorms and IPAF training.

Machine Of The Week: 18m Genie GS5390RT Scissor Lift

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on one of the most flexible and functional Scissor Lifts currently in operation today -  The 18m Genie GS5390RT Scissor Lift.

The Genie GS5390RT Scissor Lift is considered a 'medium range scissor lift' due to its mid-range reachm however, what it loses inr ach, it more than makes up for in other departments.

Although it may look sleight on first impression, it has a very powerful engine and its 4WD system enable it to operate in virtually any environment.

For more information on the Genie GS5390RT Scissor Lift, please visit the Kimberly Access Group website.

Machine Of The Week: 10m Upright X26 Scissor Lift

Continuing our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on the 10m Upright X26 Scissor Lift which offers a whole raft of functions and benefits for the construction industry.

The Upright X26 is one of the most versatile Scissor Lifts currently in operation across the world today due to its variety of unique operational features and user-friendly control systems.

The Up Right X26 Scissor Lift has a working height of 10m, a single deck with narrow isle making it a perfect machine for low level, safe working at height indoors.

If you would like more information on the Upright X26 Scissor Lift, please visit the Kimberly Access Group website as Kimberly Access have one of the largest fleets of the Upright MX19's in the UK.

Machine Of The Week: 32m Haulotte HA32PX Cherry Picker

Continuing our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on the 32m Haulotte HA32PX Cherry Picker which offers a whole raft of functions and benefits for the construction industry.

The 32m Haulotte HA32PX is one of the biggest and long-reaching Cherry Pickers available today. With a maximum working height of 32 metres and reach of 21 metres, you can see why it is commonly found on the biggest construction sites currently in operation around the world today.

As you can imagine, the Haulotte HA32PX is Diesel powered to enable it to cope with the rigerous demands of rough terrain commonly associated with outdoor construction. It is also built with a re-inforced chasis that offers great sturdiness and balance along with excellent ground clearence.

If you would like to find out more about the Haulotte HA32PX or indeed any other Cherry Picker, please visit the Kimberly Acess Group website.

Machine Of The Week: 21m Nifty Lift HR21 Cherry Picker

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on the light weight and multi-functional 21m HR21 Nifty Lift Cherry Picker.

The HR21 Nifty Lift is one of those machines that always impresses no matter where it is used. Its reliability and extra strength make it suited to the most trecherous of environmnets.

Although it can be used in doors, it has been primarily designed for outdoor use only hence its extra powered 4WD system, rough terrain wheels and re-inforced components.

If you would like more information on the Nifty Lift, please visit Kimberly Group Access as they have one of the largest fleets of the HR21 in the UK.

Machine Of The Week: 8m Up Right MX19 Scissor Lift

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on one of the most versatile and highly recommended scissor lifts - the 8m Up Right MX19 Scissor Lift.

The Up Right MX19 is consistently voted as one of the best all-round Scissor Lifts available in the market today due to its excellent working height, non-marking tyres, tight turning circle and extending working platform.

Also, it is known to be one of the most rugged machines available with minimal breakdowns recorded since it was first launched into the industry a few years back.

If you would like more information on the Up Right MX19 Scissor Lift, please visit the Kimberly Access Group website as Kimberly Access have one of the largest fleets of the Upright MX19's in the UK.

Machine Of The Week: 8m Haulotte Optimum 8 Scissor Lift

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on one of the most useful and flexible scissor lifts - the 8m Haulotte Optimum 8 Scissor Lift.


This scissor lift is one of the most sought-after within the construciton industry as its many uses make it the machine of choice for specific tasks which require that bit more flexibility.

One of these benefits is its single deck and narrow isle which makes it ideal for operation and navigation within confined working spaces.

Another of these benefits is that it only takes one person to operate the machine whilst its unique tyres make it ideal for working on finished flooring, something that is crucial within the retail sector.

If you would like more information on the Haulotte Optimum 8 Scissor Lift or indeed any Scissor Lifts, please visit the Kimberly Access Group website.

Machine Of The Week: 12m Haulotte H12SX Scissor Lift

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on one of the most recognised and most requested scissor lifts for the construction industry - the 12m Haulotte H12SX Scissor Lift.

This machine is one of the most popular within the Access Platform industry as its maximum reach of 12 metres is usally ideal for most internal engineering projects such as electrical, plumbing and shop fitting within retail centres.

It is also a firm favourite with operators as its easy operation controls and quick expand/contract ratios make it an ideal piece of kit for most situations.

If you would like more information on the 12 Haulotte Scissor Lift, please visit the Kimberly Access Group site for more information.

Machine Of The Week: 9m Snorkel SR2770 Scissor Lift

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on one of the cornerstones of the low level construction industry - the 9m Snorkel SR2770 Scissor Lift.

The Snorkel SR2770 is often considered to be a workhorse on construction sites, retail premises and other building projects across the world, simply because of its ease-of-use and simple operational procedures.

One of the main advantages of the Snorkel SR2770 is the fact that it can be controlled by one person with the simplest of understanding of the machine.

It also has a lot of specialist features that enable it to operate efficiently, regardless of the working environment.

Kimberly Access Group are one of the UK's leading suppliers of the Snorkel SR2770 Scissor Lift and have been providing Scissor Lift Hire for over 10 years.

Machine Of The Week: 8m Up Right SL20 Scissor Lift

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on one of the most commonly requested Scissor Lifts available today - the 8m Up Right SL20 Scissor Lift.

This Scissor Lift is one of the most sought after machines for a reason and that is because of its extreme durability, flexibility, excellent turning circle and cost-effective running costs.

It is commonly used in retail centres, sports centres and othe rpublic facilities due to its short design where safety is paramount and can be managed more effectively.

For more information on the 8m Up Right Scissor Lift, please visit Kimberly Access Group as these guys have one of the largest fleets of these Scissor Lifts in the UK.

Machine Of The Week: 40m JLG 1350SJP Cherry Picker

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on one of the most multi-purpose Cherry Pickers available today - the 40m JLG 1350SJP Cherry Picker.

This all-purpose Cherry Picker is reknowned for its variety of useful features such as its 4WD capability, hydraulic differential lock, rough terrain tyres and excellent ground clearance.

The 40m JLG 1350SJP  Cherry Picker is so good, it is considered by JLG to be the primary product of its 'Ultra Boom' series.

Although not the tallest Cherry Picker in the JLG fleet, it is certainly one of the most sought-after with record sales across the globve in 2011.

For more information on the JLG 1350SJP Cherry Picker, please visit the Kimberly Acces Group website.

Machine Of The Week: Genie SX180 Cherry Picker

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on one of the msost sought-after Cherry Pickers in recent times, the colossal 180ft Genie SX180 Cherry Picker.

The Genie SX180 is the most recent Cherry Picker to come from the Genie workshop and with a maximum reach of 180ft, it holds the title of the highest reaching platform in the industry.

As you can well imagine, the response from the industry has been amazing with more and more taller buildings and skyscrapers being built across the globe, especially in developing economies such as China, Brazil and India.

The Genie SX180 is also one of the most fuel-efficient Cherry Pickers available with the latest in duel-fuel technology and reduction in emissions.

For more information on the Genie SX180 Cherry Picker, please visit Kimberly Access Group.

Machine Of The Week: 20m JLG M600AJP Cherry Picker

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on the highly thought-of JLG M600AJP Cherry Picker.

The JLG M600AJP Cherry Picker is thought-of in the access platform industry as being one of the workhorses of construction projects all around the world due to its extreme reliability and its ease-of-operation.

Although it is restricted by its 20ft height capacity, it more than makes up for things with its variety of additonal features such as noise reduction, non-marking tyres and its bi-energy engine which means it is much more fuel efficient then some of its rivals.

It also has traction control enabling it to easily manouevre around complex working environments with minimal of fuss.

If you would like more information on hiring a JLG M600AJP, please feel free to contact Kimberly Access Group or visit their excellent Cherry Picker Hire section.

Machine Of The Week: 40m Genie S125 Cherry Picker

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to focus on the versatile Genie 40m S125 Cherry Picker.

The S125 Cherry Picker is one of the most versatile Access Platforms currently in operation today and is used on a whole range of construction projects from civil engineering tasks such as bridge and electricity pylon maintentance to private construction jobs such as steel erection for new airports.

Although it is one of the more bigger Cherry Pickers on the market, its versatility and tight turning circle more than make up for its size. It is also one of the most recommended by Access Platform operators due to its ease of use and extra safety facilities.

If you would like more information on the Genie S125 Cherry Picker, please visit the Kimberly Access Group website.

Machine Of The Week: 12m Skyjack SJ4632 Scissor Lift

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to take a look at the 12m Skyjack Scissor Lift.

The Skyjack Scissor Lift is a small and nimble Scissor Lift with a single deck and a narrow working isle making it ideal for operation in tight working spaces.

It has non-marking tyres which make it ideal for working on delicate surfaces such as polished floors.

Due to its small size and variety of functions, it is most commonly found in retail locations such as shopping centres and the more bigger supermarkets.

If you would like more information on the Skyjack Scissor Lift, you can find out more information on the Kimberly Access Group website.

Machine Of The Week: 15m Nifty Lift HR15 Cherry Picker

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to take a look at the 15m Nifty Lift Cherry Picker.

The Nifty Lift Cherry Picker is one of the most lightweight cherry pickers available and has narrow tyres making ideal for tasks that require tight working spaces.

The Nifty Lift is most commonly used for electrical projects up to a maximum height of 15m.

If you would like more information on the Nifty Lift Cherry Picker, you can view more details on the Kimberly Access Group website.

Machine Of The Week: 30m Teupen Spider Lift

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to take a look at the 30m Teupen Spider Lift.

The Teupen 30T Spider Lift is a specialised pience of kit that allows engineers to work at height on surfaces which require a low load pressure such as polished floors and sports pitches.

It is also adept at working within confined spaces which would normally make it difficult to operate within using a typical cherry picker or scissor lift.


If you would like more information on the Teupen Spider Lift, you can do so by visiting Kimberly Access Group.

Machine Of The Week: 5m Boss X3 Light Access Platform

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to take a look at the 5m Boss X3 Light Access Platform.

The Boss X3 is a Light Access Platform which has been designed to be a more safer and cost-effective way to work at low level heights than that of aluminium towers.

It has a very small frame and turning circle meaning it is ideal to work in the most tightest of environments. It also needs just one person to operate meaning it is ideal for the smaller tasks.

If you would like to hire a Boss X3 Light Access Platform you can do so by visiting Kimberly Access Group

Machine Of The Week: 26m JLG 800AJ

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to take a look at the 26m JLG 800AJ Cherry Picker.

The JLG 800AJ is classed as a small-to-medium cherry picker with a reach of up to 26 metres.

It has an extra knuckle in its arm allowing it to reach harder locations. It is ideally suited for a more heavy-duty construction project due to its toughened drivetrain, 4WD capabilities and huge traction tyres.

The JLG 800AJ is commonly found on construction projects like retail complexes and wind farms.

If you would like to hire a JLG 800AJ, you can do so by visiting the Kimberly Access Group website

Machine Of The Week: 20m Haulotte HA20PX

As part of our 'machine of the week' series, this week we are going to take a look at the 20m Haulotte HA20PX Cherry Picker.

The HA20PX is classed as a medium-sized cherry picker with a reach of upto 20 metres. It has two knuckles in its arm making it very versatile when it comes to working at height with difficult structures such as bridges and electric pylons.

The HA20PX is powered by a Diesel engine and has a lift capacity of 230kg.

If you would like to hire a Haulotte HA20PX Cherry Picker, you can do so by visiting Kimberly Access Group.

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