Hire Aerial Work Platforms in Nuremberg – Safely and Efficiently to New Heights

Working at height in Nuremberg, Fürth and Erlangen rarely follows a standard route. In the Lorenz old town, passage widths of under three metres determine which platform can even reach the site. On the exhibition grounds in the south of the city, setting up and dismantling calls for emission-free operation in the tall halls under a tight schedule. In the Bayernhafen Nuremberg and the region's industrial sites, reach and off-road capability are what count.

Luibl delivers the right aerial work platform directly to Nuremberg and the surrounding Middle Franconia area. The rental fleet covers working heights from 6 m to 57 m, with models from leading manufacturers such as Genie, JLG, Haulotte, Manitou, Magni, HAB, PB and Holland Lift. Our own low-loaders ensure delivery via the Nuremberg motorway junction (A3, A6, A9, A73) – even for time-critical logistics to NurembergMesse or the GVZ Feucht freight village.

Which platform suits which situation depends on four factors: working height and outreach, platform load capacity, ground conditions at the site, and whether emission-free operation is required. The following categories cover the majority of enquiries from the Nuremberg metropolitan region.

Scissor Lifts for Indoor Use – Trade Fairs and Logistics

Scissor lifts are the standard solution for working straight upwards on level ground. They offer large platform areas, high load capacity and stable footprints for several people plus tools.

Classes available from the rental fleet:

• Mini scissor lifts from 6 m: For example the Genie GS 1330 with electric drive – compact enough for narrow doorways, ideal for maintenance in office buildings, hotels and smaller halls in Nuremberg city centre.

• Medium electric scissor lifts, 10 to 14 m: The Genie GS 4069DC with 14 m working height and a 4.4 m² platform provides space for up to 4 people, is quickly ready for use via its diagnostic system, and operates emission-free – suitable for logistics centres in GVZ Feucht or at DATEV halls.

• Electric scissor lifts up to 23 m: The PB 225-12ES reaches 23 m working height with a platform for up to 5 people – suitable for maintenance in taller halls.

• High-bay scissor lifts: Specialist units with 22 m, 28 m and 33 m working heights. Models such as the HAB S 280-12 E4WDS reach 28 m working height with a width of just 1.25 m – fitting through standard sectional doors and narrow high-bay racking aisles, as found in the fully automated logistics centres around Feucht and Eckental.

• Diesel rough-terrain scissor lifts: Models such as the Holland Lift Megastar G320 cope with unpaved terrain, gradients of up to 45%, and reach working heights of up to 34 m with load capacities of up to 1,000 kg. Used in shell construction, steel construction and on major construction sites around Nuremberg.

• Heavy-duty scissor lifts: The Magni ES1823RT with 18 m working height and 680 kg load capacity allows heavy tools and several fitters to be carried at once.

• Electric all-terrain scissor lifts with AC technology: Models such as the HAB S 225-24 E4WDS AC combine permanent all-wheel drive with an oscillating axle and precise AC motor control – the solution when outdoor sites with uneven ground need to be worked emission-free.

All electric models operate emission-free and with non-marking tyres – relevant for trade fair construction in the NurembergMesse halls, for maintenance in the region's food industry, and for indoor applications with sensitive hall floors.

Telescopic and Articulated Boom Lifts for Maximum Flexibility

As soon as work needs to be carried out over obstacles – for example maintenance above existing installations or façade work involving projecting components – telescopic and articulated telescopic boom lifts are the equipment of choice.

Key classes for Nuremberg:

• Long-reach telescopic boom lifts: Models such as the Manitou 280 TJ reach 27.73 m working height with over 21 m of outreach. Ideal for hall assembly, steel construction and industrial maintenance in the Bayernhafen Nuremberg or in Middle Franconia's large factory halls.

• Specialist classes from 43 m to 58 m: For shipyards, industrial chimneys and large halls, the rental fleet includes telescopic boom lifts with working heights of up to 58 m and outreach of up to 28 m.

• Diesel articulated telescopic boom lifts: An articulating arm for reaching over obstructions – ideal in industrial halls where machinery, crane systems or ventilation ducts need to be bypassed.

• Diesel models with all-wheel drive and oscillating axle: Standard for rough-terrain work, needed on unpaved sites around Nuremberg, for example on development projects in Knoblauchsland or the Aisch valley.

• Bi-energy and hybrid models: Diesel for travelling to site, electric for emission-free operation indoors – useful for refurbishment projects that switch between indoor and outdoor areas.

Brand range in the telescopic segment: Genie as the main brand, complemented by JLG, Haulotte, Niftylift and Manitou. For the articulating boom, load capacity (typically 230 to 450 kg), outreach and basket rotation are the key selection criteria.

Truck-Mounted Platforms for Rapid Deployment in the City

Truck-mounted platforms can be driven by the hirer themselves between several sites. For tree care in the Reichswald or the city parks, for advertising sign maintenance, lighting work and roof refurbishment in Gostenhof, St. Johannis or the Lorenz old town, this is a significant advantage.

• Truck-mounted platforms with basket heights from 14 m to 50 m: Manufacturers such as Ruthmann, Palfinger and CTE in the rental fleet, for example the Palfinger P 300KS – quick readiness and self-drive between sites.

• Driving licence: Category B (up to 3.5 t) or C1/C (over 3.5 t), depending on vehicle weight.

• Trailer-mounted platforms: Can be towed with a standard car and towbar (B96/BE). Suitable for trade businesses and smaller maintenance jobs without a truck in the fleet.

In Nuremberg city centre, a truck-mounted platform often removes the need to apply for a no-parking zone for a self-propelled machine – in use during the day, back at the yard by evening.

Tracked and Mast Lifts for Special Applications

Tracked aerial work platforms are used where wheeled machines fail: soft ground, gravel, gradients over 50%, tight courtyard access in older buildings. Their non-marking rubber tracks and hydraulically adjustable undercarriage make them the right choice for landscaping work in Nuremberg's city woodlands or for refurbishment projects with restricted access. Mast lifts, with their compact dimensions and vertical lift, are the solution for interior fit-out and very confined spaces.

NurembergMesse, home to BIOFACH, Embedded World, IWA, FensterBau Frontale and the Spielwarenmesse toy fair, is among Bavaria's internationally recognised exhibition venues. For exhibitors and stand builders, two factors are decisive during set-up and dismantling: speed and emission-free operation inside the hall.

What Luibl provides for stand builders and exhibitors:

• Delivery direct to the hall or outdoor stand: We coordinate gate slots with the stand builder and NurembergMesse; delivery is also possible in the early morning hours.

• Emission-free machines for indoor use: Electric scissor lifts from 6 m to 23 m, electric articulated boom lifts for banner installations, high-bay scissor lifts for overhead installation in the tall exhibition halls.

• Rapid set-up and dismantling slots: Vehicles can be scheduled at short notice; for major events we work with standby machines on site.

• Collection at the end of the event: Coordinated with dismantling slots so the stand is cleared on time for the next set-up.

Case study: During the build-up of an international trade fair, media technology had to be mounted at around 18 m height on the ceiling of one of NurembergMesse's tall halls – while stand fitters were already working at ground level and heavy loads were being transported. An electric articulated telescopic boom lift was deployed from the rental fleet. Using its articulating arm, it worked around the suspended lighting trusses, operated emission-free directly beneath the hall ceiling, and enabled precise mounting of the media technology without disrupting the parallel stand assembly work.

Working at height is safety work. In Germany, the commercial use of mobile elevating work platforms is governed by the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV), DGUV Rule 100-500 (Operation of Work Equipment), DGUV Information 208-019 on the safe handling of mobile elevating work platforms, and DGUV Principle 308-008 on operator instruction. In addition, an annual inspection to DIN EN 280 by a competent person is required.

What Luibl takes care of for you:

• Safety inspection: Every rental unit undergoes a functional check before delivery; annual safety inspection by independent experts.

• Young fleet: Annual investment in new equipment keeps the rental fleet technically up to date – reducing the risk of breakdowns and ensuring the availability of modern features such as diagnostic systems, AC controls and intuitive operating concepts.

• Technical data sheets and load charts: Supplied with the machine to support the risk assessment that, under BetrSichV, is the employer's responsibility.

• Handover induction: Detailed induction from our delivery staff – including guidance on wind-load limits (typically 12.5 m/s for outdoor use per DIN EN 280), platform load capacity and fall protection in the basket (PPE against falls).

• Operator training: Certified training to IPAF standard (PAL Card) and to DGUV Principle 308-008. Attendance is a prerequisite for operating any aerial work platform.

• Mobile service across the metropolitan area: In the event of a technical fault, we repair on site wherever possible; if that isn't practical, the unit is replaced promptly.

• Insurance cover: Rental equipment is insured as standard. In the event of a claim, an excess applies; we optionally offer liability caps for further risk reduction.

Delivery area: Nuremberg city area including all districts, Fürth, Erlangen, Schwabach, Stein, Zirndorf, Oberasbach. To the south, Feucht (GVZ freight village) and Wendelstein; to the north, Forchheim and Knoblauchsland; to the west, Ansbach; to the east, Lauf and Hersbruck. Via the A3, Würzburg, Regensburg and Passau are covered; via the A9, Bayreuth, Hof and Ingolstadt.

Are you planning a project in Nuremberg, at NurembergMesse, in the Bayernhafen or in the surrounding Middle Franconia area? Send us the required working height, preferred drive type, ground conditions on site and rental period – we will schedule the right machine from the nearest depot and confirm a binding delivery date.

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