SAB scaffold tower hire
Width & platform guide
Check both the route to the job and the space where the tower will be erected. Tower width and platform length do not describe the full area needed once stabilisers are fitted.
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Choose your working width
Single width: a more compact body
A single-width tower can be useful where space is restricted. It still needs a suitable working area and the stabilisers specified for the exact model and height. Check components can reach the setup position.
Double width: more working space
A double-width tower offers a wider working area for tasks and materials, where the site has room. Extra platform space does not remove the need to check the permitted load or the deployed footprint.
Compare platform lengths
Plan your working area
1.8m or 2.5m platform?
A longer platform gives more length along the work area, but also means longer components to move and more site space to check. The 1.8m and 2.5m choices apply to the Standard, AGR and GRP ranges, not every tower family.
View standard tower options1.8m platform above · 2.5m platform below
Check the full setup space
Measure gates, doors and passages
Measure the narrowest clear opening, turns, steps and overhead clearance along the whole route. Do not assume an erected tower can pass through a doorway simply because its main body width looks smaller.
Plan usable working space
Include the people, tools and materials involved in the task. Keep access clear and stay within the load limits for the supplied tower. If the site is confined, send the measurements to SAB before booking.
Can SAB guarantee the tower fits through my gate?
Give the team the clear opening, any turns and the route to the setup area. The actual components and make supplied need to be checked; a nominal width on its own cannot guarantee access.
Can I choose width and length on every tower?
No. Standard, AGR and GRP have selectable options in their product pages. Stairwell, MiTower and MiTower Plus have fixed dimensions described above. Check the relevant product before ordering.
Check exact family dimensions
Compare the SAB tower options
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| Tower family | Width information | Length information |
|---|---|---|
| Standard aluminium | Single- or double-width options; check your selection. | 1.8m or 2.5m platform options. |
| AGR | Single width 0.93m or double width 1.53m. | 1.8m or 2.5m platforms. |
| GRP | Single width 0.93m or double width 1.53m. | 1.8m or 2.5m platforms. |
| Stairwell | Fixed platform width approximately 0.85m. | Fixed platform length approximately 1.4m. |
| MiTower | Main tower width approximately 0.77m. | Main tower length approximately 1.37m. |
| MiTower Plus | Main tower width approximately 0.77m. | Main tower length approximately 1.63m. |
These dimensions describe the main tower body or platform. Stabilisers can increase the full setup footprint, so check the selected tower and height before ordering.
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.