Aerial work platforms are hydraulic machines designed for maintenance and operations at height; characterized by smooth lifting and ease of mobility, they are widely used in sectors such as building and industrial maintenance, warehousing and logistics, public facility cleaning, shipbuilding, aircraft manufacturing, and airport or station services. With working platform heights ranging from 4.57 to 45.72 meters, the equipment encompasses various types, including self-propelled straight-boom, vertical mast, electric scissor, articulated boom, towable, aluminum alloy, telescopic mast, and spider lifts. In 2022, China's production of aerial work platforms stood at approximately 251,900 units, with an installed base of about 519,000 units; by the end of 2024, the domestic installed base had reached 669,000 units. The market size of China's aerial work platform industry reached 12.3 billion RMB in 2021 and is projected to exceed 19 billion RMB in 2023.
These machines utilize hydraulic drive systems, with some models featuring battery-powered or dual-power modes, enabling operation on both soft and hard surfaces in indoor and outdoor environments. Electric scissor models offer high load capacities and rapid lifting speeds, while articulated boom models can maneuver over obstacles and perform 360-degree rotations, making them suitable for complex aerial work scenarios. The structures often utilize reinforced aluminum alloy and feature six-wheel steering systems and high-capacity batteries to ensure operational flexibility and extended runtime. The industry is trending toward electrification, hybridization, and lightweight designs, alongside product multifunctionality and versatility, while incorporating lithium battery technology. Intelligent control and IoT technologies are applied to safety management, equipment administration, and condition monitoring. Most products have passed national special equipment inspections and quality system certifications, comply with the national standard GB/T 9465-2018, and support the customization of safety protection devices.
