Mr Plant Hire takes first Zoomlion ZT23J boom lift
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Mr Plant Hire has added its first 76ft Zoomlion ZT23J telescopic boom lift to its rental fleet. The diesel-powered machine offers a 25.1-metre working height and 18.1-metre horizontal outreach. Its platform capacity is 300kg in the unrestricted operating envelope and up to 454kg in the restricted envelope, with the higher capacity available at shorter outreach. The four-wheel-drive lift has an articulating jib, a 12.5-tonne operating weight and a stowed width of 2.45 metres.

First Zoomlion ZT23J joins rental fleet
UK rental company Mr Plant Hire has taken delivery of its first Zoomlion ZT23J telescopic boom lift. The 76ft-class machine expands the company’s powered access fleet.
The diesel-powered lift uses a three-section telescopic boom topped by an articulating jib. It offers a maximum working height of 25.1 metres and horizontal outreach of 18.1 metres. The platform can carry 300kg in the unrestricted operating envelope; a 454kg capacity is available within the restricted envelope at shorter outreach.
Boom, jib and chassis specifications
The ZT23J’s jib articulates through 130 degrees, from -55 to +75 degrees, helping position the platform around obstacles and at different working angles. The platform rotates 90 degrees in either direction, while the turntable can rotate continuously through 360 degrees.
The lift has four-wheel drive, a stated gradeability of 45 percent, and front-wheel steering. Its stowed dimensions are 10.5 metres long, 2.45 metres wide and 2.75 metres high. The machine weighs 12.5 tonnes.
Mr Plant Hire prepares lift for rental
The Mr Plant Hire team completed machine familiarisation with Zoomlion UK and Ireland before the lift entered the rental fleet.
“The team have also completed machine familiarisation with Zoomlion UK and Ireland, getting to know the machine before it heads out to customers. A great addition to the fleet and one we’re looking forward to seeing out on site,” said Mr Plant Hire.
About Mr Plant Hire
Mr Plant Hire was established in Enfield in 1981 and is part of the AER Rents group. The company supplies equipment to construction, maintenance and mechanical and electrical customers, with a range that includes powered access, telehandlers, scaffold towers and material lifts. It operates from North London depots and serves customers across the capital and surrounding areas.
View website: https://www.mrplanthire.co.uk/
About Zoomlion
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd. was founded in 1992 and manufactures construction, agricultural and other equipment. Its access equipment division, Zoomlion Access, produces aerial work platforms including telescopic and articulating boom lifts, scissor lifts and vertical mast lifts. The ZT23J is part of its diesel telescopic boom lift range.
View website: https://www.zoomliongroup.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the working height of the Zoomlion ZT23J?
The ZT23J has a maximum working height of 25.1 metres, or about 82ft.
How far can the ZT23J reach horizontally?
Its maximum horizontal outreach is 18.1 metres.
What is the platform capacity?
The capacity is 300kg in the unrestricted operating envelope and up to 454kg in the restricted envelope. The higher capacity is available at shorter outreach.
What powers the ZT23J?
The ZT23J is a diesel-powered boom lift with four-wheel drive.
What are its stowed dimensions and weight?
It measures 10.5 metres long, 2.45 metres wide and 2.75 metres high when stowed. Its operating weight is 12.5 tonnes.
Is this Mr Plant Hire’s first Zoomlion boom lift?
Yes. The ZT23J is the first Zoomlion telescopic boom lift in the company’s fleet.












