Anyone searching online for 'rent a lifting platform' is in the vast majority of cases not looking for garage equipment, but for a mobile machine that safely takes people and tools up to height - known in the trade as an aerial work platform or mobile elevating work platform. This page clarifies the term and takes you straight to the right machine in the Luibl range.

Important distinction: The stationary vehicle lift that raises cars in garages is not part of our rental fleet. If you are looking for a machine for work at height on site, in a hall or for maintenance, you have come to the right place.

Lifting platform or aerial work platform - what is meant?

In everyday language, the term 'lifting platform' is used for two completely different machines:

  • Vehicle lift: stationary, permanently installed in the garage, raises vehicles for servicing. Luibl Rental does not rent out this category.
  • Mobile elevating work platform / aerial work platform: mobile, self-propelled or truck-mounted, takes people and material to working height. Governed by NBN EN 280, internationally also referred to as MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform). This is exactly the machine category Luibl Rental rents out.

In B2B purchasing, professionals usually speak of an 'aerial work platform' or 'mobile elevating work platform'. In internet searches, 'rent a lifting platform' has also become a common search term - it generally refers to the same machine category. You will find a complete overview of our range, including all designs, a comparison matrix and selection criteria, on the page Rent aerial work platforms.

The platform types briefly explained

Six designs cover working heights from around 8 to over 54 m:

  • Mast lifts - compact and narrow, ideal for tight areas in halls and maintenance work up to 12 m.
  • Scissor lifts - large platform for vertical lifting, electric for indoor use or as a rough-terrain diesel version.
  • Articulating boom lifts - reach over obstacles thanks to the articulating boom, electric, diesel or hybrid.
  • Telescopic boom lifts - greatest straight outreach for maximum working heights.
  • Truck-mounted platforms - drive independently between several sites on the same day.
  • Spider lifts - for sensitive or uneven ground, embankments and rough terrain.

Which type suits your job depends on working height, outreach, ground conditions and emission requirements. You will find the detailed type comparison with comparison matrix and selection questions on Aerial work platform rental.

How much does it cost to rent an aerial work platform?

Rental costs depend on type, working height, drive, rental period and transport distance - there is no single flat rate. You can get all price factors in detail and a reliable guide price via Aerial work platform rental or directly on request: tell us the working height, location and rental period, and you will receive an itemised quote including transport.

Compliant rental: inspection and operator qualification

The use of aerial work platforms is governed by the Belgian well-being at work legislation (Act of 4 August 1996 and the Code on Well-being at Work) and by the Code on Well-being at Work, Book IV (work equipment). Among other things, users must ensure a periodic inspection by an external technical inspection body (EDTC/SECT) and a documented operator instruction - regardless of whether the machine is bought or rented. All machines in the Luibl rental fleet are inspected regularly and handed over with a current inspection certificate. On handover, your staff receive an operator briefing.

FAQ: Renting an aerial work platform

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What is the difference between a vehicle lift and an aerial work platform?

'Vehicle lift' is sometimes used ambiguously in everyday language: in trade usage it refers to the fixed vehicle lift that garages use to raise vehicles. Anyone looking for a mobile machine that takes people up to a working height means the **aerial work platform** (also called a mobile elevating work platform, compliant with NBN EN 280). Luibl Rental rents out mobile aerial work platforms only - no vehicle lifts.

Does Luibl also rent vehicle lifts for workshops?

No. Vehicle lifts are stationary workshop equipment and are not part of the Luibl rental fleet. Luibl Rental rents mobile aerial work platforms for work at height on construction sites, in industry and maintenance - from the mast lift to the 57 m telescopic boom lift.

Which types of aerial work platforms does Luibl Rental offer?

The range extends from compact mast lifts through scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts to telescopic boom lifts, truck-mounted platforms and spider lifts, with working heights from around 8 to more than 54 m. You will find the full comparison of all types, including working height, outreach and area of application, on the page [Rent aerial work platforms](https://www.luibl.eu/mieten/arbeitsbuehnen/).

How much does it cost to rent a lift (aerial work platform)?

The rental price depends on type, working height, drive, rental period and transport distance - there is no flat rate. You can find the price factors in detail and a reliable guide price via [Rent aerial work platforms](https://www.luibl.eu/mieten/arbeitsbuehnen/) or directly on request, stating working height, place of use and rental period.

Does Luibl Rental also deliver outside Belgium?

Yes. Luibl Rental transports aerial work platforms with its own fleet of low-loaders throughout Belgium and to sites in other European countries. For deliveries abroad, we recommend an early enquiry, especially where special permits for abnormal loads are required.

Do I need training or a licence to operate it?

What counts is the required operator qualification in line with applicable Belgian safety rules: the employer ensures documented instruction on the specific machine - regardless of whether it is bought or rented. On handover, Luibl provides an operator briefing.
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