What is a MEWP and why did we get one?

At Arb-solute Tree Management, we are always looking for ways to improve our business, adopt the latest industry best practices, and ensure the highest standards of health and safety. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the newest addition to our fleet—a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP).

A MEWP is a specialized machine designed to lift workers safely into the air, allowing them to carry out tasks at height with greater ease and security. Our MEWP is a tracked model, meaning it can move over rough or uneven terrain and access areas that would be difficult for other machines or vehicles. In tree work, where access can be challenging, this is a major advantage.

What is a MEWP?

A Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) is a mechanical lift that provides a stable and secure working position at height. It consists of a platform or bucket attached to an extendable arm, which can be raised and maneuvered to reach different areas of a tree. Unlike ladders or climbing techniques, a MEWP offers a solid and controlled base, reducing physical strain and improving overall safety.

Our MEWP is tracked, meaning it has caterpillar-style tracks instead of wheels. This allows it to move over uneven ground, soft surfaces, and narrow spaces, making it ideal for tree work in gardens, parks, and hard-to-reach locations. Traditional wheeled machines can struggle on muddy ground or in tight areas, but our MEWP can navigate through narrow gates, woodland trails, and soft lawns without causing damage.

Why is a MEWP Good for Tree Work?

Tree work often involves accessing high, awkward, or structurally weak areas, which can be difficult or unsafe to reach by climbing alone. While skilled climbers can reach most parts of a tree, some limbs are too small, too far out, or simply too fragile to support a person’s weight. This is where a MEWP provides a huge advantage.

With a MEWP, we can:

✔️ Reach difficult areas safely and efficiently.

✔️ Work with more precision, ensuring the best possible pruning cuts.

✔️ Reduce strain on our climbers, improving overall job safety.

✔️ Minimize the risk of damage to the tree by avoiding unnecessary climbing pressure on delicate limbs.

How a MEWP Improves Safety and Efficiency

Safety is always a top priority in arboriculture. Climbing trees comes with risks, and working at height can be physically demanding, especially in bad weather or on complex tree structures. The MEWP eliminates some of these risks by providing a secure platform to work from, reducing fatigue and lowering the chance of falls or injuries.

In addition to safety, a MEWP makes tree work more efficient. Instead of spending time setting up ropes, climbing, and repositioning, we can simply maneuver the platform to the correct position and get the job done faster. This means less disruption for customers and more cost-effective solutions for tree care.

Precision Pruning & Better Tree Care

One of the biggest benefits of using a MEWP is the ability to perform finer, more precise pruning. In some cases, tree climbers are limited by the tree’s natural structure—some branches are simply too far out or too thin to support their weight. With a MEWP, we can reach perfect pruning positions that would otherwise be inaccessible, allowing us to make cleaner cuts that promote better tree health.

For ornamental trees, delicate shaping, or detailed crown thinning, this level of precision is invaluable. It ensures that trees maintain their natural beauty and health while minimizing stress and damage.

Our Commitment to Best Practices in Tree Work

At Arb-solute Tree Management, we are committed to staying at the forefront of modern arboriculture. Investing in a MEWP is part of our mission to provide the highest quality tree care while maintaining the best safety standards for our team and customers. By adopting the latest equipment and methods, we ensure that our services align with current industry best practices while offering safer, more efficient, and more precise solutions for tree management.

Whether you need tree removals, high-quality pruning, or specialist tree care, our MEWP allows us to complete jobs more safely, efficiently, and with greater precision than ever before.

Why We Chose the Cela DT25 Crawler MEWP

After careful research, we chose the Cela DT25 Crawler as the best MEWP for our business. This machine stands out because of its compact size and impressive reach, making it both versatile and highly efficient for tree work.

The Cela DT25 is designed to fit into narrow access points, allowing us to work in spaces where traditional cherry pickers or wheeled MEWPs would struggle. Despite its small footprint, it offers a significant working height and outreach, allowing us to safely reach areas that would be difficult or impossible to access by climbing alone.

Another major advantage of the DT25 Crawler is its tracked design, which gives it excellent off-road capability. It can move across soft ground, uneven terrain, and confined spaces without causing unnecessary damage to lawns or delicate surfaces. This makes it perfect for residential gardens, parks, and tight urban environments where access can be a challenge.

We also love that this machine is easy to operate and highly maneuverable, making it an excellent addition to our fleet. It allows us to complete jobs more quickly, safely, and with greater precision, reinforcing our commitment to high-quality tree work. We are extremely happy with our choice and excited to offer this capability to our customers.