Amidst the global wave of electrification and intelligent transformation in the aerial work platform industry, towable lifts have become essential equipment in construction, municipal maintenance, and venue operation sectors due to their core advantages of flexibility, mobility, and adaptability to various scenarios. According to industry data, the Chinese aerial work platform market exceeded 30 billion yuan in 2025, with towable lifts experiencing an annual penetration rate of over 20% in small and medium-sized work scenarios due to their outstanding cost-effectiveness and ease of relocation. As a leading brand in the industry, CATHAY's towable lift deeply integrates technological innovation and safety standards, providing users with efficient and reliable aerial work solutions. Its technical characteristics and design philosophy fully meet the core needs of modern aerial work.
From a product definition perspective, the Towable Lift, also known as a trailer-mounted aerial work platform, is used for multi-site relocation via vehicle towing. Equipped with a hydraulic or electric drive system and a telescopic boom structure, it can achieve a vertical working height of 12-24 meters and a horizontal outreach of several meters. The platform typically has a load capacity of 227-300 kg, meeting the aerial work needs of 1-2 workers and tools.
Compared to scissor lifts, its core advantages lie in its terrain adaptability and operational flexibility. CATHAY's Towable Lift utilizes a four-wheel drive system and a high-strength steel telescopic boom, minimizing welding deformation and achieving an optimal strength-to-weight ratio. Its strong climbing and traction capabilities allow it to easily handle rough terrain, while minimizing boom sag to ensure precision in aerial work. This structural design perfectly solves the limitations of traditional equipment in confined spaces and complex terrain, making it an ideal choice for venue setup, factory maintenance, and other similar scenarios.
Safety is the core lifeline of aerial work platforms. CATHAY Towable Lift fully complies with industry standards such as the "Safety Regulations for Aerial Work Platforms" (GB19155) in its safety design, constructing a comprehensive protection system. The equipment is equipped with dual safety safeguards: First, a program-interlocked action function ensures that the boom can only extend when the tower arm reaches its maximum angle, and the boom can only extend downwards after it is fully retracted, eliminating the risk of tipping over at its source. Second, a dual-valve hydraulic circuit and a large-capacity hydraulic cylinder design, along with a continuous oil circulation system, effectively control oil temperature, preventing uncontrollable accidents caused by valve jamming. An emergency power unit further ensures safe retrieval in the event of engine failure.
Driven by industry technological advancements, the CATHAY Towable Lift keeps pace with the electrification and intelligentization trends, featuring a newly upgraded proportional control operating system and integrated fault diagnosis functions for more intuitive and efficient operation. Its applications have expanded from traditional building construction to diverse fields such as airport hubs, shopping mall properties, and new energy power stations. It is suitable for delicate operations in confined factory spaces as well as meeting the needs of large-scale, continuous high-altitude operations in stadiums and docks.
With its breakthroughs in core technologies and scenario-based design, CATHAY not only provides users with high-quality equipment that meets international standards, but also promotes the upgrading of towed aerial work platforms towards "lightweight, intelligent, and high safety," becoming a core support for helping various industries reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ensure safe operations.
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Shandong Cathay Machinery Co., Ltd
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