The future of vehicle mounted aerial platforms

Euan Youdale Editor, Access International

13 May 2026

Vehicle mounts on 3.5 tonne chassis find themselves in one of the most competitive access categories, with a long customer wish list. Existing and potential customers will be able to see a range of launches in this category at APEX, taking place in June. 

Whether its compactness, capacity or working envelope, designers of 3.5 tonne GVW truck mounted platform have their work cut out to meet both the needs of the sector and the regulations surrounding it.

One of the main challenges, says Rocco Stipo, R&D manager for Tadano’s Oil & Steel series, is…

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