FESS Hire Helps You Achieve Safer, Faster Reach Everywhere
Accessing high and hard-to-reach areas requires more than lift height. It’s about stability, outreach, and total control over your working platform.
Boom lifts offer both vertical height and horizontal outreach, making them ideal for accessing rooftops, overhangs, and awkward structures.
FESS Hire supplies diesel and electric boom lifts across the UK, all LOLER-certified and backed by 24/7 support.
Whether you’re working indoors or on rough terrain, our team can recommend the right boom lift for your site conditions and project demands.
📘 Check out our New Equipment Brochure for working heights, specs, and model comparisons.
Why Choose a Boom Lift?
Unlike scissor lifts, which move vertically, boom lifts have horizontal outreach, which is ideal for accessing awkward structures, rooftops, steelwork, and overhangs.
Whether you’re working at height in a city centre, warehouse or on rough terrain, a boom lift provides:
✅ Multi-directional access — Work up, out, and over obstacles
✅ Stability at height — Advanced outriggers and smart drive controls
✅ Greater working envelope — Access areas that ladders and scissors can’t reach
✅ Enhanced operator visibility and comfort
✅ Quick setup and repositioning — Get the job done with fewer adjustments
Diesel or Electric? We’ve Got Both.
FESS Hire supplies a broad range of boom lifts to suit indoor and outdoor environments, noise and emission restrictions, and even hybrid-ready sites.
🔹 Diesel Boom Lifts
Heavy-duty and terrain-ready. Great for construction, infrastructure and steel erection.
Top Models:
- Haulotte HA16 RTJ Pro – Excellent rough-terrain capability and rapid elevation
- Working Height: 16 m (52 ft)
- Horizontal Outreach: 8.3 m (27 ft)
- Up-and-Over Clearance: ~7.65 m
- Genie Z-62/40 – Up to 20.87m working height with excellent up-and-over clearance
- Working Height: 20.87 m (67 ft 11 in)
- Horizontal Outreach: 12.42 m (40 ft 9 in)
- Up-and-Over Clearance: ~7.8 m (25 ft 7 in)
- Skyjack SJ85 AJ – High outreach and articulating flexibility
- Working Height: 27.73 m (91 ft)
- Horizontal Outreach: 17.07 m (56 ft)
- Up-and-Over Clearance: ~10.36 m
🔹 Electric Boom Lifts
Perfect for clean, quiet indoor work or LEZ-compliant areas.
Top Models:
- Niftylift HR12N – Lightweight, compact, and driveable at full height
- Working Height: 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Horizontal Outreach: 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Key Feature: Ultra-narrow chassis (1.5 m) for tight indoor aisles
- JLG E450AJ – Industry-leading manoeuvrability and low noise
- Working Height: 15.7 m (51 ft 6 in)
- Outreach: 7.2–7.9 m (23–25 ft) depending on reference
- Up-and-Over Clearance: ~7.7 m (25 ft 3 in)
- Capacity: ~230–500 kg platform load
- Genie Z-33/18 – Articulating boom for tight, high indoor spaces
- Working Height: 12 m (39 ft 6 in)
- Horizontal Outreach: ~5.57 m (18 ft 3 in)
- Up-and-Over Clearance: ~4.28 m (14 ft)
📘 For full specs, working heights and comparisons, see the New FESS Hire Equipment Brochure
Powered by FESS Hire – Delivered by Experts
All boom lifts from FESS Hire are:
- Fully inspected and LOLER-certified
- Available with 24/7 support and national delivery
- Backed by real engineers who understand site constraints
- Hired on your terms — short or long, stand-alone or bundle deals
Whether you need a boom lift for a single elevation or an extended contract, our team can help you select and deploy the right equipment, fast.
Backed by FESS Group Expertise
FESS Hire is part of the FESS Group, giving you access to end-to-end project support, including lift planning, on-site engineering, and integrated logistics. It’s not just about hiring the right machine; it’s about having a team that understands your pressure.
“The outreach and stability we got from our boom hire made all the difference. It was fast, clean and got us back on programme — thanks to the FESS team.”
– Site Manager, Main Contractor (Retail Unit)
Reach Higher — With the Right Boom Lift
1. What’s the difference between a boom lift and a scissor lift?
Boom lifts provide vertical and horizontal reach, ideal for accessing difficult or elevated areas that require working “up and over” obstacles. Scissor lifts only move vertically, making them best for straightforward height work on flat surfaces.
2. Can I use a diesel boom lift indoors?
Due to emissions and noise, diesel boom lifts are designed for outdoor use or well-ventilated environments. For indoor or low-emission zones, FESS Hire recommends our electric boom lift range, which includes compact, quiet models suitable for warehouses, retail units, and fit-outs.
3. What safety checks are carried out on FESS Hire equipment?
All boom lifts hired through FESS are LOLER-certified, fully inspected before dispatch, and maintained by our in-house engineering team. We also provide operating instructions and safety guidance with every delivery.
4. How do I choose the right boom lift for my project?
Start with your working height and outreach requirements. Then consider site conditions, indoor or outdoor, floor load limits, and noise/emission restrictions. Better yet, contact FESS Hire. We’ll recommend the best machine based on your site constraints and budget.
5. What’s the maximum working height of your boom lifts?
Our diesel and electric boom lifts cover a range from 12 to over 27 metres, depending on the model. The Genie Z-62/40, for example, offers a 20.87m working height with excellent up-and-over clearance. Full specifications are available in our 2025 Brochure.
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