Wörle Takes Delivery of 100-Metre Ruthmann T 1000 HF Truck-Mounted Lift
- Meagan Wood
- Jan 26
- 3 min read
30 Second Takeaway
Wörle has taken delivery of a 100-metre Ruthmann T 1000 HF, the tallest truck-mounted lift in its fleet, continuing a long-standing partnership with Ruthmann and reinforcing the company’s position in high-reach access rental.
100-Metre Truck-Mounted Lift Delivered
German rental company Wörle has taken delivery of a 100-metre Ruthmann T 1000 HF truck-mounted lift, becoming one of a small number of operators worldwide to run access platforms of this height.
The new lift represents a significant step up from the company’s previous flagship machine, a 70-metre Ruthmann truck mount, and further strengthens its capability in specialist high-reach applications.
Ruthman T 1000 HF Configuration and Performance
The Ruthmann T 1000 HF is effectively an extended version of the 90-metre T 900 HF, sharing the same fundamental design but with longer boom sections.
Key technical features include:
Five-section lower boom
Four-section upper boom
HF articulating jib
Maximum outreach: approximately 39 metres
Platform size: 3.82 metres x 970mm (extended)
The platform is equipped with a range of operator assistance systems, including:
DRS range optimisation
RTC service and telematics
Despite its size, the machine has an overall weight of 53 tonnes, achieved through the use of a standard five-axle truck chassis. The first T 1000 HF unit was delivered just over a year ago.
A Memorable Handover
The formal handover was anything but conventional. Joint managing directors Jörg and Felix Wörle marked the occasion by having the Ruthmann ‘Club of 100’ logo tattooed, before actively taking part in the boom installation.
A celebratory cake followed, and a large group of Ruthmann employees gathered to see the machine off as it left for its new home.
Long-Term Growth in High-Reach Access
Family-owned Wörle is based in Reimlingen, Bavaria, between Munich and Stuttgart. The company was established in the late 1980s by Stefan Wörle, with his son Jörg joining the business in 1992 as a driver.
The company began focusing more seriously on rental operations in 1994, starting with a 16-metre Denka lift. In 2005, Wörle acquired the Schneider aerial work platform rental business from Ehringen, doubling the size of its access fleet.
Its move into larger truck-mounted lifts began with a 40-metre Ruthmann T 400, a journey that has now culminated in the 100-metre T 1000 HF.
A Diverse Rental Fleet
Wörle’s rental fleet today includes:
Boom lifts
Scissor lifts
Spider lifts
Trailer-mounted lifts
Truck-mounted access platforms
In addition, the company supplies aluminium truck cranes, containers, and event and party equipment. Wörle is also a member of the PartnerLift association, a network of independent regional rental companies.
The business is now managed by Jörg Wörle and his son Felix, continuing the family’s multi-generation involvement in the access rental sector.
About Wörle
Wörle Arbeitsbühnen Vermietung is a family-owned German rental company specialising in aerial work platforms and access solutions. Headquartered in Reimlingen, Bavaria, the company supports construction, industrial, maintenance, and event projects with a modern and diverse fleet.
With a strong focus on high-reach truck-mounted lifts, safety, and long-term customer relationships, Wörle has grown steadily from a small regional operator into a respected specialist within the German access rental market.
About Ruthmann
Ruthmann GmbH & Co. KG is a leading German manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms, known globally for innovation in high-reach access technology. Founded in 1901, the company pioneered many developments in boom lift design and continues to set benchmarks with its STEIGER® product range.
Ruthmann’s portfolio includes some of the tallest truck-mounted lifts in the world, supported by advanced control systems, telematics, and operator assistance technologies. The company serves rental fleets and contractors worldwide and is part of the TIME Manufacturing Company group.
Website: https://www.ruthmann.de/
Frequently Asked Questions
What machine has Wörle taken delivery of?
Wörle has taken delivery of a 100-metre Ruthmann T 1000 HF truck-mounted lift.
How does the T 1000 HF differ from the T 900 HF?
The T 1000 HF is essentially a stretched version of the T 900 HF, using longer boom sections while retaining a similar boom and jib configuration.
What operator assistance systems are fitted to the platform?
The platform includes DRS range optimisation and RTC service and telematics systems.
Where is Wörle based?
Wörle is based in Reimlingen, Bavaria, between Munich and Stuttgart in southern Germany.
