UK’s Leading Supplier of New & Used Access Platforms
Authorised distributor for leading access equipment brands including JLG, Hinowa, Palfinger, AUSA, Toughlift & Wienold









New & Used Machines
Wide range of access platforms

Full Aftercare Service
Nationwide Platform Support

OEM Parts
1000s with next day delivery

Contract Lease
3 or 5 year plans available
We provide a comprehensive range of access platforms to suit any height or terrain. Whether you require the vertical reach of a scissor lift, the flexibility of a spider lift or the durability of a cherry picker. APS offers machines from world-leading brands including Hinowa, JLG, Palfinger and many more.
More Than Just Access Platforms
We don’t just supply aerial work platforms — we provide complete support to keep your business working safely, compliantly, and productively at height. From nationwide aftercare and expert servicing to fast access to genuine parts through our online shop, we help maximise machine uptime, extend equipment life, and deliver the best possible return on your investment
Why Choose APS?
The UK's Largest Independent Supplier of Access Platforms
APS is dedicated to keeping you working safely and efficiently at height. We provide a seamless supply of premium access platforms and OEM parts, with a dedicated sourcing service to track down those hard-to-find items.
Beyond the sale, we provide the expert technical advice and flexible finance options needed to grow your fleet with confidence. From our online parts shop to our dedicated service plans, we make it simple to keep your machines running at their best.
Providing access platform solutions across the UK and Ireland.
Maximise Safety
Carefully sourced. Expertly supported. We make sure every platform you choose is safe, compliant, and ready to perform.
Maximise Productivity
With expert support, LOLER examinations and fast access to OEM parts, we maximise your machine's uptime whilst giving you total peace of mind.
Maximise ROI
By supporting every stage of your machine’s lifecycle, we preserve asset value, minimise downtime, and maximise long-term ROI.
Introducing the Palfinger Collection
Palfinger is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative lifting and access solutions. Around the world, Palfinger stands for advanced engineering, reliability, and high-performance equipment, delivering safe and efficient working-at-height and material-handling capabilities for construction, utilities, infrastructure, maintenance, and industrial applications.
It’s Everything After.
At APS, our commitment doesn’t end with the sale. Our comprehensive aftercare service includes regular servicing, thorough LOLER inspections, and responsive breakdown cover — all designed to keep your equipment safe, compliant, and performing at its best.
1000's of OEM Parts in Stock
Featured Products
Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 Peformance IIIs
The Lightlift 20.10 tracked boom features Hinowa’s Performance IIIS system, which is designed to make travel and set-up faster and more efficient than ever. Features include outrigger…
JLG Ecolift
Manual, battery-free push-around, low-level access lift for work up to about 4.2 metres, raised by turning a handle, ideal as a safer alternative to ladders, steps and podiums.
JLG Power Tower
Push around electric low level platform with around 5.1 metre working height and a spacious platform for one person plus tools, giving a safe, efficient alternative to small towers and podiums on indoor jobs.
JLG 450AJ
The JLG 450AJ is a versatile and reliable articulated boom lift, commonly known as a cherry picker, designed for safe and efficient access at height. With a working height of up to 15.7 metres and excellent horizontal outreach, the 450AJ allows operators to easily navigate around obstacles and reach challenging work areas with confidence.
Case Studies
APS Insights
Hutchinson Engineering has developed a strong and trusted partnership with Access
If you’ve bought, inherited, or manage access platforms in the UK,
APS is delighted to announce the expansion of its equipment portfolio
If you work in construction, facilities management, arboriculture, or any industry
Strengthening The Company’s Customer Support and Market Execution in the United
March 2026 – Palfinger, a global leader in innovative lifting solutions,
What our customers are saying
EXCELLENT Based on 17 reviews Posted on martin omondTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Training course, fantastic friendly staff good facilities. Nothing was too much troublePosted on Ozël Saxe-Coburg-GothaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tipped here last Friday. Decent tip onto a ramp. No opening curtains. Bliss. Friendly staffPosted on Frank JordanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very helpful staff, kind and friendly.Posted on Yarecky YareckyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly and nice Staff 👍👍👍Posted on John HarrisonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris made us all feel very welcome and he was very knowledgeable about the platform.
“Very impressed with APS’s customer service, the best I have worked with in a long time so most appreciated! I spoke with Mike Freed last night and he agreed, and was very praising of Jonathan.”
“We already operate Hinowa lifts from APS and have found the service to be first class. The company really looks after its customers.”
“The back-up and support from APS is always excellent, which makes dealing with them very easy.”
“I’ve dealt with APS for at least a decade now. They are friendly, professional people and always deliver a high level of product support.”
“APS have been excellent in terms of after-sales support and customer service. They put together a really good package for the 17.75 Lithium in particular, which gave us complete confidence to add this machine to our hire fleet.”
“APS make doing business with them really easy. They offered us a really competitive trade-in price on our old models and we trust them to provide a really high level of after-sales support for both the Hinowa and Nifty products.
“Product support is critical to our business; we’ve been let down in the past by other suppliers but the after-sales service from APS is always first class.”







