Book a Lift
An Alpha lift set up among the pipes and steel of an industrial plant
0FT

Boom lift vs rope access.
Bring the tools, not just the climber.

Rope access is quick to rig and goes almost anywhere a rope can hang. When the job needs several people, heavy tools, materials or gear that will not hang from a harness, a basket that carries 1,322 lb does it in one trip.

15 min to set up300 ft working height135 ft side reach1,322 lb 12 ft basketOperator includedPermits handled15 min to set up300 ft working height135 ft side reach1,322 lb 12 ft basketOperator includedPermits handled15 min to set up300 ft working height135 ft side reach1,322 lb 12 ft basketOperator includedPermits handled15 min to set up300 ft working height135 ft side reach1,322 lb 12 ft basketOperator includedPermits handled

The short answer, both ways.

Alpha boom lift

Pick the lift when

  • Several people, heavy tools, welders or materials go up together
  • Fragile stone or carvings that ropes could damage
  • Steep roofs and spots with no safe anchor at the top
  • Crews that are not certified rope technicians
  • Work that needs power, air or water at height
Rope access

Pick rope access when

  • Structures taller than our 300 ft
  • Light inspection by one or two technicians on a building with anchors
  • No street, yard or road for a truck to reach the work

Not sure? Send us the address and the job. We will tell you honestly if a lift is the wrong tool.

Side by side.

Alpha boom liftvsRope access
People and load1,322lb basket

5-6 people, 1,322 lb in a 12 ft basket

Rope access

What each climber carries on a harness

Tools at height220V in the basket

24V, 110V and 220V, air and water lines, hydraulic outlet in the basket

Rope access

Battery tools and gear on lanyards

Anchors0anchors needed

None needed on the building

Rope access

Certified anchor points above the work

Who can do the work6harness points

Your crew, in harnesses tied to 6 anchor points in the basket

Rope access

Trained, certified rope technicians only

Contact with the building0contact

None. The basket works close without touching

Rope access

Ropes and climbers rest on the surface

Moving along135ft sideways

The boom swings to the next spot

Rope access

Re-rig for each drop

Real jobs, real reasons.

Other comparisons.

Lift vs rope access questions, answered.

All questions →
Is rope access cheaper than a boom lift?

For one or two technicians doing a light inspection on a building with anchors, rope access is often the lighter option. When the job needs several people, heavy tools or materials, a basket that takes them all in one trip usually saves days. Send us the job and we will tell you which fits.

Do my workers need rope access certification?

No. In our basket your crew wears harnesses tied to the basket's anchor points, and our certified operator runs the lift.

Can you bring power and water up?

Yes. The basket has 24V, 110V and 220V power, a 2,000 PSI air and water line and a hydraulic tool outlet.

Can the basket get close without touching the building?

Yes. Smooth, controlled motions let the operator work close to glass, stone and carvings without contact.

Book your lift. We handle the rest.

01Tell us the jobAddress, height, what you need to reach.
02We call you backThe right lift, the permits and a price.
03The lift arrivesOperator on site, basket up within 15 minutes.

Get a quote

Prefer to talk? 855-2000-855

How high do you need to work?

We use your information only to respond to this request.

855-2000-855Get a quote