Boom & Platform Hire Adds Ireland’s First Sinoboom AB15ERJN

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Irish access rental company Boom & Platform Hire has taken delivery of the first Sinoboom AB15ERJN narrow aisle electric articulated boom lifts to enter Ireland. The order also includes several Sinoboom 1932ME and 2732E electric slab scissor lifts and increases the rental company’s Sinoboom fleet to almost 200 units.

First AB15ERJN Boom Lifts Enter Ireland

Boom & Platform Hire has expanded its electric access fleet with Ireland’s first Sinoboom AB15ERJN articulated boom lifts. The 48ft platform height electric boom is designed for narrow aisles and confined working areas. Its compact dimensions, zero tailswing and emission-free power system make it suitable for indoor industrial, commercial and construction applications.

The new machines were supplied by Lolex, Sinoboom’s authorized distributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Boom & Platform Hire also added several 19ft Sinoboom 1932ME and 27ft Sinoboom 2732E electric slab scissor lifts through the same order. The latest investment brings the company’s Sinoboom fleet to almost 200 units, all purchased through Lolex.

Compact Boom Provides 16.8 Metres of Working Height

The Sinoboom AB15ERJN, also identified as the AB490ERJN in some markets, provides a maximum working height of 16.8 metres and a maximum platform height of 14.8 metres.

The boom configuration combines a classic dual riser with a two section telescopic boom and articulating jib. The jib provides 100 degrees of articulation, helping operators position the platform around overhead obstructions and inside congested working areas.

The machine delivers a maximum horizontal extension of seven metres and an unrestricted platform capacity of 230 kilograms for two occupants. A 1.4 by 0.8 metre platform provides 180 degrees of rotation, while the turret rotates through 355 degrees.

Narrow Dimensions Target Confined Work Areas

The AB15ERJN has an overall stowed width of 1.5 metres and a stowed height of 1.98 metres, allowing it to pass through many industrial doorways and work inside narrow aisles.

Its overall stowed length is 6.98 metres, wheelbase is 1.75 metres and ground clearance is 13 centimetres. The machine weighs approximately 8,500 kilograms.

A turning radius of 0.9 metres inside and three metres outside supports maneuverability in restricted environments. The turret has a tailswing of just 3.5 centimetres, creating a near zero tailswing operating profile. The compact configuration is designed for applications including warehouses, manufacturing plants, data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, commercial buildings and indoor construction projects.

Electric Power Supports Indoor Operation

The AB15ERJN uses AC electric drive motors and eight six volt AGM batteries.

Electric drive allows the machine to operate without engine emissions at the point of use and reduces operating noise compared with diesel powered access equipment. Sinoboom lists a stowed travel speed of up to six kilometres per hour and a raised travel speed of up to 0.6 kilometres per hour. The machine has 25 percent gradeability and uses solid, non-marking tires.

Fully proportional controls support smooth platform positioning. Standard systems include hydraulic platform leveling, load sensing, tilt protection, fault diagnostics, emergency lowering and a secondary guarding device. The boom lift is designed to meet CE, ANSI, CSA and GB requirements, depending on the configuration and market.

Scissor Lifts Added to the Fleet

The order also includes Sinoboom’s 1932ME and 2732E electric slab scissor lifts.

The 1932ME provides a maximum platform height of 5.8 metres, or 19 feet, and a maximum working height of 7.8 metres. Its 81 centimetre overall width allows the machine to travel through standard doorways and work in restricted indoor spaces.

The model provides a 230 kilogram platform capacity, with space for two occupants indoors or one occupant outdoors. A 90 centimetre deck extension expands the available working area and has a 120 kilogram capacity.

The 1932ME weighs approximately 1,575 kilograms and offers 25 percent gradeability. Its zero degree inside turning radius supports maneuverability in narrow aisles.

The larger 2732E provides a 27ft platform height while retaining a narrow slab scissor configuration for indoor and prepared surface applications.

Both models use electric drive and non-marking tires for work in warehouses, commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities and other environments where low noise and zero local emissions are important.

Fleet Approaches 200 Sinoboom Units

Boom & Platform Hire’s latest order increases its Sinoboom fleet to almost 200 machines.

Feargal Donoghue of Boom & Platform Hire said the company’s previous Sinoboom units have delivered reliable performance and that Lolex’s technical support contributed to the decision to expand the fleet.

“We like the Sinoboom quality, all models we have on our fleet have performed very well,” Donoghue said.

“We get exceptional service and support from Lolex, and having the confidence in that back up support relationship has encouraged us to invest in more equipment, including models like the AB15ERJN which are brand new to the Irish market.”

Donoghue added that the rental fleet continues to expand annually, with equipment reliability and supplier support remaining important purchasing considerations.

Sinoboom Builds Presence in Ireland

Sinoboom equipment has operated in the Irish market for more than five years.

Lolex initially secured Sinoboom distribution rights for Ireland in 2021 before expanding its appointment to cover both the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2024.

Julie Houston Smyth of Lolex said operating experience in Ireland has demonstrated the equipment’s reliability and durability.

“The Sinoboom product has been working in the Irish market for more than five years, and time has proved how reliable and robust the equipment is,”

Houston Smyth said.

“We also work hard to provide the strongest technical service and support for the products.”

Lolex supports the Sinoboom range with equipment sales, parts, warranty service, technical assistance, maintenance contracts, statutory inspections and training.

About Boom & Platform Hire

Boom & Platform Hire Ltd., also known as B&P Hire, is a family owned Irish company specializing in the hire, sale and service of powered access equipment.

Feargal Donoghue established the company in 2003 with support from the late Ciaran Gillespie.

The company provides nationwide coverage from two locations in Blessington, County Wicklow, southwest of Dublin, and Midleton, County Cork.

Its rental fleet includes diesel and electric telescopic boom lifts, articulated boom lifts, slab and Rough Terrain scissor lifts, mast boom lifts, vertical mast lifts, spider lifts, push around low level access platforms and personnel lifts. The company also operates telehandlers and forklifts.

Boom & Platform Hire serves customers across construction, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, aviation, logistics, sports and entertainment, property maintenance, television and film, tree care and painting.

In addition to short and long term equipment rental, the company provides access equipment sales, contract hire and maintenance services.

Company website: www.bphire.ie

About Sinoboom

Founded in 2008, Hunan Sinoboom Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in mobile elevating work platforms. Headquartered in Changsha, China, the company manufactures electric, hybrid and diesel powered telescopic boom lifts, articulated boom lifts, scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, spider lifts, truck mounted platforms and telehandlers.

Sinoboom equipment covers platform heights ranging from approximately four to 58 metres and is used across construction, industrial facilities, petrochemical sites, shipyards, ports, infrastructure and commercial maintenance.

The manufacturer operates an international network of subsidiaries, production operations and distribution partners, with equipment supplied to more than 80 countries.

Company website: www.sinoboom.com

About Lolex

Lolex Ltd. is a powered access equipment distributor and service provider based in Antrim, Northern Ireland. The company has more than 25 years of powered access industry experience and serves as an authorized Sinoboom distributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Lolex supplies electric, hybrid and diesel powered scissor lifts, articulated and telescopic boom lifts, vertical mast lifts and other mobile elevating work platforms. Its aftermarket services include original equipment parts, warranty support, equipment servicing, maintenance contracts, LOLER and GA1 inspections, technical assistance and training.

Company website: www.lolex.ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sinoboom AB15ERJN?

The AB15ERJN is a narrow aisle electric articulated boom lift providing a maximum working height of 16.8 metres and a 230 kilogram unrestricted platform capacity.

Is this the first AB15ERJN in Ireland?

Yes. Boom & Platform Hire has taken delivery of the first Sinoboom AB15ERJN units to enter the Irish market.

What is the platform height of the AB15ERJN?

The model has a maximum platform height of 14.8 metres, or approximately 48ft 7in.

How much horizontal reach does the AB15ERJN provide?

Sinoboom lists a maximum horizontal extension of seven metres.

How wide is the AB15ERJN?

The machine has an overall stowed width of 1.5 metres, supporting operation in narrow aisles and confined work areas.

What other equipment was included in the order?

The order included several Sinoboom 1932ME and 2732E electric slab scissor lifts.

How many Sinoboom machines does Boom & Platform Hire operate?

The latest order increases Boom & Platform Hire’s Sinoboom fleet to almost 200 units.