Load & Stability Testing
Load and stability testing confirms that an elevated work platform can safely carry its rated load and stay stable through its working range. It is proof — not assumption — that the machine performs the way its rating plate says it should.
We coordinate load testing as part of major inspections, after significant structural repair, or when a unit's rating needs to be verified before it goes back to work. Every test is documented so the result supports your compliance records and gives operators confidence in the plant they rely on.
Built For
- Fleet owners recommissioning plant after major inspection or repair
- Hire companies verifying machines before they go out
- Construction, utility and mining operators
- Asset managers needing documented proof of capacity
- Anyone returning a repaired or modified EWP to service
Equipment & Coverage
- Boom lifts (knuckle and telescopic)
- Scissor lifts
- Truck-mounted EWPs and cherry pickers
- Trailer-mounted lifts
- Machines fitted with the platform, jib and safe-working-load systems
The Process
Scope & prepare
We confirm the machine's rated capacity and working range, and inspect it is fit to test before any load is applied.
Apply test load
The platform is tested to its safe working load, and the machine's stability and structural response are observed through the working envelope.
Check safety systems
Overload sensing, tilt and cut-out systems are checked to confirm they respond correctly and protect the operator.
Document & sign-off
Results are recorded and the unit is signed off or, if it fails, defects are documented and rectification arranged.
Compliance & Standards
Load and stability testing supports the safe-use and maintenance requirements of AS 2550.10 for elevated work platforms designed to AS/NZS 1418.10. It verifies that the machine performs to its rated safe working load and that its stability and overload protection systems function correctly. Testing is documented so the outcome forms part of your compliance and maintenance history.
Why EWP Australia
- Confirms the machine performs to its rated safe working load
- Verifies stability and overload protection through the working range
- Ideal for recommissioning after major inspection or repair
- Documented results that support your compliance records
- Independent testing across all makes and models
Common Questions
When should an EWP be load tested?
Load testing is commonly carried out as part of a major inspection, after significant structural or hydraulic repair, or when a machine's rating needs to be reverified before returning to service. It provides documented proof that the unit still performs to its safe working load.
What does load and stability testing actually check?
The test applies load to the platform and observes the machine's structural response and stability through its working range, while confirming that overload, tilt and cut-out systems react correctly. The aim is to prove the machine is safe under real working conditions.
What happens if a machine fails the test?
If a unit does not perform to its rating, the results are documented and the defect investigated. We can then arrange the structural, hydraulic or mechanical repairs needed and retest the machine before it goes back to work.
Do you test machines from any manufacturer?
Yes. Load and stability testing is carried out independently across all makes and models of elevated work platform, whether you own, hire or manage the plant.
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