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The
country's largest hirer of powered access equipment, Nationwide,
says that the JLG M600J and JLG M800AJ articulating booms
are among the most popular models in its UK fleet. The M600J
is the world's first 18-metre, electrically operated, articulated
boom, while the 24-metre M800AJ is its diesel-powered big
brother.
The M600J is a bi-energy machine that can be either electric
or diesel powered. In fact it is, says Nationwide, the only
18-metre platform height boom machine that is suitable for
indoor use as it gives off no emissions when running on
electric power. The jibs on both machines present almost
vertical up and over clearance, enabling even greater manoeuvrability
than standard articulated machines. Furthermore, at 15.7
metres the diesel powered M800AJ has an extra 3.7 metre
outreach than the M600J.
The M600J also has special features that include an onboard
diesel generator, which offers the bonus of charging the
power cell twice as quickly as other onboard chargers, greatly
reducing the unit's cycle time. The generator also enables
continuous use outside, as it automatically charges the
power cell when levels become low. Another feature is the
non-marking tyres, ensuring that the M600J is sympathetic
to internal floors, which, according to Nationwide, significantly
adds to its versatility.
Both units include automatic traction control, optional
oscillating axles and four-wheel drive, providing exceptional
performance on just about any surface. They also have a
safe working load of 230kg and an articulating caged platform.
This particular feature gives the operator improved access
by manipulating the cage into a variety of positions in
relation to the boom.
Nationwide
is part of the publicly quoted Lavendon Group plc and is
headquartered in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. Its hire fleet
is twice the size of its nearest UK competitor and all of
the company's depots comply with Nationwide's ISO 9002 accreditation.
The Group is also the leading player in the European powered
access market, trading under the name Zooom in Germany,
France, Spain and Austria.
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December 2001 Nat1.009a.
For further information please contact
your local Nationwide Access Depot on:
0845 745 0000
or e-mail sales@nationwideaccess.co.uk.
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