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Dutch access and equipment specialist Collé Rental & Sales has ordered 50 Easy Lift spider lifts, increasing its Easy Lift fleet to 120 units. Deliveries are underway and will continue through to April, reinforcing Collé’s investment in compact, versatile access equipment.



50-Unit Order Strengthens Easy Lift Presence in Collé Fleet


Collé Rental & Sales has purchased 50 Easy Lift spider lifts, marking a significant fleet expansion for the Dutch-based rental and sales company.


The first units from the order have shipped this month, with further deliveries scheduled through to April. Once complete, the delivery will bring Collé’s total Easy Lift fleet to 120 spider lifts.


Popular Easy Lift Models Included in the Order


The order includes multiple units of Easy Lift’s most widely specified models:

  • R130

  • R160

  • R180


These models are commonly selected for their compact dimensions, low ground pressure, and flexibility across indoor and outdoor access applications.


Easy Lift R130 Specifications


The Easy Lift R130 offers:

  • 13-metre working height

  • 6.5-metre outreach

  • Unrestricted maximum platform capacity of 200 kg

  • Overall weight of 1,750 kg


The compact footprint and consistent capacity make the R130 suitable for maintenance, installation, and light construction tasks.


Easy Lift R160 Performance Profile


The Easy Lift R160 weighs 2,100 kg and delivers:

  • 16-metre working height

  • Maximum outreach of 8.5 metres with an 80 kg capacity

  • Maximum platform capacity of 200 kg


The R160 provides increased reach while maintaining transportability and compact setup characteristics.


Easy Lift R180 Delivers Extended Reach


The Easy Lift R180 features:

  • A long riser, three-section telescopic boom, and articulating jib

  • Working height of 17.6 metres

  • Maximum outreach of 9.6 metres with 80 kg

  • 8.5 metres with 120 kg

  • 200 kg platform capacity available up to 7.7 metres

  • Up-and-over height of five metres

  • Overall weight of 2,200 kg


This configuration supports more complex access tasks requiring reach over obstacles and precise positioning.


Fleet Growth Supports Rental Demand

The latest delivery reflects sustained demand for compact spider lifts across construction, industrial maintenance, and facilities management applications. By standardising around Easy Lift models, Collé continues to strengthen its ability to support customers with modern, flexible access solutions.



About Collé Rental & Sales


Collé Rental & Sales is a leading European supplier of rental equipment, machinery sales, and service solutions, supporting customers across construction, industry, and infrastructure markets.


Headquartered in the Netherlands, Collé operates an extensive rental fleet and sales network across multiple countries, offering access platforms, lifting equipment, earthmoving machinery, and specialist solutions. The company is known for its strong OEM partnerships and continued investment in modern equipment.



About Easy Lift


Easy Lift is an Italian manufacturer specialising in tracked spider lifts, recognised for compact design, lightweight construction, and advanced boom configurations.


Easy Lift platforms are widely used for construction, maintenance, restoration, and industrial access, offering high performance in confined or restricted-access environments. The company’s product range includes multiple working heights and outreach configurations, supported by a global distributor network.



Frequently Asked Questions


Why are spider lifts popular with rental companies?

Spider lifts offer compact dimensions, low weight, and flexible setup, allowing access to confined or sensitive areas where traditional MEWPs cannot operate.


What advantages do the Easy Lift R130, R160, and R180 offer?

Together, the models cover a wide range of working heights and outreaches while maintaining manageable transport weights and strong platform capacity.


How does fleet standardisation benefit rental operators?

Standardisation simplifies operator training, maintenance, spare parts management, and improves overall fleet utilisation.


Which industries typically use spider lifts?

Spider lifts are commonly used in construction, industrial maintenance, glazing, tree care, and facilities management.


Why is outreach important for access platforms?

Greater outreach allows operators to work over obstacles and reduce the need to reposition equipment, improving efficiency and safety on site.

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