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Cramo Norway Orders 50 Axolift Elift 3.0 Self-Propelled Mast Lifts

Oct 20
3 min read

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Cramo Norway, part of the Boels Group, has ordered 50 Axolift Elift 3.0 self-propelled mast lifts. The compact electric platforms offer a maximum working height of 4.95 metres and a platform capacity of 180 kilograms for one person and tools. They weigh 380 kilograms and measure 770 millimetres wide, making them suited to access work in confined indoor spaces. The units will be among the first for Cramo Norway to carry Boels orange and branding as the company begins its transition to the Boels Rental name.



Cramo Norway Adds 50 Elift 3.0 Mast Lifts


Cramo Norway has purchased 50 Axolift Elift 3.0 self-propelled mast lifts. The compact machines are designed for low-level access work, offering a maximum working height of 4.95 metres.


The order adds the Elift 3.0 to the rental company’s access equipment fleet. With an overall width of 770 millimetres and a length of 1.23 metres, the unit is sized to pass through standard doorways, according to Axolift. Its compact footprint and self-propelled operation are intended to help operators position the platform for indoor maintenance and similar work.


Elift 3.0 Equipment Profile


The Elift 3.0 is a single-person, self-propelled vertical mast platform. It provides a maximum platform height of 2.95 metres and a maximum working height of 4.95 metres. Its safe working load is 180 kilograms, including the operator and tools. The machine weighs 380 kilograms.

Elift 3.0 specification

Manufacturer-listed figure

Maximum working height

4.95 m

Maximum platform height

2.95 m

Platform capacity

180 kg

Overall width

770 mm

Overall length

1,230 mm

Stowed height

1,765 mm

Weight

380 kg

Raise/lower time

17 seconds

Travel speed, platform lowered

4 km/h

Travel speed, platform raised

2 km/h

Battery life

Up to 8 hours of continuous work

The Elift 3.0 uses maintenance-free AGM batteries. Axolift lists it for indoor use, with a zero-degree allowable cant and zero wind-speed rating. The machine is operated using a movement joystick.


First Cramo Norway Units in Boels Branding


The new platforms will be among the first Cramo Norway machines to carry Boels orange and Boels branding. Boels announced on September 16, 2026, that Cramo’s brand would gradually transition to Boels Rental across the Nordic and Baltic countries, with the change expected to be completed by 2030.


Cramo became part of the Boels Group in 2020. During the transition, the two brands are expected to appear alongside one another as Boels branding becomes more prominent on equipment, locations, vehicles and communications.


About the Companies


Axolift and Gromet


Axolift is a low-level access platform brand owned by Gromet Srl. The Elift 3.0 is manufactured at Gromet’s production site in Italy. Axolift’s range includes compact platforms designed for maintenance and other access work in indoor environments.


View website: https://axolift.com/


Cramo Norway and Boels Group


Cramo Norway is part of Boels Group, a European equipment rental company. Cramo joined the group in 2020 and is now beginning a gradual transition to the Boels Rental brand across Northern Europe.


View website: https://www.cramo.no/


Frequently Asked Questions


What equipment has Cramo Norway ordered?

Cramo Norway has purchased 50 Axolift Elift 3.0 self-propelled mast lifts.


What is the Elift 3.0’s maximum working height?

The Elift 3.0 has a maximum working height of 4.95 metres. Its maximum platform height is 2.95 metres.


How much can the platform carry?

The platform’s maximum capacity is 180 kilograms, including one operator and tools.


What are the Elift 3.0’s dimensions and weight?

The platform is 770 millimetres wide and 1.23 metres long. Its stowed height is 1.765 metres, and it weighs 380 kilograms.


How long can the Elift 3.0 operate on its batteries?

Axolift lists battery life of up to eight hours of continuous work. The manufacturer specifies maintenance-free AGM batteries.


What type of work is the Elift 3.0 designed for?

Axolift describes the machine as a low-level access platform for indoor applications such as maintenance, cleaning, painting and shop fitting. Its compact dimensions are designed to support access in confined work areas.


Why will the new units carry Boels branding?

Cramo is beginning a gradual transition to the Boels Rental brand. The 50 Elift 3.0 platforms will be among the first machines for Cramo Norway to carry Boels orange and branding as the broader Northern European transition proceeds.

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