Why Outsourcing Elevating Maintenance Platforms is the Best Option

As with all types of equipment, mobile elevating personnel platforms (MEWPs) require regular preventative maintenance to maintain their peak performance. Some owners of lifting platforms prefer to delegate the performance of these works to their own personnel internally. Others, on the other hand, are already aware of the advantages of outsourcing the maintenance of lifting platforms.

At Liftisa, we offer an after-sales service specialized in the maintenance and repair of lifting platforms and forklifts. We offer services in the field and in our own workshops. We also have service contracts tailored to the needs of our customers.

Making sure a MEWP gets the maintenance it needs isn’t just important for safety. Proper maintenance can:

• Reduce downtimes, increasing available rental days and effective fleet usage, providing a higher ROI.
• Strengthen a rental company’s reputation among its customers.
• And improve the residual value of a rental machine.

Advantages of outsourcing lifting platform maintenance

This flexibility gives equipment owners peace of mind knowing their fleet is being maintained to stay in tip-top shape, plus other benefits:

• Safety and risk: Customers recognize that proper equipment maintenance is critical to safety and that outsourcing this work to a company with specific experience and expertise helps maintain their equipment to the right standards
• Talent search: It can be difficult for fleet owners to find and hire people with the right training to perform the proper and required maintenance. Outsourcing these tasks eliminates the investment of time and costs in sourcing talent and training. As well as the potential costs of employing team members for these tasks.
• Comfort: By working with a large, well-established aftermarket service solution provider, customers can take advantage of the teams’ extensive knowledge, with experience in working with multiple brands of MEWPs. Using a single vendor for all brands and models of platforms can be very convenient for customers. Especially for those who have a mixed fleet or teams located at multiple sites.
• Cost planning: a contract for these services with Liftisa offers the peace of mind of knowing the exact future cost of equipment maintenance, meaning peace of mind and protection against unexpected surprises that affect budgets or cash flow.
• Increased efficiency and productivity: At Liftisa we have a focus on response times and an immediate solution mindset that supports customers by helping to minimize machine downtime.

Preventive maintenance is the best option to keep lifting platforms in good condition

With a well-maintained boom lift, businesses can reduce downtime, increasing available rental days and effective fleet usage. Performing optimal maintenance is just as important as monitoring the performance of the machine. For example, adjusting the engine speed settings to maintain the recommended powers. This ensures that you are not overloading the motor or experiencing poor performance. If so, it would increase the wear and load on other components (pumps/hydraulic systems, etc.).

In addition to a continuous maintenance program, a quick response time, diagnosis and resolution to any unforeseen event is also key. The fact that fewer problems arise thanks to proper maintenance also reinforces the reputation of the equipment. It positions itself as a company focused on safety and quality.

In addition to increased availability, there is also an increase in the residual value of the rental company’s fleet, as the rental company can present a complete maintenance history of the machine.

Using Technology for Preventive Maintenance

In many cases, the use of data from telematics systems It provides the possibility to monitor the status of the lifting platform and its location. In this way, PEMPs technicians can be notified when a certain period of use has been reached so that they can Plan the necessary maintenance according to the manufacturer’s recommended service intervals.

Years ago, technicians had to rely on the machine user to notify them of the hours. Often, this was complicated. The machine was on a construction site for a long period of time and the owner did not see it again until the project was finished. Thanks to telematics services, technicians can now Proactively notify the owner of maintenance that will be needed, giving the owner the ability to order service parts in advance to reduce downtime.

Nowadays, in different sectors, professionalism and immediacy are sought. Many customers look to companies like Liftisa to hire tailor-made solutions. From basic controls to comply with local regulations, to complete service and maintenance contracts.

Particularly in the end-user market, as well as for large companies that have multiple sites, the advantage of outsourcing maintenance to companies like Liftisa is that companies receive the help they need to proactively monitor their equipment and plan preventative maintenance.