Question 1

can it be adjusted to use on uneven /sloping ground and what is the combined weight to transport around

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Have only used the 7m kit on even ground and mainly in 5m mode. It can be moved while erected in 5m mode but agree with other reviewers this is safer with more than one person. I haven't tried to move it erected in 7m mode. The link to the 7m kit on the BPS website gives more technical information. The table on there states the kit weighs 52kg and measures 2.2m x 0.6m x 0.4m. The 7m kit actually comprises of the separate 5m and 2m kits, and both kits break down into very manageable components. As a guide the disassembled kits are slightly wider / deeper than a good quality triple section short ladder and I store them stood up and secured against an inside garage wall. Haven't transported it around but I guess it could fit inside a decent family SUV or van and/or the bigger components on a roof rack. It is a very handy piece of kit but is lightweight and strictly for DIY tasks. It needs careful assembly which is straightforward once you use it a couple of times. Use of the outriggers is important plus for my piece of mind I also attached a couple of lanyards to tie it into the building, enabling me to ascend/descend it and also work 'hands free' with even more confidence. The hatchways and working platforms are tight but sufficient.

Question 2

Does scaffolding come with stableiser riggers

Accepted Answer

Hi. I bought a 4m + 2m extension set. When I look at the website now it looks like you can buy a 5m set or a 7m set. the 7m set is in fact a 5m set with the +2m extension. If you buy the extension set the outrigger stabilisers come as part of the package. So in answer to your question: the 5m set does not come with extra stabilisers; if you want those it is best to buy the 7m version. If it helps, the basic 4m set that I use is great for most of the work I do and I never feel the need to use the outriggers.. But I always use the outriggers when I put the extra height section on because it does make me feel more confident.

Question 3

Do you get the 4 stabiliser bars shown in the picture included in the price

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Yes at least I did when I bought one in 2021

Question 4

Are the four legs height adjustable? I need to use this on an uneven surface (woodland), so do I need to level the ground first?

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No they're not adjustable. We've used ours on the woodland floor to build a tower for water tanks - 2.5m high plus tanks - outriggers helped a lot (essential) but ground was firm and more or less even. The tower sank in only a little but would easily have been fine with a large piece of flat wood under each foot if need be. Robust and stable once you're up on the platform. Used a ladder to get to trapdoor in platform and it certainly felt as if it could tip over - couldn't put ladder the other way as insufficient space and not possible to thread through one side - but heavy weight, ie me, acting as counter balance and other person got up fine. Guess we really need a tall stepladder to use independently at the side to get up to platform! Perhaps trapdoor is only for lifting buckets of "stuff" up/down in reality. Once you're up on the platform it was very stable, almost surprisingly so given its light weight. Blurb says fine for stairs ie uneven but not sure how that would work unless you put one side on, say, 3rd or 4th (sufficient to span platform anyway) stair and other on landing/floor with the platform horizontal by being on different 'rungs' on each side. Doubt we have sufficient headroom on the stairs for a 5m tower though. If you're using it for branch removal I'd go for a tree saw and extendable poles (Wolff type are fine) from the ground - that's what we did to brash 45 year old unbrashed larches to 5m for construction lorry access. Took a while to do the 80m track through dense trees but hard work never hurt anyone. Like Brendanwad, I'd be chary of using a chainsaw from it even if it does feel stable - I'd hire a heavy duty tower suitable for such tasks (or someone whose job it is to do such sawing). Tower is lightweight, very easy to manoeuvre around, remarkably stable with cross braces etc in place and well worth the money.

ASIN	B001RBY0CA
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries included?	No
Best Sellers Rank	294,277 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 112 in Scaffoldings 495 in Ladder Accessories
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (2)
Date First Available	13 Mar. 2009
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Weight	32 kg
Item model number	ST-PremDIY
Manufacturer	BPS Access Solutions
Part Number	ST-PremDIY
Size	5m + 4 Outriggers

BPS® Premium DIY Scaffold Tower | Lightweight Aluminium Design | Home Scaffolding | Easy Assembly | Tilt and Roll Wheels | 150kg Load Capacity | 5m Working Height + 4 Outriggers

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