Tadano is launching a new boom lift designed to enhance jobsite safety and efficiency. Called the AS-63HD, this heavy-duty machine is being introduced specifically for the North American market and will debut at Bauma 2025.
The AS-63HD has a one-tonne (t) platform capacity which means it can lift multiple workers and heavy materials at the same time.
Its platform height reaches 19.1 metres (m), and it extends horizontally up to 11.4m. The idea is to merge the high-reach ability of a boom lift with the strength of a rough-terrain scissor lift.
Overloading is one of the biggest risks when using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), often causing shutdowns or delays. The AS-63HD’s high capacity helps eliminate that issue.
A rigid, synchronised four-section boom keeps the platform steady. There are no outriggers or stabilisers needed, which speeds up setup time.
The AS-63HD can move in any straight-line direction with automatic four-motion control and features 360-degree continuous platform rotation, giving users more flexibility to work overhead without having to reposition the whole unit.
The platform fits up to 10 workers plus heavy gear. Optional features such as built-in generator and AC outlet make it suitable for jobs such as steel erection, pipefitting, welding, and glazing.
Powered by a 74.3-hp Kubota engine, the AS-63HD handles rough terrain, climbing slopes up to 40 per cent and moving at speeds of up to 4.8 kilometres per hour.
Erik Elzinga, vice president at Tadano Americas said the AS-63HD could help contractors save money by reducing equipment needs and finishing jobs faster.
“This isn’t just a slight upgrade, it’s a completely new way to work,” he said.
The AS-63HD is being built in Japan and will be available in the US and Canada from the second half of 2025. Tadano plans to expand into other markets after that.