Future Services Group of Bristol can now provide powered access

Future Services Group can now offer affordable cherry picker access across North Somerset and the South West with fully qualified operators

Future Services Group have acquired a brand new trailer mounted access platform the Nifty Lift 170HPE. The access platform has a working height of 17.10m, a working outreach of 8.70m. It has a telescopic upper boom for greater accuracy when positioning platform. The Nifty Lift 170HPE is equipped with hydraulic outriggers for quick and easy setup. Fully proportional hydraulic controls simple, reliable and easy to maintain. The Nifty Lift 170HPE can be powdered by Bi-Energy (Engine and Battery).

One of the largest envelopes in its class

With one of the largest envelopes in its class the Nifty 170HPE delivers maximum reach with stability and control. Octagonal boom sections provide strength without compromising on weight and the telescopic upper boom improves accuracy when positioning the platform. Hydraulically operated outriggers and controls make setting up and operating quick and easy, especially on uneven surfaces. The Nifty 170HPE can accommodate two people and their tools.

“Having the capability to provide affordable safe access at heights of 17.10 metres will greatly enhance our service.” – Mark Millerchip – Managing Director – Future Services Group

Training to IPAF certification

All Future Services Group associated companies employees will undergo a specialist one day IPAF training course class 1b for static boom platforms.

Towed by a 2ltr Citroen Dispatch support vehicle

The Citroen Dispatch HDi 120 with a 2ltr engine has been chosen to tow the lift and comes with a specially adapted interior. The vehicle will carry all safety equipment including barriers, cones, safety harnesses, spare wheel, plywood boards for soft ground as well as outrigger spreader pads.