Rent HAB Scissor Lifts – German Engineering for Maximum Heights

Modern powered access work throws up challenges that standard machines can barely handle. This is exactly where the HAB Engineering brand comes in, with a portfolio consistently built around niche applications and top-tier technical performance. At Luibl Rental you'll find a curated selection of these specialist platforms, prized above all for their stability and exceptional working heights combined with a minimal footprint.

A core focus of HAB's development work is the extremely narrow scissor lifts of the S-series. While conventional platforms often lose stability at great heights or are too wide for modern logistics aisles, Luibl Rental offers models such as the HAB S 280-12 E4WDS as a solution for working heights of up to 28 metres. What makes this design special is the geometry of the scissor pack: despite a machine width of only 1.25 metres, the platform remains driveable and safe even at full extension. The integration of a 4-point outrigger system also allows precise levelling on uneven warehouse floors, a decisive safety factor when installing sprinkler systems or air-conditioning units in high racking.

Beyond warehouse logistics, HAB has significantly shaped the segment of electric all-wheel-drive scissor lifts. Demand for emission-free machines that still deliver the power of a diesel unit is growing steadily, driven by stricter environmental requirements on large construction sites. Luibl Rental offers models such as the HAB S 225-24 E4WDS AC, which combines permanent all-wheel drive with an oscillating axle. This engineering approach ensures the platform maintains traction even on rough ground or slopes, without producing any CO2 emissions. The use of highly efficient AC motors also provides sensitive control, particularly valued when working close to delicate façade structures.

A key reason professionals choose to rent HAB equipment from Luibl Rental is the feel of the ride at height. HAB uses high-strength specialist steel for its scissor packs, which is significantly heavier and more torsion-resistant than standard lightweight platforms. This results in minimal basket sway, even when the maximum basket load of often 600 kg is fully utilised. This stability is complemented by generous platform extensions of up to 2.70 metres, giving technicians a wide working radius without constantly having to reposition the machine.

In a real-world case, heavy ventilation equipment had to be installed under the roof during the refurbishment of an industrial hall in Passau. As the floor was already cluttered with new production machinery, only a narrow corridor remained for access. Luibl Rental supplied a HAB scissor lift with a working height of 28 metres. Thanks to its high load capacity, the installation team was able to bring the heavy components straight up on the platform. The narrow build of the HAB platform made it possible to navigate between the new equipment without disrupting ongoing operations. This cut the project duration by more than 60% compared to scaffolding.

Renting highly specialised equipment such as HAB's machines requires deep technical understanding. At Luibl Rental, we ensure that every machine undergoes a comprehensive inspection in line with VUV requirements before delivery. We place particular emphasis on checking the load monitoring systems and tilt sensors, which are critical for operator safety at these extreme heights. Our team also provides thorough advice on the necessary PPE standards and carries out a detailed handover briefing on the specifics of the HAB controls.