Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), also known as aerial work platforms (AWPs) are machines that are used to lift people high up into the air. In that way, they can safely work at a height and can reach places that are difficult to access. They are ideal for maintenance or construction work. At TVH, we want to make sure any downtime of your MEWPs is reduced to a minimum. That’s why we supply high-quality spare parts at all times.

5 tips to keep MEWPs in peak condition

Since mobile elevating work platforms take people high up in the air, ensuring maximum safety is of the utmost importance. To make sure the machine is as safe as possible at all times, it needs to be kept in good condition. This requires regular maintenance. Taking good care of a MEWP is also the best way to make sure it functions as efficiently as possible and to extend its lifespan. With the following five tips, you can keep your mobile elevating work platform in good condition:

By thoroughly checking MEWPs at the beginning of every shift, you ensure that the equipment is always safe and ready for use. Confirm that all parts function as they should and look out for signs of wear and tear.

Worn parts are accidents waiting to happen. When the daily inspection reveals that a part is wearing out, be sure to replace it as soon as possible before it fails completely.

It is also crucial to take preventative measures, and regular maintenance is the only way to keep a machine in tip-top shape at all times. Therefore, create and follow a schedule for maintaining the mobile elevating work platform, including tasks that need to be done daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly.

Miniscule particles can cause a lot of damage if they’re allowed to build up. Stop the accumulation of dirt and other contaminants by thoroughly cleaning the MEWP on a regular basis, with extra cleaning directly after shifts in particularly dirty environments.

A detailed maintenance history means you can always check when a task was last performed. This isn’t just important for knowing what you need to do at a given time, but also for insurance purposes in the event of an accident.

TVH, your partner for MEWP parts

It has already been established that maintenance is imperative for the safe operation of mobile elevating work platforms. An important part of that maintenance is checking parts for signs of wear and tear. In that way, you can replace a faulty part before it breaks down completely. And that is where we come in!

TVH has an assortment of over 109 000 stock items and over 1.2 million known references, offering a wide range of parts and accessories for all kinds of mobile elevating work platforms: scissor lifts, telescopic boom lifts, articulated boom lifts, vertical mast lifts, spider aerial work platforms, crawler boom lifts, push-around lifts, and trailer-mounted aerial work platforms.

Our parts and accessories are suitable for all major makes: Aichi, Almac, Bravi, Dingli, Dinolift, Genie, Grove, Haulotte, Hinowa, Imer/Iteco, JCB, JLG, LGMG, Magni, Manitou, Mec, Niftylift, Sinoboom, Skyjack, Snorkel, Terex, Teupen, Upright, Youngman, Zoomlion ...

In addition, we partner with all major brands to keep your equipment running at its best: 

Ametek, APP, Baldwin, Bauser, Beta, Curtis, Donaldson, Energic Plus, Fleetguard, Fluke, Grammer, Impco, PG Drives Technology, Pressol, Rema, Rexnord, Sears, Securon, Sevcon, Thoroughbred motors, Totalsource, Turbo, Wippermann ...

All the parts and accessories you need

At TVH, we can help you with the following spare parts and accessories for your mobile elevating work platform: 

Browse our joysticks and control boxes to discover the ideal control system for any MEWP, in any situation. We offer a complete range of parts.

Controllers & printed circuit boards

TVH is a trusted supplier of printed circuit boards, power controllers and displays for mobile elevating work platforms.

Our complete range contains batteries and battery chargers suitable for all major MEWP makes and models.

Find all types of spare parts for alternators and starters at TVH, along with a complete range of ring gears, flywheels and belts.

Tyres are an important safety feature of every mobile elevating work platform. The best type of tyres for a machine depends on the situation in which it is being used. We offer a full range of tyre solutions, including foam-filled tyres, which add weight and give the machine greater stability. 

At TVH, you’ll find a complete range of wheels, including solutions that are specifically designed for mobile elevating work platforms. Browse the full range to find the correct wheels for every situation. 

We offer high-quality tracks to face any situation, from climbing over jagged debris to crawling along delicate surfaces. We also have a huge range of undercarriage parts.

Mobile elevating work platforms contain electrical parts that need to be maintained to ensure flawless operation. Our extensive range includes motors, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, weighing cells, indicators, hour metres, and more. 

TVH offers a wide range of engines for MEWPs, along with all the spare parts necessary to keep them purring.

Find all the replacement filters you need at TVH. We have an extensive range of air filters, oil filters, fuel filters and more, with options suitable for MEWPs of all major makes and models.

Hydraulic systems power the lifting and reaching functions of MEWPs, and they need to be well maintained to ensure peak performance. Find the necessary spare parts at TVH, including hydraulic motors, cylinders, pumps and more.

The chassis of a MEWP needs to be kept in good shape to enable safe and efficient functioning of the machine. TVH makes chassis maintenance easy with a full range of spare parts, including cables, wear pads, covers, gas springs, safety-cage parts, supports, mounts, rubbers, handles, and more. 

Discover a wide range of decals for mobile elevating work platforms at TVH, including safety decals, display decals, instructional decals, and more.

This compact hydraulic generator can be connected to the hydraulic circuit of a mobile elevating work platform. It’s an easy-to-install power supply that enables the use of power tools when working at height.

TVH is your one-stop shop for all maintenance and repair supplies, including safety products, clothing and accessories, consumables, measuring devices, hand tools, power tools, as well as workshop and warehouse accessories.

It is always possible that a new part isn’t what you are looking for. With an older mobile elevating work platform, for instance, you might be in doubt about how much benefit you will be able to gain from a part. In that case, you can opt for a remanufactured part. These parts have been repaired and reconditioned by our skilled technicians and come with the same one year warranty as our new parts. 

For mobile elevating work platforms, we offer the following remanufactured parts:

If you’re ready to order, you can visit MyTotalSource to order your MEWP parts online. In addition, you can always contact us, our in-house experts are happy to assist you via e-mail, phone, MyTotalSource, IRMIN …

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