03.02.2025

Haulotte adds security

Haulotte has announced a new machine security and management system which integrates with the ‘Sherpal’ telematics system fitted to its aerial work platforms, the ‘Advanced Access Management’ (AAM) feature.
The AAM system allows fleet managers to remotely control who can use the machine, as well as when and where. A predefined pin code or an RFID card, are required to enable the machine, helping ensure that only authorised or trained personnel can operate the machine, or at least gain access to it.

On booking a machine the rental company person can quickly and easily set up single or multiple users, apply restrictions on hours of usage and set a geo fence limiting the machine to use at a specific location. They can also set up special access, allowing technicians or specific operators to bypass the restrictions when necessary. A ‘Faulty Tracker’ feature automatically blocks normal usage if the tracker is damaged or removed.

When the machine restrictions click in – such as someone working beyond the pre-set working days limits, the platform can still be lowered, and the machine driven in slow speed to the overnight storage area or charging point. The system will be available on all Haulotte machines except the Star 6C, Compact DX, HA12CJ/CJ+, Low Level Access and Quick Ups.

Frédéric Menini, head of digital, said: “By using our own IoT solution we can now send information right from the machine. This is important for the safety of the machine and operator because it allows us to send information to the machine computer to limit machine movement in the safest way.”

“By designing and mastering the IoT chain, we’ve created a solution that not only secures machines but enhances the user experience. This ensures that even during restricted usage, operators can safely move machines for essential operations, such as loading or repositioning. Thanks to our mastery of our IoT solution, the knowledge of our market and the uses of our machines, we have created the best customer experience for machine access management. The implementation of AAM is straightforward, allowing fleet managers to quickly and efficiently define access levels, manage working areas, set operational times, and apply real time usage restrictions.”

The video below provides a demonstration and overview of the system.


Vertikal Comment

Systems such as this first surfaced in the 1990s, but were stand alone, expensive and not particularly well integrated. While some companies in Germany installed them, their use was far from widespread.

More recently - 10 to 12 years ago -- some companies began installing such systems to limit access to their machines, in response to requests from major customers. The arrival of more user friendly telematics systems is increasing their usage and making such security systems more attractive. Some systems can be set up to limit platform usage to those with an appropriate IPAF PAL card or other proof of formal training. (See: Genie to close Baraga).
It is likely that over the next few years systems such as this will become standard on all machines over a certain height.