{"id":1,"date":"2026-03-05T08:22:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T08:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vishki.bg\/?p=1"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:06:34","slug":"vishka-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vishki.bg\/en\/vishka-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"What are truck mounted aerial platforms?"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8220;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8220;section&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.27.5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8220;row&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8220;initial&#8220; background_position=&#8220;top_left&#8220; background_repeat=&#8220;repeat&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][et_pb_column type=&#8220;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8220;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8220;|||&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220; custom_padding__hover=&#8220;|||&#8220;][et_pb_image src=&#8220;https:\/\/vishki.bg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_3702.jpg&#8220; title_text=&#8220;IMG_3702&#8243; module_class=&#8220;post-img&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8220;default&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8220;Text&#8220; _builder_version=&#8220;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8220;initial&#8220; background_position=&#8220;top_left&#8220; background_repeat=&#8220;repeat&#8220; width=&#8220;100%&#8220; global_colors_info=&#8220;{}&#8220;]<p><\/p>\n<h2 lang=\"bg-BG\" align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><strong>What are truck mounted aerial platforms?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" lang=\"bg-BG\" align=\"LEFT\"><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">An aerial platform is a working machine,<\/span><span lang=\"bg-BG\"><span> one of the types of aerial platforms <\/span><\/span><span lang=\"bg-BG\"> (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms), which do not allow reaching hard-to-reach places at heights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">What distinguishes a truck mounted aerial platform from other aerial platforms is that it is mounted on a vehicle chassis. It is a superstructure consisting of a rotating tower and various configurations of booms, some of which have telescopic elements at the end of which a working basket is mounted. This entire superstructure is attached to a vehicle chassis by an intermediate frame. Hydraulic jacks (stabilizers) are mounted on this frame, which stabilize and level the aerial platform to bring it into working condition. The superstructure and stabilizers are driven by hydraulic cylinders and hydro-motors. These hydraulic devices are powered by a hydraulic pump, which is generally driven by the chassis engine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p lang=\"bg-BG\" align=\"LEFT\"><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">The aerial platform has at least two points from which it can be controlled:<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">1. In the basket, where the main control panel is located.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">2. From the chassis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">The control panel in the basket is made up of buttons and joysticks that allow the operator to comfortably control the superstructure and at the same time perform the activities at height for which he needs the aerial platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">Depending on the model, modern aerial platforms are available with working heights of 10 meters for smaller models, up to impressive heights of over 100 meters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">The current trend for smaller machines is for the aerial platform in its full configuration not to exceed 3.5 tons of total weight, which allows it to be driven with a regular amateur license category B. A machine such as<span lang=\"en-US\"> the<\/span> Ruthmann <span lang=\"en-US\">Ruthmann <\/span>can reach, depending on the model, up to 30 meters of working height!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><strong>What is an aerial platform used for?<\/strong><\/span><span lang=\"bg-BG\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p lang=\"bg-BG\" align=\"LEFT\">The applications of aerial platforms can be more than we can list, but here are a few examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">Construction and installation of facades, joinery, thermal insulation, roofs, structures, air conditioning, ventilation, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">Energy - maintenance and construction of transmission lines, substations, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"bg-BG\" align=\"LEFT\">Telecommunications - construction and maintenance of antennas, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">Street lighting - construction and maintenance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">Traffic management - construction and maintenance of traffic lights, toll cameras, surveillance cameras, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"bg-BG\" align=\"LEFT\">Electric transport - construction and maintenance of a contact network<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">Landscaping - pruning and cutting trees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">Advertising - installation and maintenance of billboards, signs and other types of outdoor advertising<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">Any type of industrial maintenance of buildings, industrial facilities, installations, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p lang=\"bg-BG\" align=\"LEFT\">Rescue and firefighting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p lang=\"bg-BG\" align=\"LEFT\"><\/p>\n<h3 lang=\"bg-BG\" align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><b>Why use an aerial platform and what are the advantages of other alternatives?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">The main advantage of aerial platforms is fast, convenient and above all safe access to heights. There is no need to build scaffolding, spending time, material and more money. Alternative poles are unstable and with very limited access. While the aerial platform facilitates make the task of accessing heights elementary. You stabilize it, climb into the basket and reach the desired workplace within a matter of minutes. Unlike static structures such as scaffolding and stairs, the aerial platform not only guarantees you high safety and speed of execution, but also precision, there is no need to reach over if a point is a little out of range, move a few centimeters in the price and work comfortably. Is it tiring for you to reach up? No problem, move it up slightly. At any moment you can move the work basket wherever you want. In addition to the speed and convenience of the aerial platform, it offers a high level of security. The work platform has safety belt attachment points and safety rails, and the stabilizers ensure safety even on uneven terrain. These aerial work platform systems offer a high level of safety that alternative methods cannot achieve in any way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 lang=\"bg-BG\" align=\"LEFT\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">Should we buy or rent an aerial work platform?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">Depending on the frequency of the need, you can get your own aerial work platform or rent one. When renting, you will receive not only an aerial work platform, but also free consultation from professionals, as well as an inspection if necessary. Not only that, the aerial work platform will be transported by a licensed operator with experience, who can very often solve unforeseen problems related to terrain, stabilization and obstacles. This way, you can be sure that once you have rented an aerial work platform, the job will be done no matter what the obstacles are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">For longer projects, as well as frequent needs, you can also buy an aerial work platform of your choice. New or used. We can make the following choice for you. What kind of aerial work platform? What height? What chassis? Which model? What configuration exactly fits your needs? We can answer all your questions to find out which is the right aerial platform for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span lang=\"bg-BG\">When you get the right aerial platform for your needs, you can rest assured about the maintenance. We are the official <\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">Ruthmann<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\"> <\/span><span lang=\"bg-BG\">service for Bulgaria, Serbia and North Macedonia. 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