POWERED access provider Nationwide Platforms is expanding its fleet with two new hybrid solutions from Dingli.
The BA44HRT and BT44HRT boom lift models are among the first of their kind to arrive in the UK. Designed at Dingli’s German R&D centre, the 44m platforms are said to offer ‘class-leading’ reach and safety, alongside intelligent hybrid systems.
The BA44HRT is an articulating boom lift offering 18.8m of up-and-over clearance, making it suited to confined or obstructed work zones. The BT44HRT, a telescopic boom lift, boasts a horizontal outreach of 25.6m, making it ‘perfect’ for infrastructure and large-scale industrial projects.
Both models incorporate Dingli’s in-situ axle expansion system, designed to enable safe widening of the machine’s base while in motion, without damaging surfaces or requiring repositioning. According to Dingli, this system contributes to a 40% increase in cycle efficiency compared to benchmark machines.
Each machine is equipped with a lithium battery offering 2–3 full working days of runtime on a single charge. When battery levels drop to 30%, an onboard diesel-powered range extender automatically recharges the battery to 90%, without ever powering the drive directly. This ensures the machine remains zero-emission at point of use.
Operators can also choose to run the machine in manual mode, charging overnight via mains when appropriate.
Both boom lifts feature Chalwyn valves and spark arrestors. These systems prevent diesel engine runaway and reduce the risk of ignition. Earth bonding points are also integrated to safely discharge static electricity.
The addition of these hybrid Dingli models is part of Nationwide Platforms’ strategy to future-proof its fleet. In the first half of 2025, the business invested in more than 280 new machines, including Haulotte STAR10s, Genie ZX135s, Skyjack SJ45AJ+ booms, and dozens of compact Dingli scissor lifts. These follow investments in over 400 Dingli platforms in 2022, more than 20 truck-mounted booms and 21 telehandlers in 2023, and fully electric van-mounted platforms in 2024.
Dan Smith, chief operating officer at Nationwide Platforms, said, “The addition of the BA44HRT and BT44HRT strengthens our position as the UK’s leading provider of specialist working-at-height solutions. These hybrid boom lifts combine exceptional height and reach with the kind of sustainable innovation our customers increasingly demand.
“Whether working in remote industrial zones or congested infrastructure projects, our clients now have the tools to operate at height more safely and more efficiently than ever before.”
