Zoomlion is leaning hard into the Australian access market with a broad elevated work platform (EWP) line-up that spans crawler scissors, full-electric “no-oil” slab scissors, narrow electric articulating booms, diesel telescopic booms, vertical mast lifts and telehandlers. It provides options that work well with the increasingly strict environmental and safety expectations on Australian worksites.
“Our first priority wasn’t to flood the market with machines – it was to make sure the service backbone was in place,” said Stephen Li, Sales Director, Zoomlion Australia. “Customers need confidence on parts, response time and tech support.”
Stephen points to an example in regional Victoria where a contractor called through at 5am, and a Zoomlion technician was on site by 7am to clear the issue. “That’s the standard we’re trying to set,” he said. Zoomlion has warehousing in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and authorised service agents so that “each agent can cover roughly a 100-kilometre (km) radius – we don’t want customers waiting.”
Localisation has been a multi-year effort. Environmental performance is part of that brief.
“We offer both diesel and electric because sites vary, but even our engine-powered gear is designed with emissions in mind. Electrification is moving fast, and we want to give customers choice.”
Zoomlion’s access equipment line-up in Australia has grown steadily over the past few years. The brand now offers a wide range of EWPs designed to suit everything from indoor maintenance to heavy-duty outdoor construction. The models are tailored for narrow access, low-emission zones, and all-terrain conditions.
We take a closer look at some of the key models Zoomlion is offering the Australian market.
Crawler Scissor: ZS0612C
For mixed ground conditions – unpaved yards, landscaping installs, early-phase construction – the ZS0612C crawler scissor brings a compact footprint with rubber tracks that spread ground pressure and climb uneven surfaces. Pivot steering improves manoeuvrability, while a click-to-level function simplifies set-up for less experienced operators. Working height is 7.80 metre (m), with 230-kilogram (kg) capacity and a 0.9m deck extension that helps reach over obstructions.
Full-Electric, “Zero Leak” Micro & Slab Scissors: ZS0407E & ZS0607E
Zoomlion’s full-electric micro/slab scissors answer a growing demand from data centres, food plants and clean manufacturing spaces where hydraulic oil spill risk is unacceptable. Both the ZS0407E (indoor work height 6.2m) and the larger ZS0607E (indoor work height 7.80m) replace conventional hydraulic circuits with electric linear actuators, eliminating hydraulic oil and cutting leak points to zero. The design also lowers routine maintenance.
Narrow Electric Articulating Boom: ZA14NJE / ZA14NJE-Li
When “get there” matters more than straight-up reach, the ZA14NJE narrow electric articulating boom family (lead-acid and lithium variants) provides up-and-over access with low noise and zero on-site emissions. Working height is 16m with 8.14m horizontal outreach and 7.74m up-and-over clearance, giving trades a way to reach behind obstructions inside industrial sheds or around structural steel. Platform capacity is 230kg.
Diesel Telescopic Boom: ZT14J
The ZT14J diesel telescopic boom targets outdoor construction where rough ground, reach and duty cycle dominate. It delivers a 16.6m working height, 12.7m horizontal outreach and dual platform capacities – 300kg unrestricted / 454kg restricted – allowing crews to carry extra tooling when needed. Euro-stage engine options support lower emissions, addressing Tier requirements on regulated projects.
Telehandler Cross-Over: ZTH4018
Zoomlion is positioning its ZTH4018 telehandler as a site utility platform that complements EWPs on spread-out, multi-trade projects. Rated capacity is 4000kg with a maximum lift height of 17.6m and forward reach to 13.40m giving contractors one machine that can place palletised loads, handle materials and – via optional work platform, bucket or fork attachments – take on a variety of support tasks.
Vertical Mast: ZMP06
Tight indoor maintenance, racking installs and plant fit-outs call for a vertical mast. The ZMP06 answers with a 7.91m work height, 200kg platform rating and a machine width under 0.8m so it can pass through standard double doors and many freight lifts. Warehouse and facility managers can push productivity with fewer emissions and less noise.
Looking ahead
Zoomlion Australia is still expanding its footprint. Stephen confirms additional warehousing and a broader authorised service agent network are in scope, with South Australia next on the radar. The company also continues to adapt specifications to Australian Standards and site expectations as feedback comes in from rental fleets and end-users. “We’re not saying we’re perfect,” he said. “We’re listening, adjusting and trying to respond faster each time.”
FERAQuip brings new 72m boom lift to Australia
Zoomlion has entered a strategic partnership with FERAQuip Sales & Services Group, a well-known Australian supplier of access and construction equipment. The collaboration is aimed at expanding Zoomlion’s presence in the Australian market and delivering tailored solutions backed by strong local support.
A standout result of the partnership is FERAQuip’s investment in a 72-metre telescopic boom lift – one of the tallest of its kind in Australia. The move highlights both Zoomlion’s engineering capability in the high-reach segment and FERAQuip’s confidence in the brand’s quality, safety, and service backing.
This alliance marks a major step forward for Zoomlion in Australia’s access equipment sector. The two companies plan to work closely to provide customers with reliable, high-performance machines that are also safer and more environmentally conscious.