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Hird invests in ten of the best from Genie

Hird Group has invested in a new fleet of 50 Genie powered access machines across a wide range of types to expand and strengthen its access hire service. The Hull-based access, mini crane, glass lifting, and contract lifting specialist is taking delivery of 10 different models from the Genie powered...

Hird cherry picker helps create stunning Weeping Window

A new art installation created for Hull City of Culture has been created with the support of a cherry picker provided by Hird. The Weeping Window at the Maritime Museum in Queen Victoria Square uses ceramic poppies once on display at the Tower of London. Five thousand of the red...

Product of the Month – Genie Z80/60 diesel boom

Our first Product of the Month of 2017 is the Genie Z80/60 diesel boom As powered access equipment is used more and more on construction sites and maintenance projects (to name but two) attention has turned to increased its productivity. That’s where the Hird PoTM for January 2017 comes into...

Product of the Month – Niftylift HR 17N bi-energy boom lift

Working at height within a restricted space just got easier, because Hird can now offer powered access hire customers the Niftylift HR 17N boom platform – one of the most advanced narrow-bodied boom lifts on the market. The Height Rider 17N (HR17N) bi-energy self-propelled boom lift is designed to provide...

Hitch up and go with the Nifty 120T trailer mounted boom

Hird offers the Nifty 120T trailer mount boom as the hitch up and go machine for customers looking for boom hire options. The towable cherry picker delivers versatility and excellent operational performance. It is ideal for facilities management companies who need to work at lower levels – for example building...

Hird expands scissor lift hire fleet as demand for powered access grows

Hird has added extra machines to its scissor lift hire fleet to meet growing demand for powered access rental support from both current customers and new ones. As the economy continues to recover, scissor lift hire enquiries have increased, and there is also greater awareness of the benefits of using...

Hird adds lifting power to its fleet with Grove GMK 3050

Mini crane hire and sales specialist Hird has extended the range of its lifting fleet with the acquisition of a Grove GMK 3050 all-terrain crane. The machine has a maximum lifting capacity of 50 tonnes with a 38 main boom, giving Hird clients access to some serious big lifting power....

7 top tips from Hird experts on using powered access platforms

Powered access equipment has revolutionised working at height in recent years – not least in terms of improving safety. To get the most out of MEWPs – mobile elevated working platforms – like cherry pickers, scissor lifts and personnel masts, and to make sure you get the safety benefits from...