MPA18E Articulating Boom Lift — 18 m, 256/350 kg

The MPA18E is the 18 m class electric articulating boom lift in the Hontylift MPA series. The published working height is 18 m, the platform height is 16 m, and the maximum working radius is 10 m. The machine is 2.32 m wide, 7.68 m long when stowed, and weighs about 8,100 kg. The platform is rated 256 kg or 350 kg depending on the configuration; confirm the final rating on the quotation.

The MPA18E is the outreach model in the range. The 10 m working radius is the longest published radius in the MPA series, and it lets the platform work up, out and over on outdoor construction, industrial maintenance and facade projects. The 2.32 m width keeps the machine in the same route class as the MPA16E, while the 8,100 kg weight is the floor and transport step up.

Why the MPA18E exists

An 18 m boom is often specified for height alone. The MPA18E is specified for the combination of 18 m working height and 10 m working radius. That extra reach is what lets the platform pass over a low roof, a machine or a site obstruction without repositioning the chassis. If the work is directly above the machine, a scissor lift is simpler; if the work is up and across, the MPA18E is the model that earns its place.

The 7.68 m stowed length is the trade-off. The MPA18E is longer than the MPA16E because the boom and chassis carry a larger working envelope. Check the route, the turning circle and the transport bed before the height. The 8,100 kg weight is 850 kg more than the MPA16E, so the floor and axle check is not optional.

Key Specifications

Work-face planning

Working height is 18 m and platform height is 16 m, a 2.0 m difference. A work face at 15 m needs about 17 m of working height and leaves about 1.0 m of margin; a work face at 16 m is at the platform limit. The 10 m working radius is measured from the turntable and is the reason this model exists.

The published family literature describes a platform occupancy of up to three persons. That figure is a family statement, not a model-specific load chart. Confirm the final platform load, the number of persons and the tool allowance on the quotation before planning the lift.

Model comparison

The MPA18E sits between the compact MPA16E and the 20 m MPA20E. The table shows where the extra reach and weight land.

Technical Specifications

Site fit and transport

The route check is 2.32 m width, 7.68 m stowed length and 8,100 kg weight. The outside turning radius is 4.7 m and the stowed gradeability is 30%. The 0.30 m ground clearance is the same as the MPA16E, but the longer chassis changes the tail swing and the ramp breakover. Measure the route with the stowed length, not the platform length.

The published drive is 2 × 2. For outdoor construction and industrial sites, confirm the surface, the slope and the tyre specification on the quotation. The 8,100 kg weight needs a floor, axle and transport check before the machine is scheduled.

Options and accessories

The MPA18E is usually specified with the Bosch Rexroth control package, solid tyres for outdoor hardstanding, and the lithium battery option for sites that need longer shifts or indoor operation. Anti-extrusion protection, platform air supply, the insulated bucket and eco hydraulic oil are quoted per project. Confirm the final control package and battery chemistry on the quotation.

Materials and main components

The 18E moves to the Bosch Rexroth control panel used on the 18 m class and above. The boom is high-strength steel, the platform is aluminium alloy, and the hydraulic circuit uses international cylinders, valves, hoses and fittings with balance valves and hydraulic locks. The cable drag chain, limit switches, emergency power unit and solid rubber tyres are part of the published configuration. Check the component list on the quotation.

Certifications and standards

The MPA18E is published against EN 280 and GB/T 25850. CE / EN 280 / ISO 9001 documentation is supplied for the destination market. Confirm the current certificate number, issuer and scope with the quotation before relying on any certification statement on this page.

Factory testing and pre-delivery inspection

The 18E test schedule adds the longer boom and the 10 m working radius to the standard checks: rated-load and overload test, boom and jib function, turntable rotation, brake holding, emergency stop and descent, hydraulic leaks, electrical safety, battery condition, weld inspection, guardrail and gate operation, and limit-switch function. The report travels with the machine; a witness can be arranged.

Delivery, packaging and installation

Because the 18E is 7.68 m long when stowed, transport is planned around the stowed length rather than the platform length. A single unit is typically 15–25 working days; container orders 25–35 days. Export packing is a steel frame, moisture barrier and strapping, with a plywood case on request. The quotation states the Incoterm, port and payment terms.

Before dispatch, check the 2.32 m width, 7.68 m stowed length, 8,100 kg weight and the transport envelope. Confirm the unloading point, the ramp and the site route.

Warranty and after-sales support

Structural cover on the MPA18E is 36 months; the whole machine is covered for 12 months, including parts and labour on the hydraulic, electrical and drive systems. Wear parts and consumables are excluded. Claims are answered within one business day. Spare parts list and availability are confirmed with the quotation.

About Hontylift

Hontylift designs and builds the MPA series in Jinan, Shandong, China. The 18E is the outreach model, produced for outdoor construction, industrial maintenance and facade work. It shares the family control and service architecture with the 16E and 22E but uses a longer boom and a larger working envelope. Every unit is load tested before packing.

Frequently Asked Questions

MPA18E vs MPA16E — which one?

Choose the MPA16E when 16.58 m working height and 8.45 m working radius are enough and the route is tighter. Choose the MPA18E when the work face needs 18 m working height or the extra reach of the 10 m working radius.

What is the maximum working radius?

The published maximum working radius is 10 m, measured from the turntable. The reach at a given platform load is defined by the load chart; confirm it on the quotation.

Can it carry three people?

The published family literature describes a platform occupancy of up to three persons. That is a family statement, not a model-specific load chart. Confirm the final platform load and occupancy on the quotation.

Will it fit a 2.4 m aisle?

At 2.32 m wide, the 18E needs a measured aisle rather than a nominal one. A 2.4 m opening leaves about 80 mm total clearance; check door closers, racking and protection, and confirm the route with the outline drawing.

What battery does it use?

The 18E is published with a 48 V / 300 Ah battery and a 12 VDC control circuit. Confirm the final chemistry, charger and pack on the quotation.

Is it 2 × 2 or 4 × 4?

The published drive is 2 × 2. Confirm the final drive and tyre specification on the quotation if the site has unsealed or sloping ground.

Does it have outriggers?

No outriggers are listed in the published 18E configuration. Confirm any stabiliser requirement for your site on the quotation.

What is the warranty?

Structural cover is 36 months and whole-machine cover is 12 months. Wear parts and consumables are excluded; claims are answered within one business day.

Documents available on request

Datasheet, outline drawing, load chart, test report and certification documents are available on request. No download links are published until the current file set is confirmed.

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Related models

• MPA16E 16 m articulating boom lift — 16.58 m working height and 8.45 m working radius in a shorter chassis.
• MPA20E 20 m articulating boom lift — 20 m working height, 250 kg platform load and 8,550 kg machine weight.
• MPA22E 22 m articulating boom lift — 22 m working height, 4 × 4 drive and 9,000 kg machine weight.
• All articulating boom lifts — Compare the MPA range and the 18 m self-propelled model.