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Cherry Picker Hire with JMS – a useful guide.

A Guide for Choosing a Cherry Picker The cherry picker hire team at JMS work with knowledgeable customers who know a great deal about powered access and working at height. As a way of sharing information with colleagues, we have compiled a guide for cherry picker hire options along with the functionality and purpose of… Read more →

JMS Invests in New JLG 6RS Electric Scissor Lifts

JMS is responding to the growing demand for highly-sustainable low carbon powered access equipment by adding JLG 6RS scissor lifts to its access hire fleet. The JLG 6RS electric scissor lift delivers industry-leading operational capability while satisfying an important need to carry out working at height operations with highly-efficient, low-energy, fume-free machines. JMS Managing Director… Read more →

Welcome to the scissor lift fleet – Airo XL19 E

We’re delighted to introduce a new member of our electric scissor lift fleet – the Airo Xl 19 E The Airo XL19 E is an electric scissor lift for hire from JMS across the UK. It has a 19.26m working height and an extensive deck area suitable for heavy loads and equipment and multiple orperatives… Read more →

Cherry Picker Hire – Genie Z33-18

The Genie Z33/18 is Genie’s first lightweight, high efficiency, electric compact boom lift (cherry picker) Its tight turning radius and Fast Mast™ boom function provide operates with great versatility – it is particularly suited to areas with restricted access – retail, leisure environments or airports and rail stations As a newly designed model, it’s packed with features… Read more →

Cherry Picker Hire – Manitou 160ATJ

As part of our ongoing series looking at Cherry Picker Hire we’re showcasing the many talents of the Manitou 160 ATJ Self propelled boom. Its clever boom configuration provides an excellent full working envelope up to working height of 16.01m and a working outreach of 7.38m Great manoeuvrability from its superior steering system is ideal… Read more →

Cherry Picker Hire – Genie Z30/20N Boom Lift

This November, we’re focusing on Cherry Picker Hire As one of the largest, most modern fleets in the UK, JMS has the right cherry picker for you. However, as they come in all shapes and size we thought we’d introduce a few of the most popular cherry pickers available from our depots in Harpenden, Leeds… Read more →

Cherry Picker Hire – Nifty Height Rider 12N

This December, we’re focusing on Cherry Picker Hire The Height Rider 12 Narrow (HR12N) self propelled boom lift is one of the most popular compact cherry pickers available for hire. Its lightweight, super compact chassis has an overall weight of 3435kg, making it first choice cherry picker nationwide for work on more delicate floor finishes… Read more →

Cherry Picker Hire – Genie Z45/22

This November, we’re focusing on Cherry Picker Hire and here is the second boom lift we are focussing on – the Genie Z45 Arguably the most iconic of all cherry pickers – it’s near 16m working height has given it the role as one of the most common (or should that be popular) machines of… Read more →

Cherry Pickers line up ready for their starring role

It was another star-studded line up for some of our cherry pickers (self propelled booms) earlier this week. In preparation for a spot of filming JMS delivered three large booms for use by the film crew. Used extensively for lighting, media crews use the simple to use cherry picker boom controls to help them precisely… Read more →

Spider Boom proves just the job for Iconic Building

When precision and agility were on the must have list for maintenance work at the iconic Hoover Building in West London, JMS knew exactly what to supply – the Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 Track Mounted boom lift. The Light Lift 20.10 is an impressive machine, providing 20.1m of working height and importantly for boom type machines… Read more →

More Pecolifts for JMS Powered Access

JMS Powered Access has taken delivery of the final units from its latest £350,000 investment in Pecolift low level access platforms. This latest tranche is part of the JMS ongoing investment programme that has seen JMS secure a top five position in UK fleets of push around access platforms, and expand their depot network beyond… Read more →

Hire a Glidelift from JMS

JMS Powered Access, one of the leading access hire specialists in the UK has introduced the Glidelift Access platform into its hire fleet. Built upon the successful desk surfer / desk glider model the Glidelift goes straight into the hire fleet of both Harpenden (Hertfordshire) and Leeds (Yorkshire) depots as well as the very first… Read more →

FuelBox

Fuel Box is a self contained unit holding 20 litres of  diesel which can easily be stored in your van or safely on site. If you do run out of fuel, grab your FuelBox – you can get back to work within minutes using the friendly glug-free pouring system. With a useful 20l supply of… Read more →

Lights, Camera, Access – JMS boom lifts on hire in London

A beautiful setting for the five strong team of JMS boom lifts on hire in London, helping to create the perfect light conditions for the production team. Both Genie Boom lifts and JLG Boom Lifts on hire for the Film & TV job – with their giant reach, they are ideal for large external location… Read more →

JLG Launch World’s tallest articulated boom lift

JMS bring you the latest news from Europe’s largest Construction exhibition, BAUMA with the launch of another JLG Boom Lift the World’s tallest articulated boom lift – the JLG 1500AJP articulated boom JMS is well known in the UK as it was one of the first companies to bring the World’s largest telescopic boom lift… Read more →

Two of the World’s largest self propelled boom out on hire

When you need to hire 2 x 185 foot (58.57m) telescopic boom lifts for a London construction project then JMS Powered Access is the place to go. Both of these mega booms, the JLG 1850SJ Telescopic Boom Lift, are on site to assist in the steel erection of this large London Construction project. If you… Read more →

New Hinowa 15m tracked boom lift

JMS tracked boom hire fleet has gone from strength to strength in 2016. Always keen to bring you all the main industry news – we see the very latest addition to the range of Hinowa Tacked boom lifts (link) has arrived. Hinowa is adding a 15m machine to its growing range of high quality tracked… Read more →

Award winner in the JMS hire fleet

IAPA award winners announced in Madrid More than 400 professionals attended the annual awards dinner, which took place at the NH Collection hotel in Madrid. The awards were jointly organised by Access International and IPAF. Around 100 entries across 13 award categories were received for the IAPAs 2016, and one of the winners was: Product of… Read more →

Working All Hours – Genie Z80 boom lifts on hire

Great to see three JMS Genie Z80/20 on hire and helping out in a big budget TV production on location in Kent. The Genie booms are being used to precisely position lighting rigs and enable the cameras to keep rolling well into the evening. Contact our Media team if you’re looking for Access hire for… Read more →

MEC launches two new scissors

MEC Aerial Work Platforms debuted two new slab scissors during The Rental Show, Feb. 21-24 in Atlanta. On the smaller side of the spectrum, MEC showed its 1330SE micro-slim electric scissor lift that features 13 feet of platform height and is designed to compete with vertical mast lifts. The scissor has a 24-inch roll-out extension,… Read more →

Ultra boom lifts on hire

Two of the JMS fleet of Ultra Booms hard at work. The JLG 1250AJP diesel powered ultra boom lifts are on hire on the South coast of England. The boom configuration of the JLG 1250 AJP (max working height of 40.1m) provides excellent outreach on high reach boom applications all the way out to 22.86m…. Read more →

Leeds Depot investment for boom hire fleet

A sunny morning for our TV and Media Access specialist Tim in Leeds following another delivery of booms and scissors to our powered access hire depot in Leeds, Yorkshire. Since its opening, JMS has been rolling out the investment in new equipment. Some of the new arrivals in the boom hire fleet are large booms,… Read more →

CMC Launches new Hybrid track mounted platform

Great to see another Lithium ion machine on the market. We’re getting a great reaction from JMS customer to our lithium ion tracked booms. Italy-based CMC has launched the CMC S25 Hybrid track mounted platform. Designed for indoor use the hybrid version makes use of Lithium batteries for eight hours continuous work at an equal… Read more →

Manitou roundup

Manitou are a key supplier to JMS –always interested to hear of their excellent recent results. Manitou Group sales increased by 8% in the fourth quarter of 2014 to €333 million, compared to the same quarter in the previous financial year. For the full year sales stood at €1.287 billion, representing a 3% increase year-on-year. Order… Read more →

JMS stand to attention with tracked boom hire job in Leeds

When Royal Armouries at Leeds, Yorkshire required a boom lift to enable them to undertake a deep clean inside the Hall of Steel, they called the Leeds depot of JMS Powered Access. It wasn’t a straight forward task for the client. The cleaning team needed a combination of height, electric power and there was the… Read more →

JMS Telehandlers on set

Another great sight for our media team. A sneak peek at the set of a very big production for one of the major film studios. There’s nine of our JCB 16.7m telehandlers on hand to help the shoot Looks like a lovely day for JMS to give this film a big lift.

Boom time for media access

  One of the JMS team grabbed a quick shot of the 2 Genie 80ft self propelled booms on location for a TV / film job.   With over 10 years’ experience, Tim Kendall heads up our TV and Media team.  Call him today to find out how JMS can help you with you powered… Read more →

IPAF eLearning

Whilst we share news stories from IPAF we thought this story about eLearning might be of particular interest. JMS are investing heavily in Training throughout 2016 and will be delivering IPAF operator training across the UK. You can read the full article here http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item114345/IPAF-introduces-eLearning?nltr=wd IPAF’s mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) operator training programme has taken a… Read more →

Teupen Track Mounted Demo Day

Teupen Maschinenbau hosted its Demo Day in November at its company headquarters in Gronau, Germany recently. As one of the key suppliers of track mounted boom lifts to JMS – we were interested in what they had to say. Apart from being able to test products at the factory, customers had the chance to learn… Read more →

Guidance for the tree care industry

Here at JMS, our tracked boom fleet is often hired by tree care professionals. We were therefore interested to see that IPAF has drafted safety tips for the use of aerial work platforms in the tree care industry. This document is expected to be released shortly and we’ll bring it to you as soon as possible If… Read more →

brand new Teupen Leo 24 on location for the BBC

Here’s our brand new Teupen Leo 24 on location for the BBC in Bristol, South West England. Thanks to Tim Kendall, our Media specialist for the snap.   One of a range of track boom lifts available for hire

Is it Boom time for Christmas lights?

JMS is already planning the festive period this year as Councils, offices and retailers are beginning the process of installation of Christmas lights and decorations. With the largest self-propelled booms in the UK, JMS is able to reach the highest rooftops, treetops and chimney pots to light up the festive night skies. With figures in… Read more →

JMS sees demand for Big Booms elevate

JMS Powered Access recent investment in very large self propelled booms has proved very successful. Two machines in particular has generated a lot of interest, both here in the UK, but also across in France and Belgium.   Genie SX180 – a 56.86m straight stick boom with huge 24.38m of outreach and the World’s tallest diesel… Read more →

JMS powered access hire division helps hit TV show

JMS were delighted to help on the recent production of ITV‘s hit TV series Mr Selfridge, the drama chronicling the rise of one of the legendary department store Selfridges. Working closely with the production team, JMS delivered a range of machines to help the tv crew work safely at height. As with many media jobs the… Read more →

New Pocket guide is HERE

We’re delighted to announce the launch of our pocket guide to our powered access fleet.   Packed with specifications and images of the very best access machines in the world, all available to hire from JMS.   Contact us to reserve a printed copy today or download one here  

Wind Rated Ecolift and Wind rated pecolift hire

JMS now offer the wind rated versions of the popular Ecolift and Pecolift models for hire. Wind rated ecolifts enable the operator to use the Pecolift wind rated or ecolift wind rated in outdoor environments. They can be operated in winds up to 12.5m/s (28mph) – around Beaufort scale 6 In addition – these wind… Read more →

JMS go Turbo with MEC 6092 RT Big Deck Scissors

JMS investment in large deck scissor lifts hire fleet continues with the arrival of two MEC6092RT diesel scissor lifts. The MEC 6092RT scissor provides working heights of 18.2m with an equally impressive platform capacity of 600kg – ideal for jobs requiring multiple operatives with tools and materials. Powerful Quad-Trax 4 wheel drive and oscillating axles… Read more →

JMS makes the news with the Genie SX-180 purchase

It’s been a busy week at JMS with our Genie purchase making the industry press – here’s Terex Genie dealer Access Platform Sales release in full Hertfordshire-based JMS Powered Access has continued its investment in big boom lifts with the purchase of the first Genie SX-180 in the UK. The straight boom SX-180 is the biggest… Read more →

More Genie Z33/18 booms for the hire fleet

JMS Powered Access has taken delivery of a further 12 33ft Genie Z33/18 battery powered boom lifts, following the purchase of three units back in January. The battery/electric Z-33/18 offers a working height of 12 metres, an outreach of 5.6 metres and a platform capacity of 200kg. Weighing 3,665kg, features include non-marking tyres, 30 percent… Read more →

Our large MEC Scissor on show

Scissor Manufacturer MEC put our new 6092 RT on their stand at the Vertikal Days 2015 show at Haydock Racecourse. We are looking forward to welcoming it into our big deck scissor hire fleet early week.        

Personnel Lift hire – Skyjack SJ16 investment

Lined up and ready to go. Our latest arrival for the powered access fleet at our Hertfordshire HQ – ten SkyJack SJ16 for personnel lift hire. The demands on providing a safe working environments has fuelled the recent expansion of low level access. Cleaning and maintenance tasks previously undertaken on ladders and steps are increasingly… Read more →

New Genie SX-180 roars into the hire fleet

Hot on the heels of the introduction of the largest boom in the world – the JLG 1850, JMS Powered Access welcome Genie’s highest reaching boom. The Genie 180SX Telescopic Boom Lift is available for hire – long or short term. As a telescopic boom (also know as stick boom or straight boom) the SX180… Read more →

Rough terrain, powered by electric – SkyJack 6832 RTE

We’ve welcomed another tranche of the very latest SkyJack 6832 RTE  Electric Rough Terrain scissor in the JMS hire fleet today     Already proving popular on the job site this latest investment from JMS Powered Access adds more capacity to our Rough terrain scissor hire fleet. Fitted with Hybrid Power Pack, the SJ6832RTE is… Read more →

JMS welcomes Liftlux 245-25 Scissor

JMS continue to invest in the big scissor hire fleet, welcoming the 24.5m working height diesel Liftlux 245-25 scissor. As with many Liftlux models, the 245-25 features the hydraulic extension deck expanding the already large platform area to  2.5 m x 7.55m working area, making this platform ideal for work on construction sites where large… Read more →

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