Introducing the Haulotte STAR 10

Is the Haulotte Star 10 right for Your Next Job?

If you’re familiar with powered access platforms, the likelihood is you have heard of the Star 10 from Haulotte, a French aerial work platform manufacturer. If you’re new to powered access, you will get to know the term ‘Star 10’! In this MEWP product showcase from Horizon Platforms, our MEWP experts delve into what the Star 10 offers, the work it is useful for, and which industries can use it.

What is the Star 10?

The Haulotte Star 10 is an electric vertical mast boom lift, a type of cherry picker, also known as a mast lift or mast-boom aerial work platform. It’s designed to provide safe, compact vertical and horizontal access for personnel working at height. It is narrow and when elevated it has a 10m (33ft) working height and a 3m (10ft) outreach with excellent manoeuvrability.

Key Specifications for the Haulotte Star10:

• Platform height: 8m (26.25)
• Working Height: 10m (32.81ft)
• Outreach: 3m (9.84ft)
• Machine Length: 2.7m (8.86ft)
• Machine Width: 1m (3.28ft)
• Safe Working Load: 200kg
• Environment: Indoor / Outdoor
• Tyres: Non-Marking

LINK: Star 10 full specification

Key Benefits and Advantages of the Star 10

The Star 10 is designed to deliver several advantages that make it attractive to users working in compact or sensitive environments. Some of the benefits include:

Compact footprint and access in tight spaces

With a width of just 1 m and low stowed height, it can pass through narrow doors, aisles, or corridors.

Zero tail swing

The rotates 345° without tail overhang, improving safety and reducing collision risk in tight areas.

Vertical jib outreach

The 3 m (10ft) jib allows the platform to reach over obstacles or projects horizontally, useful for accessing around structural constraints.

Electric drive and quiet operation

Battery/electric operation produces zero emissions and low noise, ideal for indoor or quiet environments.

Drive-at-height function

Being able to drive while elevated saves repositioning time, boosting productivity.

These features make the Star 10 especially suited for environments where space is limited, noise/cleanliness is a concern, and precision is required.

Industries and Use-Cases for the Haulotte Star 10

The Star 10 can be used effectively across many sectors and in a range of scenarios, indoors and outdoors, especially where room is tight or overhead access is constrained. Examples include:

• Warehousing and logistics: for inventory checks, ceiling lighting maintenance, or accessing catwalks in aisles
• Retail and commercial maintenance: servicing lighting, signage, HVAC ducts or cleaning in malls or stores
• Facilities management: inspection, repair, or maintenance in large buildings, such as stadiums, factories, museums and science parks
• Industrial plants / factories: servicing and repairing production lines, utility installations, or overhead structures
• Electrical and Mechanical: installing or maintaining cabling, lighting, or ducting
• Events and exhibitions: rigging lights, banners, signage, AV equipment displays
• Shopfitting and fit out: installation works in offices, shops or supermarkets
• Signage: for installations or servicing signs in narrow access zones

Equivalent MEWPs Available to Hire

Here are some alternative vertical mast and compact boom lifts from other brands that may be useful for your work at height.

Tips for When Hiring a Haulotte Star 10 or Equivalent MEWP

The Star 10 is the go-to for work-at-height in many industries, but if availability of a boom that can do the job safely and effectively is important, is the Star 10 always the right choice, or are there suitable equivalent mast lifts? Answering these questions will help you choose the right vertical mast boom for your work-at-height project.

• Do operators hold a IPAF licence to assure MEWP-use safety and efficiency
• Is the boom’s footprint right for the work environment?
• Do you need drive-at-height capability?
• What outreach and up and over height do you need?
• Are you working on flat surfaces or ones with a slope?
• What is the floor strength / surface tolerance?
• Do you need electric drive for zero emissions indoors?
• Are there charging points, transformers and leads on your site?
• Is zero tail swing a necessity?
• What maximum Safe Working Load is needed?

Need a Haulotte Star 10 or Equivalent Mast Boom Lift?

When it comes to hiring a Haulotte Star 10 and equivalent mast boom lift, you need assurance of safety and reliability. With Horizon Platforms, you get a 98% reliability rating, 24/7 helpline, national same-day and next-day delivery and a commitment to work to your objectives and schedules.

Contact our team or order online to rent a Haulotte Star 10 or equivalent from Horizon Platforms.