HAB aerial work platform rental – German engineering for maximum heights

In modern access technology there are challenges that can hardly be mastered with standard machines. This is where the HAB Engineering brand comes in, with a portfolio consistently geared to niche applications and top technological performance. At Luibl Rental you will find a selected range of these special aerial work platforms, which impress above all with their stability and exceptional working heights combined with a minimal machine width.

A core area of HAB development is the extremely narrow scissor lifts of the S series. While conventional platforms often lose stability at great heights or are too wide for modern logistics aisles, Luibl Rental offers models such as the HAB S 280-12 E4WDS as a solution for working heights of up to 28 metres. What makes this design special is the geometry of the scissor stack: despite a machine width of just 1.25 metres, the platform remains drivable and safe even when fully extended. The integrated 4-point outrigger system also allows precise levelling on uneven hall floors, a decisive safety factor when installing sprinkler systems or HVAC equipment in high-bay racking.

Alongside indoor logistics, HAB has significantly shaped the segment of electric four-wheel-drive scissor lifts. Demand for machines without local emissions that nevertheless offer the power of a diesel forklift is growing steadily, driven by stricter environmental requirements on large construction sites. Luibl Rental offers models such as the HAB S 225-24 E4WDS AC, which combines permanent all-wheel drive with an oscillating axle. This technological approach ensures that the platform maintains traction even on rough ground or slopes, without local CO2 emissions. The use of highly efficient AC motors also provides sensitive control, which is particularly valued when working close to delicate facade structures.

A key reason why professionals choose a HAB rental from Luibl Rental is the feel at height. HAB uses high-strength special steel for its scissor stacks, which is considerably heavier and more torsionally rigid than on standard lightweight platforms. The result is minimal sway of the basket, even when the maximum basket load of often 600 kg is fully used. This stability is complemented by generous platform extensions of up to 2.70 metres, giving technicians a wide working radius without having to reposition the machine constantly.

In one case study, heavy ventilation equipment had to be installed under the roof during the refurbishment of an industrial hall in Passau. As the floor was already occupied by new production machinery, only a narrow corridor remained for access. Luibl Rental supplied a HAB scissor lift with a working height of 28 metres. Thanks to the high load capacity, the installation team was able to take the heavy components up directly on the platform. The narrow design of the HAB lift made it possible to navigate between the new installations without disrupting ongoing operations. Compared with scaffolding, this reduced the project duration by more than 60%.

Renting such highly specialised machines as those from HAB requires in-depth technical understanding. At Luibl Rental we ensure that every machine undergoes a comprehensive check in line with occupational safety rules (Act No. 124/2006 Coll.) before delivery. We place particular emphasis on checking the load monitoring systems and tilt sensors, which are critical for user protection at these extreme heights. Our team also advises you comprehensively on the required PPE standards and provides a detailed briefing on the specifics of the HAB controls on handover.