Launch of a Scissor with High Capacity by Snorkel

Unveiling the New Snorkel’s S4390RT High-Capacity Scissor

The 1st in a new set of high capacity scissors lifts with rough terrain has been unveiled by Snorkel at Bauma.

The manufacturer said that with the powerful drive and lift capabilities of the new Snorkel S4390RT, it can be used ideally for construction work. Preliminary specifications are for any machine having a maximum of 13.1 meters (43 feet) platform height. The fitted twin 1.3 meter (51-inch) deck extension creates a provision for a large 1.82 meters by 6.60 meters (6 feet by 21 feet 8-inch) working area and a work load of 680 kilos (1,500 pounds) which is safe.

The introduction of scissor lifts with high capacity and rough terrain marks the completion of the product range of Snorkel in all important segments. Already, Snorkel produces over 35 machines, not excluding towable booms, mast lifts, push-around lifts, including booms and scissors which are self-propelled.

Also being launched at Bauma 2013 by Snorkel are another 2 new world-wide products and the update of one of the most appealing machines produced by Snorkel.

S3970RT is now the 3rd product in the existing family of Snorkel’s scissor that is compact and having rough terrain. Because the S3970RT is built on Snorkel’s well-tested SRT chassis, it provides a 11.5 meters (37 feet 8 inches) maximum platform height even though it is merely 1.8 meters (5 feet 10 inches) wide and 3.3 meters (10 feet 10 inches) long. It is well adapted to work in restricted spaces, for instance, in between two buildings.

Snorkel also provides further enhancement of its top class of low-level access platforms using the S1030E mini-scissor lift which is self-propelled. Although the S1030E (powered by battery) provides a 3 meter (10 feet) maximum platform height, it is still light enough in weight for nearly any floor that has load-bearing restrictions. The company said you can drive it at full height, leading to increased efficiency and productivity benefits when compared to push-around platforms with low-level access.

At Bauma, Snorkel will showcase its first prototype so as to collect feedback from its key customers and distributors.

Also in the sector of low-level access, Snorkel has made an enhancement of its M1230E 3.6 meter (11feet 11 inch) platform height self-propelled mast lift having a 500 millimetre (20 inch) roll-out deck extension. This is an optional extra which increases the platform size to 1.46 meters (58 inches), giving additional reach without necessarily moving the machine.