HAB aerial work platform rental – German engineering for maximum heights

In modern access technology, there are challenges that standard machines can hardly handle. This is where the HAB Engineering brand comes in, with a portfolio consistently geared towards niche applications and technological peak performance. At Luibl Rental you will find a selected range of these special aerial work platforms, which stand out above all for their stability and exceptional working heights with minimal overall 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 a solution for working heights of up to 28 metres with models such as the HAB S 280-12 E4WDS. 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 hall logistics, HAB has played a key role in shaping the segment of electric four-wheel-drive scissor lifts. Demand for machines with zero local emissions that still have 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 four-wheel drive with an oscillating axle. This technical approach ensures that the platform maintains traction even on rough ground or slopes, without local CO2 emissions. The highly efficient AC motors also provide sensitive control, which is particularly valued when working close to delicate facade structures.

A key reason why professionals choose to rent HAB 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. This results in minimal platform sway, even when the maximum platform load of often 600 kg is fully utilised. This stability is complemented by generous platform extensions of up to 2.70 metres, giving technicians a wide working radius without having to keep repositioning the machine.

In a case study involving the renovation of an industrial hall in Passau, heavy ventilation equipment had to be installed under the roof. 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 its high load capacity, the installation team was able to take the heavy components up directly on the platform. The narrow design of the HAB platform made it possible to manoeuvre between the new installations without disrupting ongoing operations. This reduced the project duration by more than 60 % compared with scaffolding.

Renting such highly specialised equipment as HAB machines requires in-depth technical understanding. At Luibl Rental we ensure that every machine undergoes a comprehensive inspection in line with applicable Dutch health and safety rules before delivery. We pay particular attention to checking the load monitoring systems and tilt sensors, which are critical for user protection at these extreme heights. Our team also provides comprehensive advice on the necessary PPE standards and gives a detailed briefing on the particular features of the HAB controls on handover.