Expertise in work platforms and forklifts

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Last Minute auf der Baustelle? So lösen wir’s.

Last-minute construction site call? Here's how we solve it.

When nothing is happening on the construction site, every minute counts. A forklift is missing, the platform doesn't arrive, the schedule is thrown off – and suddenly everything comes to a standstill. It's precisely in moments like these that we...

Technik & Funktion

Non-marking-Reifen & Alternativen für Teleskopstapler: Keine Spuren, keine Probleme

Non-marking tires & alternatives for telehandlers: No marks, no problems

Not every floor forgives marks. Whether in the production hall, during trade fair setup, or in sensitive indoor areas: Anyone working with heavy machinery needs to know what's happening beneath the tires . Because conventional industrial tires can quickly leave...

Sicherheit & Vorschriften

Mechanische Zylindersicherung am Teleskopstapler: Pflicht für sicheres Arbeiten - BIBERGER

Mechanical cylinder protection on the telehandler: mandatory for safe working

Maintenance and repairs on telehandlers are routine – but dangerous if performed without proper safety precautions. Especially when working under the lifting cylinder, only one reliable protection is available: the mechanical cylinder lock. In this article, you'll learn why it's...

Technik & Funktion

Achslast verstehen: Was zählt – und warum sie so wichtig ist - BIBERGER

Understanding axle load: What counts – and why it is so important

Anyone who transports heavy machinery such as work platforms, telehandlers or scissor lifts has to deal with one central issue: the axle load . It determines the legality, safety, and service life of transport vehicles. This guide will teach you...

Technik & Funktion

Hubwagen erklärt: Alles zu Gewicht, Einsatz und Bauformen auf einen Blick - BIBERGER

Forklift truck explained: Everything about weight, use and designs at a glance

Pallet trucks are the most commonly used industrial trucks for internal transport. Whether in a warehouse, workshop, or outdoor use – the right design determines speed, safety, and cost. Here you'll learn exactly what types are available, what to consider...

Technik & Funktion

Die größten Gabelstapler, Arbeitsbühnen und Krane der Welt - BIBERGER

The world's largest forklifts, work platforms and cranes

Higher, heavier, further – lifting technology is no longer just about standard solutions. Certain industries require machines that push physical boundaries. Whether heavy industry , power plant construction , or offshore assembly – anyone working in these fields needs specialized...

Praxis & Einsatz

E-Stapler im Mietbetrieb: So nutzt du Batterie & Ladezeiten richtig

Electric forklifts in everyday rental business: How the battery works

Electric forklifts – or e-forklifts for short – have become an indispensable part of modern warehousing and logistics operations. They are quiet, emission-free , and perfect for use in warehouses or on clean floors. They are also playing an increasingly...

Technik & Funktion

Der Plattformausschub: Mehr Reichweite ohne Umsetzen - BIBERGER

The platform extension: More reach without moving

Platform extensions are one of the most underestimated, yet extremely helpful, features on certain aerial work platforms. Especially with scissor lifts and telehandler attachments, they often make a decisive difference in practical use. In this article, you'll learn what platform...

Technik & Funktion

Seitenschieber am Stapler: Wofür sind sie gut – und wann brauchst du einen? - BIBERGER

Forklift sideshift: functions, advantages, prices, maintenance

Do you want to save time, work more precisely, and move your pallets without having to move the entire forklift? Then a sideshifter is exactly what you need. What sounds like an accessory is actually a crucial efficiency factor –...

Technik & Funktion

Das Raupenfahrwerk einfach erklärt – Vorteile, Einsatzbereiche, Maschinen - BIBERGER

Crawler Tracks: The Complete Guide to Selection, Use, and Cost

Where wheels reach their limits, tracks show their strengths. On mud, slopes, or sensitive surfaces, the tracked chassis provides traction, stability, and low ground pressure. Here you'll find everything you need to know: operating principle, variants, advantages and disadvantages, areas...

Technik & Funktion

Hubhöhe verstehen: So wählst du das richtige Gerät - BIBERGER

Understanding lifting height: How to choose the right device

Whether in a warehouse, construction site, or industrial environment – whenever loads need to be lifted, there's no getting around a lifting device. But which one is right for you? Sometimes the lifting height determines how far you can actually...

Sicherheit & Vorschriften

Alle Hubarbeitsbühnen Vorschriften im Überblick - BIBERGER

Aerial work platforms: Overview of regulations, accident prevention regulations and safe practices

Anyone who works with a mobile elevating work platform assumes responsibility – for their own safety, for their colleagues, and for the smooth running of the construction site. To ensure everything runs safely, there are clear regulations in place. Here...

Sicherheit & Vorschriften

Kann eine Hebebühne umfallen? Das sagt die Praxis – und die Statistik - BIBERGER

Can a lifting platform tip over? This is what practice says – and the statistics.

You're standing in the basket of a work platform for the first time – 36 meters above the ground. Below you: nothing but air and technology. And suddenly it comes, the question: “What if this thing tips over?” Don't worry—you're...

Sicherheit & Vorschriften

Unfall mit Arbeitsbühne? So reagierst du im Ernstfall richtig

Accident with a work platform? How to react correctly in an emergency

An accident involving a work platform is not a theoretical risk – it can happen at any time, often suddenly, often unexpectedly. That's why it's so important to be prepared. Because those who know what to do in an emergency,...

Praxis & Einsatz Sicherheit & Vorschriften

Teleskoparbeitsbühnen sicher fahren und rangieren: So geht’s richtig - BIBERGER

Driving and maneuvering telescopic work platforms safely: How to do it right

Working with telescopic boom lifts requires not only height, but also control – right from the start. Many users concentrate on operating the basket, but most incidents occur during driving and maneuvering. The platform is tilted, drives over an edge,...

Technik & Funktion

Was gilt als Geländestapler? Merkmale, Einsatzbereiche und Abgrenzung - BIBERGER

What is considered an off-road forklift? Characteristics, areas of application, and definition

Rough-terrain forklifts are used where conventional industrial forklifts quickly reach their limits . Unpaved surfaces, inclines, loose bulk materials, or changing terrain – moving pallets or materials here requires more than just load capacity. But when do you actually call...

Praxis & Einsatz

Verkehrsnah arbeiten? So gelingt der sichere Einsatz von Arbeitsbühnen - BIBERGER

Working close to traffic? How to use work platforms safely

The use of aerial work platforms in close proximity to roads or highways is anything but routine. Every move counts – and every meter of distance from the roadway. Anyone who wants to work safely and efficiently in traffic-related areas...

Praxis & Einsatz

Vor-Ort-Schulung für Arbeitsbühnen: Praxisnah, sicher und zertifiziert - BIBERGER

On-site training for aerial work platforms: practical, safe and certified

A work platform is a powerful tool – but only in the right hands. Operating it safely and efficiently requires more than just technical knowledge: it requires practical experience, an understanding of risks, and recognized qualifications. This is precisely why...

Praxis & Einsatz

Einsatz von Arbeitsbühnen im Forst und Gelände - BIBERGER

Use of work platforms in forestry and off-road

Truck-mounted and crawler-mounted aerial platforms are the first choice when it comes to working safely, efficiently, and flexibly at height in the field. Especially in forestry applications—whether for tree inspections, pruning work, or installations in difficult terrain—they impress with their...

Praxis & Einsatz

Tragkraft richtig wählen: So bestimmst du die benötigte Korblast

Choosing the right load capacity: How to determine the required basket load

When selecting a work platform, the working height is often the first consideration. However, the basket load – the maximum load-bearing capacity of the work platform – is just as important. This determines whether you can perform your work safely...

Praxis & Einsatz

Luftlinie oder Fahrweg? Reichweite bei Arbeitsbühnen realistisch planen - BIBERGER

Straight line or driveway? Realistically plan the reach of work platforms

Whether for assembly work, facade cleaning, or tree trimming – anyone renting a work platform should know exactly how far the device can actually reach when in use. This doesn't just depend on the working height or load capacity, but...

Praxis & Einsatz Sicherheit & Vorschriften

Gabelstapler Arbeitskorb vs. echte Arbeitsbühne: Was ist mit dem Stapler erlaubt? - BIBERGER

Forklift work basket vs. real work platform: What is permitted with the forklift?

Whether in the warehouse, on the factory premises or during quick maintenance work – the question always arises: Is a work basket for the forklift sufficient for working at heights, or is a fully-fledged work platform required? What seems practical...

Technik & Funktion

Kurzer oder langer Radstand? Einfluss auf Wendigkeit, Traktion & Lastverteilung - BIBERGER

Short or long wheelbase? Influence on maneuverability, traction, and load distribution

Wheelbase is one of the key parameters in vehicle construction – whether for forklifts , aerial work platforms , or other construction machinery. It describes the distance between the front and rear axles and directly influences maneuverability, driving stability, and...

Technik & Funktion

Joystick or multifunction control: Which is better?

Whether for aerial work platforms, forklifts, or warehouse equipment – the type of machine control determines safety, precision, and comfort. The classic joystick control and the modern multifunction control are particularly common. But which system is suitable for which application?...

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Your No. 1 source of information about work platforms and forklifts

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:

well-founded practical tips for operation, planning and safety
current information on legal requirements such as forklift license & DGUV
clear guidance on rental models, costs and equipment types
technical backgrounds that make the difference in practice

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