Scaffolding for over cab installs?

[Signed Out]

Wondering how most companies handle install for over cab installs. Such as a tractor with a big wind deflector like the attached image. Sometimes it just isn't practical to work off ladders. In the past we have used a forklift with a pallet on the forks, which isn't ideal. Our rolling scaffolding isn't wide enough to straddle the hood of a tractor. Have been tossing around the idea of fabricating our own scaffolding to accomplish this. But would like to know what others are doing. Is there a decent setup we could just purchase rather than fabricating. Needs to be portable as well. Have a job coming up for 10 tractors that have to be done at the customers yard.

 

[Ultimate13]

We are doing a smaller one today actually, we use a Werner 8'-13' extension between 2 a-frame ladders.

 

[Gino]

We did one last week, same way. Two ladders and an aluminum extending walk plank. It might be uncomfortable sometimes, but it makes the most sense to me.

 

[tomence]

Open the hood and get up on the engine, don't worry you won't break it, it is the fastest and easiest way, this will work for the lower to the middle portion of the windbreaker, otherwise you would have to use two ladders and a plank.

 

[Signed Out]

We've thought about using a plank as well, but seems like it wouldn't be very stable at that height? Would need the plank to be about 10' off the ground, so I'm guessing you would need (2) 14 or 16 foot ladders. How high are you guys setting these up?

 

[Signed Out]

Thinking about modifying an old set of monkey bars to straddle over the hood.

 

[Gino]

We use 2 - 12' step ladders. Plank sits on the second to top step. You can sit or stand to do it. That's how we get varied heights.

 

[phototec]

The Werner 8 ft -13 ft Aluminum Extension Plank works great on two step ladders and I also use it with the Werner ladder jacks and 16' extension ladders on the sides of buildings. it is very portable.

It has a 250# rating so only good for one person, but it works well for me on jobs that my 8' rolling aluminum scaffolding won't fit.

PA208 8 ft -13 ft Aluminum Extension Plank

 

[BROWNDOG]

I take the bucket truck, tilt the bucket and lay right down, gives the abs a good workout, but works, and is mobil

 

[GAC05]

If you have pallet racks (and who doesn't) they make a very nice stable work platform for stuff like this.

wayne k
guam usa

 

[Johnny Best]

one strong and one light guy

 

[Bly]

These are handy for trucks. The plank is long enough to get over cabins.

 

[SIGNTIME]

These are handy for trucks. The plank is long enough to get over cabins.

I don't see how this could work... once the ladders are spread far enough apart to get a tractor between them, and get the board up 7' or 8' in the air it seems like 13' would just barely reach the inside rungs. Does the board lock onto the runs or just sit on them?

 

[Bly]

I don't see how this could work... once the ladders are spread far enough apart to get a tractor between them, and get the board up 7' or 8' in the air it seems like 13' would just barely reach the inside rungs. Does the board lock onto the runs or just sit on them?

That's just a pic I found online.
Our planks are 4 metres long and have rubber beads along them to stop slippage.
They're strong enough to hold two people.
They work great.

 

[GAC05]

That's just a pic I found online.
Our planks are 4 metres long and have rubber beads along them to stop slippage.
They're strong enough to hold two people.
They work great.

Can they hold two "American Sized" graphics installers? We're the guys OSHA had in mind when they put the 300lb limit on a-frame ladders.....

wayne k
guam usa

 

[Bly]

Mate we are full sized down here too don't worry.

 

[GaSouthpaw]

Can they hold two "American Sized" graphics installers? We're the guys OSHA had in mind when they put the 300lb limit on a-frame ladders.....

wayne k
guam usa

Thank you for that this morning!

 

[Patentagosse]

Open the hood and get up on the engine, don't worry you won't break it, it is the fastest and easiest way, this will work for the lower to the middle portion of the windbreaker, otherwise you would have to use two ladders and a plank.

Some of the new engines have plastic cover on top (valves cover I mean, not other parts labeled NO STEP on 'em) and it's possible the break it if you're heavy and put your feet right in the middle. Make sure at least you position your feet near the edges...

 

[Patentagosse]

I work alone here so I have had to find ways to do it by myself. I've bought a set like the one pictured along with connecting plank (8ft). Works great, lightweight, portable, can be connected in-line to make a 16ft catwalk when striping the top of a Sprinter or in "C" to wrap-around the cab when applying graphics on Hi-Rise sleepers (where cab allow to stand-up right from your seat) There's a distributor in USA but I don't remember their name. I got 'em from a guy in Vancouver. From entry-level models to their "Cadillac" one on wheels, these scaffoldings worth every pennies.

 

[Patentagosse]

My kit fits in a Grand Caravan... about 45lbs each (20 for the connecting plank)

 

[Patentagosse]

Here's the Top-Of-The-Line one...