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Wind und Arbeitsbühnen: Was Du für einen sicheren Einsatz unbedingt wissen musst

Wind and aerial work platforms: What you absolutely need to know for safe use

Key problem: Why wind loads are so often underestimated Wind load is one of the most underestimated risks when using aerial work platforms. At ground level, wind force 6, with 12.5 m/s or around 45 km/h, often seems relatively harmless....

Markt & Trends

Arbeitsbühnenmärkte weltweit KI generiert

Aerial work platforms worldwide: An international comparison of markets, manufacturers & costs

Aerial work platforms are indispensable on almost every construction site and in many industries. However, although the basic technology is similar worldwide, markets differ significantly in terms of regulation, manufacturing landscape, pace of innovation, and typical application profiles. Understanding international...

Praxis & Einsatz

Arbeitsbühne Privat mieten – Was ist erlaubt?

Renting a work platform as a private individual – What is allowed?

Aerial work platforms are primarily designed, standardized, and planned for commercial use. Typical applications include facade construction, plant and building technology, and industrial maintenance. Accordingly, equipment selection, insurance models, and rental procedures are geared primarily towards commercial users with trained...

Praxis & Einsatz Sicherheit & Vorschriften

Anschlagen von Lasten – Anschlagmittel richtig auswählen und sicher einsetzen

Lifting loads – selecting and safely using lifting equipment

Safely attaching loads is one of the most demanding tasks when operating cranes , forklifts , and lifting equipment. Errors almost never occur during the lifting itself, but almost always result from misjudging the load capacity, type of attachment, or...

Praxis & Einsatz

Become a forklift driver: safely, trained and responsibly

A moment of inattention 7:15 a.m. A forklift driver begins his early shift. Routine. He only gives the forklift a cursory check – time pressure, the truck is waiting. On the third lift, the fork tine snaps at an old...

Fehlerdiagnose & Wartung Technik & Funktion

CAN-Bus und J1939-Diagnose bei Baumaschinen - BIBERGER

CAN bus and J1939 diagnostics in construction machinery

Modern construction machinery is now highly networked systems. Sensors, control units and safety modules communicate with each other constantly – and this happens via the so-called CAN bus . The CAN bus is essentially the nervous system of every modern...

Fehlerdiagnose & Wartung

Magni Diagnose-Leitfaden: Fehlermeldungen richtig deuten - BIBERGER

Magni Diagnostic Guide: How to correctly interpret error messages

If your Magni telehandler (RTH / HTH series) suddenly displays a warning, it's rarely a total breakdown. Usually, a safety or protective function is being activated. This guide explains the most important error codes, their meaning, and how to react...

Technik & Funktion

3D arm on aerial work platforms: Technology, advantages and model codes at a glance

The so-called 3D arm – also known as a 3D basket arm , pendulum basket arm , or hybrid jib – is a state-of-the-art feature for aerial work platforms. Its three-axis mobility allows for particularly precise work in hard-to-reach areas....

Fehlerdiagnose & Wartung

Merlo Fehlercodes bei Telehandlern & Bühnen

Merlo error codes for telehandlers & platforms

Modern Merlo telescopic handlers and aerial work platforms feature complex electronic controls. These systems automatically detect malfunctions and display them via error codes. This guide helps you understand each code – including its meaning, cause, and solution. Overview – Merlo...

Fehlerdiagnose & Wartung

JLG Fehlercodes erklärt: Ursachen, Bedeutung & Lösungen - BIBERGER

JLG error codes explained: causes, meaning & solutions

If your JLG aerial work platform suddenly displays an error code or becomes unresponsive, this does not automatically mean it is defective. In most cases, it is due to a safety or protective function . This guide explains what the...

Sicherheit & Vorschriften

Bedienerpflichten für Arbeitsbühnen und Stapler

Operator responsibilities for work platforms and forklifts

Anyone who operates aerial work platforms or forklifts bears responsibility – for themselves, others, and the machine. Only trained and authorized personnel may operate these devices. The most important responsibilities include daily visual and functional inspections , compliance with operating...

Technik & Funktion

Pendulum axles simply explained: Function, safety and maintenance for platforms and forklifts

Oscillating axles are a crucial component of modern work platforms , telehandlers , and off-road vehicles. They ensure that machines remain stable and can operate safely even on uneven surfaces . In this guide, we explain the technology, safety requirements,...

Sicherheit & Vorschriften

Machinery Regulation 2027: What will change for you

Things are getting serious starting in January 2027 : The EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 will come into force – without a transition period. The new EN 1493 standard for vehicle lifts will also apply starting in Q1 2025. This...

Markt & Trends

Top 10 work platforms 2025/2026 – Our recommendations from rental practice

Which aerial work platforms will perform well in the long term in practical use? At BIBERGER , we ask ourselves this question every year. Our analysis for 2025/2026 is based on real machine data, service reports, and customer experiences from...

Sicherheit & Vorschriften

Sicherheits-KPIs für Mietgeräte: LTI, MTTR und MTBF einfach erklärt - BIBERGER

Safety KPIs for rental equipment: LTI, MTTR and MTBF simply explained

LTI, MTTR, and MTBF – three letter combinations that sound like spreadsheets and Excel, but in reality, they make the difference between a predictable fleet and costly downtime. Whether it's a work platform, forklift, or construction equipment – understanding these...

Sicherheit & Vorschriften

DGUV regulations and principles for work platforms and forklifts – simply explained

Anyone who uses work platforms or forklifts cannot ignore the DGUV ( German Social Accident Insurance). The German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) provides the framework for safe and legally compliant operation with its regulations, rules, and principles. Sounds dry—but it's...

Kosten & Wirtschaftlichkeit Praxis & Einsatz

Bottleneck analysis in height access technology – work platforms and forklifts in the efficiency test

Bottleneck analysis is not a theoretical management tool, but a proven method for identifying and eliminating hidden performance bottlenecks in operations. Especially in height access technology —that is, aerial work platforms (AWP) and forklifts —it determines how safely, readily, and...

Kosten & Wirtschaftlichkeit

What does a work platform really cost? – TCO & depreciation 2025 explained

The costs of a work platform seem simple at first glance: purchase price or rental, electricity or diesel – that's it. In practice, however, it's a different story. Anyone operating a work platform has to consider many hidden factors: energy...

Sicherheit & Vorschriften

TRBS und EN-Normen für Arbeitsbühnen & Stapler – Übersicht 2025 - BIBERGER

TRBS and EN standards for work platforms and forklifts – Overview 2025

TRBS and EN standards form the foundation for safety, qualification, and legal compliance when using aerial work platforms, forklifts, and telehandlers. Anyone who operates or rents such equipment must comply with a complex set of technical, organizational, and personnel requirements....

Sicherheit & Vorschriften

EN standards for work platforms – what you really need to know

Anyone who wants to safely operate or rent work platforms cannot ignore the applicable EN standards. They regulate everything – from design and operation to rescue in an emergency. But which standard applies to which platform? What is mandatory, what...

Sicherheit & Vorschriften

Rückhaltesysteme auf Arbeitsbühnen: Normen, Kräfte, Anschlagpunkte - BIBERGER

Restraint systems on work platforms: standards, forces, anchor points

Restraint systems are mandatory when working at heights. They secure the operator in the platform and prevent them from leaning too far out or falling. The key factors are where the anchorage is, which standards apply, and the actual forces...

Praxis & Einsatz

Lagerregale & Stapler: Belastungsgrenzen im Lager - BIBERGER

Storage racks & forklifts: Load limits in the warehouse

For a safe and efficient warehouse, you need a comprehensive understanding of all rack types , their static and dynamic load-bearing capacity, precise safety standards, automated systems, and realistic testing methods. This guide provides a comprehensive overview—ideal for decision-makers and...

Arbeitszeit halbieren, Kosten senken: Telestapler als Alternative zum Kran - BIBERGER

Halve working time, reduce costs: Telehandler as an alternative to cranes

Telehandlers combine the functions of a crane, forklift , and work platform in a single device. When used correctly, they significantly reduce setup times, accelerate material flows, and lower rental and operating costs – especially on tight construction sites and...

Gabelstapler im öffentlichen Straßenverkehr: Was ist erlaubt und was nicht?

Forklifts on public roads: What is permitted and what is not?

Driving a forklift across the street or to the next warehouse sounds easy, but it is only possible if registration , insurance , operating permit , special permit and driver qualifications are all clearly regulated. This guide will guide you...

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When working at heights or in the internal flow of goods, every detail counts. Unclear decisions cost time, money, and safety. The BIBERGER blog provides you with exactly the expert knowledge you need to act correctly from the start:

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