This category of self-propelled telescopic work platforms are differentiated by the small, compact, and mobile work units equipped with the environmentally friendly electric power for inside applications and the robust, diesel-powered units, which are sometimes equipped with 4-wheel drive and provide high surface clearance for outside applications.

In the area of construction, they typically use rough terrain diesel-powered telescopic work platforms with a working height of 12 to 43 meters. They are mostly equipped with 4-wheel drive and differential lock. The permanent all-wheel drive in connection with the differential provides these self-propelled telescopic work platforms an excellent run even in terrain, on which it is difficult to drive. The telescopic work platforms for rough terrain have the necessary surface clearance.

An additional advantage for all-terrain telescopic lifts, are the large-size tires with heavy treads. This allows maneuvering under the most difficult of surface conditions as exist in most outside construction sites. Elevating work platforms come with a safety switch that blocks the “up” function in case of slopes or inclined positions of more than 5 degrees.

Compared to battery-powered equipment, telescopic work platforms with diesel engines have larger dimensions and are more compactly built. They have a wider chassis, which allows them to balance and bypass unevenness or obstacles more easily.

The diesel-powered telescopic work platforms are mainly used in industrial applications such as steel or hall construction, tunnel construction, during repair and maintenance work, in wood construction, for demolitions, for mounting lighted billboards, or other advertising techniques, during events and other congresses.

All-terrain telescopic work platforms have the following features:

- a working height of up to 43 meters and a large lateral range, while the lifting capacity remains constant

- They are excellent for rough terrain and extremely uneven surface. All-wheel drive and the oscillating axle provide traction even in the most difficult of terrains with up to a 50 percent inclination.

- all of the equipment’s movements can be controlled from the basket permitting highest mobility

- the basket does not need to be lowered during change in position, if the working height is no more than 10 meters, which saves time.

- stabile and robust construction, supports are not needed, some of them come with 4-wheel drive

- large bucket load capacity (up to 365 kg). jib provides extra help in bypassing obstacles

- rotating baskets with a 230-volt connection

- full rubber or foam-filled tires, which lower the danger of accidents due to tire defects and thus avoid work stoppages.

Electro-driven telescopic work platforms are mainly used in interior applications such as halls. Sometimes, they are usable on the outside provided the terrain is easy to drive. They are equipped with a 2-wheel electric drive and thus, are only suitable for driving on smooth and totally level surfaces. This type of work platform cannot be used on extreme inclinations or unsecured surfaces.

Electric work platforms have a low surface clearance and thus reach a lower center of gravity. Their narrow construction allows working under particularly tight conditions. All battery-operated telescopic work platforms are completely free of emissions and thus can be used in halls or inside buildings without hesitation.

Most machines come equipped with a hydraulically swiveling or rotating jib, which allows easy bypassing of high obstacles. Many come with a rotating bucket guaranteeing additional mobility. This equipment is mostly used in industrial applications, for maintenance work, repair and reconditioning services, changing of illuminants, etc. or during electro-installations and other service-related work.

The benefits of self-propelled electro-powered/battery-operated telescopic lifts are:

- The environmentally friendly electric power with a large battery capacity and tires that are gentle to surfaces makes this equipment the perfect candidate for emission-free and clean inside applications.

- Compact unit dimensions starting at 81 cm in width, limitless swivel range, and rotating bucket guarantee best mobility.

- All functions can be controlled from inside the bucket.