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    Difference between CR and Handy scaffolds

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    Custers Aluminium Mobile Scaffolds: CR vs. Handy

    Are you looking for the ideal aluminium mobile scaffold, but doubting between the Custers CR and the Custers Handy? Although both scaffolds are of high quality, they are designed for different purposes. Below you will find the key differences and specifications to help you make the right choice.

    Why choose the Custers CR?

    The CR variant is the perfect partner for professional painters, freelancers, or demanding DIY enthusiasts. The materials and composition are virtually identical to the Handy series, allowing you to benefit from proven reliability.

    • Compact & Efficient: Available in widths of 0.7m and 1.3m & lengths of 1.8m and 2.5m.

    • Recognizable Design: Features ribbed tubes without stickers.

    • Competitive Pricing: Supplied in complete packages with fixed prices.

    • Wheels: Equipped with nylon wheels (diameter 20 cm) with a single pedal.

    Why choose the Custers Handy?

    The Handy is the "workhorse" of our range, specifically developed for intensive use and the rental sector.

    • Maximum Flexibility: Choice of rubber or nylon wheels and adjustable outriggers.

    • Durability: The thicker, smooth tubes feature stickers for extra protection and recognizability.

    • Large Projects: Suitable for large spans and configurations up to 26 meters.

    • Low Maintenance: The 12 mm floorboard of the platform is easy to replace.

    Key differences at a glance

    CR

    Handy

    Connection

    Fully welded

    Fully welded

    Locking pins

    Turned

    Turned

    Braces

    No stickers

    With stickers

    Tube type

    Ribbed tube

    Thick (smooth) tube

    Wheels

    Diameter 20 cm (nylon only)

    Diameter 20 cm (rubber & nylon)

    Brake system

    Single pedal

    Double/single pedal

    Outriggers

    Fixed length (small/large)

    Adjustable length

    Platform thickness

    9 mm floorboard

    12 mm floorboard

    Platform hooks

    Narrow hooks

    Wide hooks

    Maintenance

    Floorboard not replaceable

    Floorboard replaceable

    Load capacity

    200 kg/m²

    200 kg/m²

    Bay lengths

    1,8 and 2,5 m

    1,8 – 2,5 – 3,1 m

    Application

    Painting, freelancers, private use

    Rental, heavy-duty use

    Maximum height

    Build up to max. 12 m platform height

    Build up to max. 12 m platform height

    Similarities

    Despite the differences in application, both systems share the core qualities of Custers:

    • Safety: Both feature fully-welded rung connections and turned locking pins.

    • Widths: Both models are available in frame widths of 0.7 m and 1.3 m.

    • System Compatibility: A major advantage is that the components of both systems are fully interchangeable. This means you can combine components from the Custers Handy and the CR without any problems!