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For more than ten years, Sterling has proudly been an approved supplier to the Access Alliance, supporting independent access hire companies across the UK with purpose-built beavertail plant bodies designed specifically for the transportation of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
While much has changed across the powered access sector during the last decade, one thing has remained constant: the need for safe, reliable and efficient transport solutions that keep machinery and equipment moving.
That commitment continues today through Sterling’s Easiload beavertail plant body.
Built Around the Demands of Access Hire
Unlike many other types of plant machinery, access platforms present their own transport challenges.
Low ground clearance, concentrated wheel loads, smooth tyres and varying machine dimensions all require careful consideration when designing a beavertail body. Rather than adapting a general-purpose design, the Easiload has been engineered specifically with these operational requirements in mind.
Features such as a shallow loading angle, optimised deck geometry and multiple load restraint options help operators load and secure a wide variety of powered access equipment safely and efficiently.
For access hire companies, these seemingly small details can make a significant operational.
A Decade Working Alongside the Access Sector
Sterling became an approved supplier to the Access Alliance in 2016, recognising the importance of working closely with one of the UK’s leading independent powered access networks.
Established in 2005, the Access Alliance brings together independently owned powered access specialists from across the UK, enabling members to offer nationwide coverage while maintaining local expertise and customer service.
Over the past decade, Sterling has continued to support members with transport solutions specific to the access industry, while listening to operator feedback that has helped shape the ongoing development of its beavertail range.
This close collaboration with fleet operators has contributed to continuous improvements in areas including loading performance, operator safety and long-term durability.
Designed for Safety, Reliability and Efficiency
Every day, powered access equipment is delivered to construction sites, infrastructure projects, industrial facilities and maintenance operations throughout the UK.
Transport vehicles need to perform reliably regardless of weather, terrain or delivery schedule.
The Easiload has therefore been developed with features that help improve day-to-day operation, including:
Low loading angle for machines with limited ground clearance
High-strength structural design for concentrated wheel loads
Multiple recessed lashing points for secure load restraint
Optional steel mesh decking for improved tyre grip during loading
Together, these features help reduce loading times while supporting safer transportation of valuable access equipment.
Supporting an Evolving Industry
The powered access sector continues to evolve, with manufacturers introducing larger machines, electric MEWPs and increasingly diverse equipment to meet changing project requirements.
Transport solutions must evolve alongside them.
Sterling’s continued engagement with organisations such as the Access Alliance and the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) ensures that product development remains aligned with the needs of modern access fleets and the operators who use them every day.
Looking Ahead
While this year marks more than ten years since Sterling became an approved supplier to the Access Alliance, the focus remains firmly on the future.
Continued investment in engineering, product development and operator safety ensures Sterling’s beavertail plant bodies continue to meet the changing requirements of the powered access industry.
Whether transporting scissor lifts, boom lifts or other powered access equipment, the Easiload remains purpose-built for the job.
Learn more about the Easiload beavertail plant body and how it has been engineered specifically for the powered access sector.
"‘We have had Sterling bodies on the fleet since 2017 and they have always performed well for the machines that we operate. The backup support allows us to rely on maximum up-time for our delivery service to our clients. With the new livery and the enhancements to the specification, these trucks will allow us to maintain the highest standards of safety and efficiency for years to come.’ "
