PTD1000 PRO
Lift table PTD1000 PRO
Raises the load to working height, effortlessly.
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5 minHow to use the aerial platform
Use an aerial platform on firm, level ground, after checking the controls, emergency stop and guardrails, raising slowly and keeping your body inside the basket; on a boom lift, with your harness anchored. SIMAQ has the SQ 140X PRO scissor lift (13.8 m working height, 320 kg) and the SQTHZ 170 PRO boom lift (13.7 m, 200–230 kg). For lifting loads at low height there's the PTD1000 PRO lift table (1,000 kg).
Also called: scissor lift, boom lift, aerial work platform, manlift
The platform (scissor or boom) takes the crew up to work at height safely. Firm ground, outriggers and harness are non-negotiable.
- 01
Pre-use inspection
Check controls, hydraulic leaks, tires/tracks, guardrails and the e-stop. Test the controls low first.
- 02
Firm, level ground
Set on ground that bears the load. Lower and lock outriggers; check level (bubble).
- 03
Harness anchored to the basket point
On a boom, harness with lanyard to the certified anchor point. Close the basket gate/chain.
- 04
Raise slowly, looking up
Raise smoothly, watching for power lines, structures and overhangs. Respect max height and reach.
- 05
Don't reach outside the rail
Bring the platform to the work instead of leaning out. Keep your body inside the basket always.
Do this
- Harness and lanyard on boom platforms.
- Outriggers down and level confirmed.
- Respect the basket's max load.
Avoid this
- Don't climb the rail to gain height.
- Don't drive it elevated unless the machine allows it.
- Don't work near power lines without safe clearance.
Safety
- Harness, chin-strap hard hat, boots and gloves.
- Safe distance from power lines.
- High winds: don't operate at height.
Test yourself
Got it down?
Self-check
Each practice: do it or avoid it? Tap your answer.
Respect the basket's max load.
Don't climb the rail to gain height.
Outriggers down and level confirmed.
Harness and lanyard on boom platforms.
Don't work near power lines without safe clearance.
Don't drive it elevated unless the machine allows it.
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Guide · 7 min
Scissor lift or boom lift? How to choose the right aerial platform
Both reach past 13 metres, but they solve different jobs. The decision in three questions, with real figures from the SQ140X PRO scissor and the SQTHZ 170 PRO boom.
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ReadFAQ
What people ask about the aerial platform
Scissor or boom lift: which one?
Work straight overhead on level ground → scissor (SQ 140X PRO, more capacity and a wide deck). Reaching over obstacles or out to the side → boom (SQTHZ 170 PRO). The guide on choosing a scissor or boom lift has the detail.
How much weight does the basket hold?
The SQ 140X PRO holds 320 kg on the deck and 113 kg on the extension; the SQTHZ 170 PRO, 200–230 kg. Count people, tools and material together.
Do you wear a harness on a scissor lift?
On a boom lift, always: harness anchored to the basket point. On a scissor lift, the perimeter guardrail is the main protection; follow your site rules and the machine's manual.
Can you drive the platform while raised?
Only if the machine allows it, at low speed and on ground free of holes and drop-offs. The SQ 140X PRO has proportional control for smooth driving and lifting.
What's the most common platform mistake?
Climbing the rail to gain height or leaning out of the basket. If you can't reach, come down and move the platform closer.
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