Tracked / self-levelling
Athena 870 BL EVO Tracked Scissor Lift
Almac Athena 870 BL EVO
19ft tracked bi-levelling scissor lift, 7.9m working height, 250kg on a full 1.50 x 1.20m basket — diesel drive for soft and sloping ground.
Working height
7.9 m
Platform height
5.9 m
Power
Diesel
Capacity
250
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Overview
About the Athena 870 BL EVO Tracked Scissor Lift
The Almac Athena 870 BL EVO is a crawler (tracked) scissor lift with proactive bi-levelling: it keeps the basket level on slopes and uneven ground while rubber tracks spread the load on soft or finished surfaces. 7.9m working height, 5.9m platform floor and a 250kg two-operator basket measuring a full 1.50 x 1.20m — noticeably more room than the 850 BL. Standard drive is a Kubota Z482 diesel, with a 220V 2.2kW electric motor and a 220V 1kW generator available. Levelling range is plus or minus 16 degrees longitudinal at the front, 20 degrees at the rear and 15 degrees laterally. 2,460kg.
Where it works
Best-fit jobs and sites
- Sloping and uneven ground, landscaping and grounds maintenance, soft or sensitive surfaces, jobs needing a full-size basket where a wheeled machine cannot go.
Good to confirm: Tracked repositioning is slower than wheeled. Diesel as standard — confirm indoor use is acceptable, or ask for the electric option. Confirm surface rating before tracking over finished ground. An online listing cannot replace a site assessment, so tell us the job and we will confirm suitability.
Specifications
Full specifications
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Reach & platform2 specs
- Working height
- 7.9 m
- Platform height
- 5.9 m
Capacity1 spec
- Platform capacity
- 250
Performance3 specs
- Terrain type
- Tracked / self-levelling
- Indoor use
- Limited
- Outdoor use
- Yes
Power & drive2 specs
- Power source
- Diesel
- Drive type
- Tracked
Machine & transport5 specs
- Manufacturer
- Almac
- Model
- Athena 870 BL EVO
- Machine weight
- 2460
- Customer pickup
- Delivery only
- Delivery
- Quoted by suburb & access
Delivery, access and running
Delivery is quoted by suburb, site access and transport requirements. Tell us the tightest access width on site if the machine must pass through gates, doorways or between structures.
Licence and competency: Scissor-type EWP. No high-risk work licence required in NSW; EWPA Yellow Card (SL) accepted competency. Diesel site rules apply.
Hire period: Hire runs from delivery or pickup until off-hire is confirmed. Rates are quoted for your dates, suburb and machine together; see our hire terms for responsibilities during the hire.
Pre-start checks, every day
Every Equip Hire machine is function-tested before delivery, and every operator still checks the machine before each shift. This is the baseline we use; the machine's own logbook and check sheet govern.
Walk around
- Tyres / tracks, wheels and structure: damage, cracks, leaks
- Scissor stack / boom, pins and hoses: no visible damage or hydraulic leaks
- Decals, capacity plate and rails in place; gates close properly
- Work area: overhead power lines, holes, slopes, other traffic
Power on
- Fuel level, engine oil and coolant
- Ground and platform controls both operate correctly
- Emergency stop and horn work from both stations
Function test
- Raise, lower and drive at low height before working
- Emergency lowering: know where it is and that it works
- Tilt / overload alarms not showing faults
Any fault: tag it out and call us on 0472 721 234. Do not operate a machine with a known fault. Based on manufacturer pre-start requirements and SafeWork NSW guidance.
Before it arrives
- Measure the route, not the door. Every gate, corridor and lift on the way to the work area: handles, hinges, bollards and stored materials all eat clearance.
- Plan the track path. Tracks are gentle, but confirm pavers, lids and irrigation lines on the route can take the machine's weight.
- Clear the work zone. Overhead services, sprinkler heads and light fittings at working height; exclusion for people below.
- Delivery space. Room for the truck to stop and unload safely. Tell us about docks, driveways and height limits when you book.
Mistakes we see weekly
- Booking on ceiling height instead of the actual task height. Measure to the work, then add nothing "just in case".
- Quoting the nominal door size instead of the clear opening. An 820 mm door leaf are not 820 mm once the door stop is counted.
- Assuming the machine can cross "a bit of lawn". Wheeled machines rut turf and bog in soft ground; say so and we'll send tracks.
- Leaving induction and permit requirements to delivery morning. Shopping centres and managed sites need paperwork before the truck arrives.
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