Marv Haugen Industrial Galvanized Aerial Work Platform 4×9’8in

Description

Lifting industrial maintenance personnel and tools to high plant pipe racks demands rugged fall-arrest protection. The Marv Haugen Galvanized Work Platform lifts maintenance crews on telehandler and forklift tines. Its hot-dip galvanized coating resists corrosion. Fork-mounted platforms demand secondary safety pinning to the carriage, requiring ground crew verification before lifting workers aloft.

Fabricated from ASTM A500 structural steel tubing with hot-dip galvanized coating, the platform frame resists chemical vapors and rain rust. Expanded metal decking provides slip resistance without fluid pooling. Operating without internal electrical motors or hydraulics, it relies on the host forklift for lift. This platform weighs an unboxed 850 lbs, featuring base dimensions measuring 116in wide by 48in deep by 44in perimeter rail height.

Key Features of Marv Haugen MWPG-4X116

Commercial contractors who buy Marv Haugen MWPG-4X116 platforms perform warehouse lighting, roof, and pipe repairs from a secure deck. Commercial work platform pricing provides OSHA-compliant overhead access without hiring dedicated boom lifts.

• Hot-dip galvanized finish shields steel tubing against rust in outdoor and washdown environments.
• Extra-wide 116in by 48in expanded metal deck supports two workers and heavy toolboxes.
• High 42in perimeter guardrails feature an integrated mid-rail and 4in kick plate to halt dropped tools.
• Full-length fork pockets measure 2-1/2in by 7-1/2in to fit standard telehandler and forklift tines.
• Heavy safety retaining pins lock the platform to fork tines to stop accidental slide-offs.
• Inward-swinging self-latching entry gate allows easy boarding while halting accidental opening aloft.
• Integrated lanyard anchor points provide tested tie-offs for OSHA-compliant fall arrest harnesses.

OSHA Structural Bench Diagnostics

Bench diagnostics verify the work platform supports a certified 1,000 lb working load with less than 0.020in center deck sag across the 116in span. Guardrails withstand 200 lbs of top-rail outward force with under 0.25in deflection, meeting OSHA 1926.451 standards. Lanyard anchor D-rings sustain 5,000 lbs of proof test pull without weld separation or yield. Full-length fork pocket welds resist 3,500 lbs of dynamic braking force. Sound level registers 0 dB with zero electrical or hydraulic systems.

Site Usability Maintenance Protocol

The self-latching safety gate allows positive access with heavy work boots, but maneuvering an 116in wide basket through narrow warehouse aisles requires an alert ground spotter. Do not buy this platform for rough terrain transport without mast levelers, crane suspension, or forklifts rated under 4,000 lbs capacity.

• Inspect harness fall-arrest anchor rings and structural weld joints for cracks every 20 hours.
• Check fork retaining safety pins and chain locking latches for wear every 40 hours.
• Inspect gate hinge springs and positive latch mechanisms for proper closure every 50 hours.

Factory Warranty Manifest Details

Marv Haugen backs this work platform with a 1-Year commercial warranty covering structural tubing and galvanizing adhesion. The shipping pallet contains the assembled 4x9ft-8in work platform, self-latching safety gate, fork pocket locking pins, safety restraint chains, and an OSHA compliance instruction manual.