SAB scaffold tower hire
Tower types explained
Choose by the job, access and available setup space. Each tower family has a different purpose; there is no single best tower for every site.
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Compare the tower families
Start with your job and setup space, then check the available heights and dimensions.
Everyday access
Standard aluminium scaffold tower
A versatile option for decorating, maintenance and general work at height. The 3T system uses the through-the-trapdoor assembly method. Single- and double-width options and 1.8m or 2.5m platforms help match the working area.
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Advanced guardrail
AGR scaffold tower
AGR means advanced guardrail. It uses an advanced guardrail assembly system, with the exact procedure determined by the manufacturer. Useful where that erection method is preferred or required; available in single and double widths.
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Non-conductive material
GRP scaffold tower
A glass-reinforced plastic tower for jobs where a non-conductive tower material is required. Site electrical hazards still require assessment and control; GRP does not make work near live electricity safe. Compare the working area and load limits carefully.
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Staircase access
Stairwell tower
A specialist tower for suitable stairwell work. Its fixed platform is approximately 0.85m wide by 1.4m long. Confirm the staircase dimensions and supplied equipment arrangement; a stairwell tower is not permission to improvise support on steps.
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Compact access
MiTower
A compact tower designed for one-person assembly and dismantling by a competent person following its instructions. Its main body is approximately 0.77m wide by 1.37m long, with extra stabiliser space required.
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Longer compact platform
MiTower Plus
A longer compact tower, also designed for one-person assembly and dismantling. The main body is approximately 0.77m wide by 1.63m long. It provides more platform length than MiTower; stabilisers still extend beyond the body.
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Match the tower to the constraint
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| Your priority | Families to compare | Check before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| General maintenance with a choice of working area | Standard aluminium and AGR | Assembly method, height, width, platform length and stabiliser space. |
| A non-conductive tower material is specified | GRP | The site risk assessment, exact specification and load limits. |
| Work in a stairwell | Stairwell tower | Stair geometry, headroom and the manufacturer’s permitted setup. |
| Compact equipment and one-person assembly | MiTower and MiTower Plus | Body dimensions, working height, permitted use and full stabiliser footprint. |
These are starting points for comparison. Suitability depends on the exact task, equipment and site conditions. Assembly must follow the manual for the make and model delivered.
Check the height and footprint together
A tower that reaches the job can still be unsuitable if it cannot be safely erected in the available space.
Arrange safe assembly
The team can help identify the correct instructions. Delivery and collection drivers do not erect or dismantle towers.
Ready to choose your tower?
Find the right tower for your job, with free nationwide delivery. If you’re unsure about height or access, our team can help.