Affordable Boom Lifts Rentals Across Ontario

A boom lift is used to reach elevated areas safely, providing both vertical and horizontal access. Common uses include construction, building maintenance, utility work, film production, and warehousing.

Scissor Lift: Moves only up and down, ideal for stable vertical work.

Boom Lift: Reaches both upward and outward with an extendable arm, perfect for hard-to-reach areas.

Forklift: Lifts heavy palletized loads.

Boom Lift: Lifts workers and tools to high places.

A man lift is a general aerial work platform. A boom lift is a specific type of man lift with articulating or telescopic arms for greater reach.

Boom lifts range from 3,000 lbs (compact electric models) to 40,000+ lbs (large diesel models).

The name comes from the “boom” arm—an extendable crane-like arm that lifts the platform.

Cherry Picker: Mounted on a truck, best for roadside work (utilities, tree trimming).

Boom Lift: Freestanding, offers higher reach and more versatility for construction.

Other names include bucket truck, basket crane, aerial lift, or man lift.

The technical name is Aerial Work Platform (AWP) or Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP).

Common alternatives include man lift, basket lift, aerial platform, or Genie lift (brand-specific).

• Lower reach than large boom lifts.
• Limited horizontal access.
• Requires truck mobility.
• Not ideal for confined or indoor areas.

Cherry pickers move at 3–5 km/h on-site, but truck-mounted versions can travel at highway speeds when stowed.

Top manufacturers include Genie, JLG, Skyjack (Canada), and Snorkel.

Genie: Easier maintenance, excellent for rentals.

JLG: Higher lift capacity and advanced technology.

Articulating boom lifts (e.g., Genie Z-series) are designed for zero tail swing, making them safer in tight spaces.

Electric: Indoor work, zero emissions, quiet.

Diesel: Outdoor use, rough terrain, heavy-duty performance.

The most trusted brands in North America are Genie, JLG, and Skyjack.

Skyjack: Budget-friendly, simple controls, Canadian-made.

Genie: Advanced features, broader range, higher resale value.

While rare, collapse can occur due to hydraulic or structural failure. Proper maintenance and certified operation prevent this.

Yes, if:
• Used on uneven ground.
• Overloaded.
• Operated in high winds.

Yes. Operators must wear a full-body harness with a lanyard attached to an anchor point.

Scissor lifts are less likely to tip due to their wide base, but risks still exist on slopes, uneven ground, or if overloaded.

Boom lifts are very safe when:
• Operators are trained & certified.
• Loads stay within limits.
• Weather conditions are respected.
• Safety gear is used.

Yes. Boom lifts come with tilt alarms and stabilizers to prevent unsafe operation.