UK DEBUT FOR NEW SNORKEL BOOM AT VERTIKAL DAYS 2012

Snorkel’s new A62JRT articulated boom lift will make its UK debut at Vertikal Days 2012.

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The A62JRT is a self-propelled articulated boom, providing a maximum platform height of 19m (62ft) and will go into production later this year. It replaces the Snorkel AB60JRT, offering significantly improved drive and lift capabilities - particularly ‘up-and-over’ clearance - and a 100% reduction in tail swing compared to the older model.

Designed for rough terrain applications, the A62JRT shares a common chassis with Snorkel’s 46ft and 66ft telescopic booms, helping to simplify service and repair work. Areas where this lift excels include maximum platform height at 18.8m (61ft 8ins) and up-and-over clearance at 9m (29ft 6ins). It also has the largest platform cage in its class of 2.4m x 1.0m (96ins X 39ins) and the most compact length when stowed for transport, of 8.5m (27ft 10ins).

Furthermore, the Snorkel A62JRT has the best inside turning radius of any two-wheel-steer machine in its class. The interactive oscillating front axle, with hydrostatic 4WD keeps all four tyres in contact with the ground, for excellent rough terrain drive performance – and works whether the machine is stowed or elevated.

Along with the new lift, Snorkel is exhibiting aerial lifts representative of its extensive range, including the M1230E 3.6m (12ft) platform height self-propelled mast lift; S1932E low-cost 7.6m (19ft) electric scissor lift; S27770BE 8.3m (27ft) compact bi-energy scissor; SL26SL Speed Level 8m (26ft) large deck, no stabiliser rough terrain lift; the class-leading A38E 11.5m (38ft) all-electric articulating boom; and the TL37J 11.2m (37ft) trailer-mounted boom with jib.

Also on the Snorkel stand will be the award-winning Pop-Up range of low-level access products.

Vertikal Days takes place at Haydock Park race course on Wednesday and Thursday, June 27^th-28^th. Visit Snorkel and Pop-Up at stand 109, opposite the IPAF stand.

About Snorkel

Snorkel is a global producer of aerial lifts, including diesel and electric scissor lifts, mast lifts, telescopic boom lifts and articulating booms. In 2010, Snorkel incorporated the UpRight brand of aerial lifts and continues to manufacture many of its well-loved products.

Snorkel’s comprehensive range of aerial lifts delivers safe and efficient working at height, from 2m to 40m. Snorkel provides the right machine for almost any application, from electric lifts for interior building maintenance through to the diesel booms and scissors for the toughest construction job sites.

Snorkel’s global headquarters and principal production facility for Europe is based in the UK. The company has additional production facilities in New Zealand, China and North America. Snorkel products are sold through a strong network independent, full-service distributors and sales agents. This ensures that Snorkel is always close to its customers, providing fast and accessible sales, service and product support.

Snorkel is leading the development of the fast-growing market for lightweight, compact lifts for low-level access. The company owns the global license for the award-winning Pop-Up range of push-around lifts, which are increasingly specified by construction contractors to replace stepladders on job sites.

Snorkel’s philosophy is “keep it simple” – the company manufactures robust, reliable machines that take workers off the ground in a safe and efficient manner. Snorkel lifts are simple to use, simple to maintain and simple to repair; a philosophy that makes them ideal for demanding rental applications.

Snorkel is part of The Tanfield Group Plc, which trades on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange: www.snorkellifts.com; www.tanfieldgroup.com.