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Mast Climber Hire


Apollo Cradles supply mast climber work platforms for hire nationwide, throughout the UK.


What is a mast climber?

Mast climbers are powered access solutions consisting of an elevating work platform fixed to either single or twin vertical masts. The work platform travels up and down the mast(s) using an automated power unit (APU).


Mast climbers provide fast, efficient and affordable temporary access to a wide range of construction and maintenance work. Unlike conventional scaffolding, the entire platform moves with the workers, so the operator can spend more time on productive tasks.


Modular options

Mast climber work platforms are a modular steel construction, with platform lengths ranging from 2.8 - 13.4 metres for a single mast and 6.7 - 35.9 metres for a twin mast.


This flexibility enables Apollo Cradles to erect a safe and efficient work platform to match the length of the building facade being accessed. Mast climbers can work up to 9 metres high free standing, or travel up to 150 metres tied to a building with a maximum load capacity of 4550kg for a twin mast.


For more specialist applications, Apollo Cradles can provide mast climber solutions for working on angled facades of either 80, 100, or 110 degrees. Even at these angles the platforms maintain a level plane, giving a safe and practical working area.


Health and safety

As the latest in access technology, mast climbers are designed with the safety of workers on the platform and those in the vicinity in mind and have been proven to reduce the risk of injuries on site.


All mast climbers provided by Apollo Cradles are equipped with safety devices such as braking and fall arrest systems, limit switches and guard rails to ensure work areas are kept safe at all times.


Mast climber benefits

  Large load capacity
  Fast elevation speeds
  Installation and dismantling time around 30% quicker than conventional scaffolding
  Reduced labour and plant costs
  Reduction of building ties up to 80%
  Increased productivity and decreased contract times up to 40%
  Improved site security during and after working hours
  Platforms re-positioned at the touch of a button, reducing labour time by around 30%
  Materials and equipment can be lifted to platform which reduces worker downtime


Further information

Click here to view the Goian mast climber brochure Click here to view the Goian mast climber brochure
Watch the Goian mast climber in action - from installation to operation Watch the Goian mast climber in action - from installation to operation


Apollo Cradles can supply mast climbers to specifically suit your access requirements, please contact us for more information.


You can also take a look at some of our previous projects below, to see the full capabilities of mast climbers provided by Apollo Cradles.

Featured Mast Climber Projects


Coventry University Building
Coventry University Building
Coventry University Engineering and Computing faculty is a cutting edge building with angled facades.
This project required the use of specialist angled mast climbers to enable a safe working environment while the building was clad.
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Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Clayton Hotel is a luxury 4 star hotel located in Birmingham city centre with ultra-modern architecture.
A number of mast climbers were used in its construction.
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Hanover House Refurbishment
Hanover House Refurbishment
Hanover House is a 16 floor tower block located in the Broomhall district of Sheffield.
Apollo supplied mast climbers for a major refurbishment of the building including repairs and protection of the main concrete structure and the installation of rain-screen cladding.
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Tamworth Towers Refurbishment
Tamworth Towers Refurbishment
The refurbishment of Tamworth Towers formed part of an £8.5m sustainable development scheme for the Old Trafford area of Manchester.
Apollo supplied mast climbers for this major refurbishment project to re-clad, insulate and protect the buildings.
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Jarrow High Rise Refurbishment
Jarrow High Rise Refurbishment
The refurbishment of three high rise towers in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear were part of a borough wide regeneration scheme transforming the flats into energy efficient housing.
The external insulation and energy efficient windows were fitted using Mast Climbers supplied by Apollo Cradles.
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