A towable aerial work platform is an aerial work equipment that is towed and moved by other vehicles.

A towable aerial work platform is an aerial work equipment that is towed and moved by other vehicles (such as pickup trucks and engineering vehicles). It usually does not have self-driving capabilities, but its flexibility and cost advantages make it irreplaceable in certain scenarios. The following are the main scenarios and considerations for choosing a towable aerial work platform:

1. Applicable scenarios

  A. The work sites are scattered and need to be moved frequently

     Scenarios:      Power inspection, street light maintenance, billboard installation and other projects that require operations across multiple points.

     Advantages:   It can be quickly transferred by traction, without relying on the slow movement of self-propelled equipment or high-cost transportation on vehicles.

  B. Limited budget and no need for complex functions

     Scenarios:       Small and medium-sized projects, short-term projects (such as shopping mall holiday decorations, small building exterior wall cleaning).

     Advantages:   The purchase and rental costs of traction platforms are low (about 50%-70% of self-propelled scissor platforms), suitable for users with limited budgets.

  C. Flat terrain and no need for complex operations

     Scenarios:       Parking lots, stadiums, warehouses and other places with flat ground.

     Advantages:   Simple structure, low operating threshold, no professional driving qualifications required, ordinary workers can use it after training.

 D. Need to take into account both transportation and operating height

     Scenarios:       Municipal engineering (such as bridge maintenance), agricultural facility maintenance (such as large greenhouses).

     Advantages:   The towing platform can be folded for transportation, and can reach a height of 15-30 meters after unfolding, covering the needs of medium and high altitude operations.

2. Core considerations for choosing a traction type

 A. Low purchase cost

 B. Easy maintenance

 C.Transport convenience:

•     Foldable design, small footprint, can be towed by ordinary trucks or pickup trucks, no special transport vehicles are required.

•     Moderate operating height: Suitable for medium and high altitude operations of 10-25 meters (such as street lamp maintenance, exterior wall cleaning), no ultra-high equipment is required.

•     No need for complex functions: Only vertical lifting and platform rotation functions are required, no obstacle crossing capabilities of articulated arm or spider vehicles are required.

3. Notes

A.Terrain restrictions: Only suitable for hardened roads or flat ground. For rugged terrain, you need to choose a spider car or off-road scissors.

B. Operational safety: The towing hook needs to be fixed to avoid platform shaking during transportation; the outriggers need to be stable during operation.

C. Regulatory requirements: Some areas require tractors to have corresponding qualifications, which need to be confirmed in advance.

The key factors for choosing a towed aerial work platform are: low cost + fast transfer + medium and high altitude requirement. If the working height exceeds 30 meters or the terrain is complex, it is recommended to upgrade to a spider vehicle or a boom platform.