28 m vs 30 m Man Lifts
These are the two adjacent man lifts sizes either side of the same decision: 28 متر and 30 متر. The step between them is one step in height, and this page sets their real specifications side by side so you can see exactly what that step changes – and whether you actually need it.
More height usually comes with greater horizontal reach, but means a heavier machine needing a wider standing area and stronger ground.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Man Lift 28m | Man Lift 30m |
|---|---|---|
| Max Working Height | 28 m | 30 m |
| Max Horizontal Reach | 17 m (approx.) | 18 m (approx.) |
| Platform Capacity | 2 – 3 people (approx. 230 kg) | 2 – 3 people (approx. 230 kg) |
| Power Type | Diesel (for major projects and high heights) | Diesel (for major projects and high heights) |
When 28 متر is enough
Choose the smaller size when your work genuinely sits inside its range. A machine bigger than the job needs costs more per day, weighs more on the floor and needs more room to manoeuvre – and on a constrained site it may simply not fit. These are the jobs 28 متر is built for:
- Maintenance work in large refineries and power plants
- Maintaining tall steel structures and industrial towers
- Installation and inspection work in strategic industrial projects
- Supporting major comprehensive maintenance projects
When to step up to 30 متر
Step up when the job sits at or beyond the edge of the smaller machine's range. Working right at the limit of a size is not a margin – it is the point where you discover mid-job that you cannot reach. These are the jobs 30 متر covers:
- Comprehensive maintenance work on strategic industrial projects
- Maintaining structures and equipment at heights smaller sizes can't cover
- Routine technical inspection in major industrial facilities
- Supporting distillation tower and large chimney projects
The rule that settles it
Measure the height of the highest point you need to reach, then subtract roughly two metres – a person on the platform reaches about two metres above it. That gives the platform height you need. Then check the machine fits: the narrowest aisle it must pass, the lowest doorway, and the floor loading if the site sits above a basement.
If you are still between the two, send the working height or load and the site conditions with your quote request and the suitable size will be recommended – that costs nothing and avoids hiring the wrong machine twice.
Full details for each size
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 28 متر and 30 متر?
They are adjacent sizes one step apart in height. More height usually comes with greater horizontal reach, but means a heavier machine needing a wider standing area and stronger ground.. The specification table on this page sets both out side by side.
How do I decide between them?
Measure the height of the highest point you need to reach, then subtract roughly two metres - a person on the platform reaches about two metres above it. That gives the platform height you need. Then check the machine fits: the narrowest aisle it must pass, the lowest doorway, and the floor loading if the site sits above a basement.
Which one costs more to rent?
The larger size generally costs more, but there is no published price list - the rate changes with size, hire duration, project location and delivery arrangements. Send your project details for a quote covering whichever size suits.