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Altrex RS TOWER 55 mobile tower
Altrex RS TOWER 55: 3 platform sizes and platform heights up to 10.8 m indoors and 6.8 m outdoors (EN 1004 class 3). ScaFix reads every set-up from the manufacturer's assembly and use instructions — it never interpolates a height or scales a table.
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How many parts does a Altrex RS TOWER 55 mobile tower at 4.8 m need?
At 4.8 m platform height (outdoors) on the 1.85 × 1.35 m platform, the manufacturer's table lists 31 parts: Frames 5, Platforms 3, Braces 1, Guardrails 5, Toe boards 1, Castors and base 4, Stabilisers 4, Ballast 8. The table calls for 4 stabilisers. Ballast: 40 kg.
Platform heights in the manufacturer's tables
Each cell is the range of platform heights the manual has a row for, with the number of rows. ScaFix offers exactly these rows and no others.
| Platform | Indoors | Outdoors | Rows |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.85 × 1.35 m | 2.8–10.8 m (5) | 2.8–6.8 m (3) | 5 rows |
| 2.45 × 1.35 m | 2.8–10.8 m (5) | 2.8–6.8 m (3) | 5 rows |
| 3.05 × 1.35 m | 2.8–10.8 m (5) | 2.8–6.8 m (3) | 5 rows |
Parts list: Altrex RS TOWER 55 at 4.8 m (outdoors)
The manufacturer's table for this row, with stabilisers and ballast weights; the part names are the manufacturer's.
| Group | Article no. | Part | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frames | 301607 | Frame 7 rungs | 4 |
| Frames | 322060 | Folding unit 6 rungs | 1 |
| Platforms | 304410 | Platform with trapdoor (wood) | 2 |
| Platforms | 304420 | Platform without trapdoor (wood) | 1 |
| Braces | 303704 | Horizontal brace | 1 |
| Guardrails | 360265 | Safe-Quick Guardrail (guardrail frame) | 5 |
| Toe boards | 305804 | Toeboard set | 1 |
| Castors and base | 511230 | Wheel Ø200 (castor with leg) | 4 |
| Stabilisers | 513011 | Triangular stabiliser | 4 |
| Ballast | 415271 | Counterweight 5 kg | 8 |
Limits that apply
- EN 1004-1: the manufacturer's maximum platform height governs — 10.8 m indoors and 6.8 m outdoors for this tower. Never move the tower with people or materials on it, and lock the castors before use.
- ScaFix lists the parts from the manufacturer's tables. It is not a structural approval: the assembly and use instructions on site govern, and a competent person inspects the tower.
Sources
The manufacturer's documents (Altrex RS TOWER 5 manual 760284-A-1118) and the standard, read on 23 October 2026.
Questions and answers
How high can a Altrex RS TOWER 55 go?
Up to 10.8 m platform height indoors and 6.8 m outdoors, as the manufacturer's tables allow. Higher set-ups are not offered.
Does a Altrex RS TOWER 55 need stabilisers or ballast?
It depends on the height, the platform and indoor or outdoor use: the table row says. At 4.8 m outdoors: The table calls for 4 stabilisers. Ballast: 40 kg.
Does ScaFix approve the tower?
No. ScaFix gives the parts list from the manufacturer's tables; it is not a structural approval. Follow the assembly instructions on site.