An aerial lift’s working height does not tell a carrier how much trailer space it needs. A useful transport request identifies the exact machine, its approved shipping configuration, and whether it can be operated for loading. Those details matter whether the lift is moving between jobs or returning to a rental yard.

Identify the exact unit before choosing a trailer

Send the manufacturer, model, serial number, and photographs. Provide the machine’s actual weight and dimensions in the manufacturer-approved stowed transport position. Include installed options or accessories that affect those measurements.

Do not substitute platform capacity for machine weight. Likewise, a model family name may cover several configurations. Use the applicable equipment documentation and confirm any changes with the owner or rental company before requesting transportation.

Describe operating condition clearly

Tell the broker whether the machine starts, drives, steers, and functions as required for the proposed loading method. Report known faults, damage, or access restrictions. A non-operating lift needs its loading plan resolved before dispatch.

Identify who is authorized and qualified to operate the lift at each location. Confirm access to keys or controls through the responsible contact. Having a driver present does not establish that machine operation is included in the transportation service.

Use the unit’s transport instructions

Ask the owner to provide the correct manufacturer instructions for transport preparation, loading, and approved securement points. Genie, for example, maintains a model-specific manual library. The responsible operator and carrier should review the applicable instructions together.

The carrier must confirm that the proposed trailer and loading arrangement are suitable for the particular unit. Leave decisions about ramps, loading limits, lifting, and securement to qualified personnel using the equipment-specific information.

Document pickup and delivery responsibilities

Confirm site access, ground conditions affecting the planned loading area, receiving hours, and the handoff contact. For a rental return, obtain the designated return location, unit identification requirements, and any appointment instructions.

Photograph the machine’s condition at pickup and retain the handoff records. For a quote, send the lane, dates, stowed dimensions, weight, operating condition, and loading plan. If the machine becomes disabled before pickup, report the change before the truck is dispatched.

Reference: Genie equipment manual library.

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