The Parks Department of the City of Frankfurt now owns four TBR 260 HV 5-Hybrid cherry pickers and reports on daily work and experiences with the low-noise devices.

What makes the RUTHMANN-Steiger TBR 260 HV 5 Hybrid so interesting for you?

“By working on battery power, employees are not exposed to exhaust fumes. All in all, consideration is given to passers-by and there are fewer complaints. Due to the basket arm (trunk), the aerial work platform is better suited for carrying out maintenance work in the treetops, as the positions in the tree can be controlled more easily.”

Where are these models used more often?

“The Frankfurt am Main Parks and Parks Office operates more than 230,000 plant trees throughout the city, which are distributed in parks and green spaces, cemeteries, as well as in the street area.”

How long can one work with one battery power in practice?

“In our experience, several days are possible because the battery has never been run empty on a working day – based on the standard working time of eight hours per day. The battery is charged at the end of the working day via the normal 230V house connection until the start of the following working day.”

What internal and possibly political reasons were there that led to this procurement?

“In its procurement processes, the city of Frankfurt is paying more attention to alternative drive concepts that help reduce emissions. Due to climate change and increased environmental awareness, the municipal institutions have been striving for a long time to be a role model and pioneer in the conversion of the fleet of vehicles, machines and equipment.”

How do the arborists and the “ground staff” feel about working with the riser in a healthy environment without noise and exhaust fumes?

“Our arborists are very satisfied with the device and positively surprised by the technology. They are happy about the improved and healthier working environment.”

Why would you recommend Ruthmann hybrid technology to other parks departments?

“To improve the working environment for our arborists and to reduce noise and exhaust emissions from ecological and health aspects.”