# Cela Essential 18T — Straight telescopic · two stabilisation options

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Manufacturer: CELA S.r.l., Via Iseo 5-7-9, 25045 Castegnato (BS), Italy — https://www.celaplatforms.com · Brand: CELA Essential  
Data: from the manufacturer's website, updated 2026-10-07. Specifications are indicative (tolerance ±5%) and subject to change; always refer to official documentation.  
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The entry point to the Essential range: a truck under 7 metres long with a fast straight telescopic boom. Choose the 18T, with fixed outriggers inside the vehicle profile for the narrowest footprint, or the 18TX, with extendable outriggers — total, asymmetrical or in-shape — to push outreach to 13 m.

| Working height | Floor height | Outreach | Basket load |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 m | 16 m | 11–13 m | 300 kg |

## Technical data

| Model | Cela Essential 18T |
|---|---|
| Maximum working height | 18.00 m |
| Maximum basket floor height | 16.00 m |
| Max working outreach — 18T | 11.00 m (100 kg) |
| Max working outreach — 18TX | 13.00 m (100 kg) |
| Maximum load in the basket | 300 kg |
| Turret rotation | 400° |
| Basket hydraulic rotation | ±75° |
| Aluminium basket | 1400 × 700 × 1100 mm |
| Stabilisation | 18T: H+H inside vehicle profile · 18TX: HE+H (total / asymmetrical / in-shape) |
| Jacking capability | Ramps up to 11° |
| Chassis | 3.5 t GVW — Iveco Daily 35S14 (B licence) — Also available on Mercedes Sprinter and Isuzu |
| Overall length | ~6,990 mm |
| Overall height | ~2,990 mm |

Working height and outreach can vary by +/−5% depending on operating conditions. Technical data indicative — see the official data sheet.

## Why it wins

- **300 kg in the basket** Full 300 kg basket capacity — no choosing between a second operator and the toolbox.
- **The shortest path to 18 metres** Under 7 m overall length, outriggers inside the vehicle profile and jacking on ramps up to 11°: it sets up in narrow streets, tight yards and on sloping ground.
- **Two machines in one price list** Same boom, two versions: the 18T with fixed outriggers for the tightest jobsites or the 18TX with extendable outriggers (total, asymmetrical or in-shape) for 13 m of outreach — configure the machine to the fleet, not the other way round.

## Standard equipment

- **Aluminium basket** Light 1400 × 700 × 1100 mm aluminium basket: full working space and 300 kg capacity for two operators, with less dead weight on the boom.
- **Automatic folding (Home function)** One command returns the boom to its transport cradle automatically — perfect stowing at the end of every job, with no closing sequence to remember.
- **Automatic jacking from basket and ground** Self-levelling outrigger deployment started from either control station: the machine sets itself up correctly in moments, on the first attempt.
- **Cables and hoses inside telescope** All hydraulic hoses and electrical cables run protected inside the boom profile: nothing to snag on structures, far less wear, easier cleaning.
- **Turret rotation 400°** More than a full turn of slewing: reach any point around the truck in one movement, without repositioning the vehicle.
- **Hydraulic basket rotation ±75°** Turn the basket hydraulically to face the work squarely — full 150° of adjustment without moving the boom or the truck.
- **Ergonomic panels (ground and basket)** Identical, clearly laid-out control panels at both stations: one logic to learn for the whole crew, fewer errors under pressure.
- **Truck cabin anti-crash system** Electronic supervision stops boom movements before they can reach the truck cabin — protecting the vehicle and the repair budget.
- **Air or water connection in basket** A dedicated air/water line piped up the boom feeds pneumatic tools or washing lances directly at height.
- **Clearance lights** High-visibility clearance lighting keeps the vehicle outline clearly marked during road transfer and early-morning or night set-ups.
- **Electronic slope sensor** Constantly monitors chassis inclination during set-up and work, keeping stabilisation inside safe limits — including on ramps up to 11°.
- **220 Vac socket in basket** Mains power available at height for drills, grinders, lamps and chargers — no extension cord dangling down the boom.
- **12 Vdc socket in basket** Low-voltage supply in the basket for radios, chargers and accessories, straight from the machine.
- **Safety hydraulic handpump** Manual emergency pump: the basket can always be brought down safely, even with the engine stopped or complete power loss.
- **Safety valves flanged on all cylinders** Mounted directly on each cylinder, with no hose in between: the boom holds its position even in the event of a hydraulic line failure.
- **Automatic PTO release system** The power take-off disengages by itself when it should: the driveline is protected from oversight, every single day.
- **Centring indicator light** Tells the operator at a glance when the turret is centred — quick, certain checks before stowing or driving off.
- **Compensated proportional valves** Load-independent hydraulic control: movements stay smooth and precise whether the basket is empty or carrying its full 300 kg.
- **Cataphoresis + powder coating** The full structure is immersed in a cataphoresis anti-corrosion bath, then powder coated: automotive-grade protection that keeps its finish — and its resale value — for the whole fleet life.
- **Ipercela 4.0 GSM eDiagnostic** Remote diagnostics over GSM: CELA technicians can read the machine from the factory, anticipate service and cut downtime to a minimum.
- **Warning sound signal** An acoustic signal accompanies machine movements, keeping ground personnel aware around the working area.

## Data sheet

- Cela Essential 18T — Data sheet (PDF): https://essentials.celaplatforms.com/datasheets/cela-essential-18t-en.pdf
- Cela Essential 18TX — Data sheet (PDF): https://essentials.celaplatforms.com/datasheets/cela-essential-18tx-en.pdf
- Range presentation (PDF): https://essentials.celaplatforms.com/presentations/CELA-Essential-Range-EN.pdf

## Images

- https://essentials.celaplatforms.com/_astro/essential-18t-factory.CKUbGHcH_20aYLr.jpeg — Cela Essential 18T stabilised with the boom raised in front of the CELA Industry factory

## Other models in the range

- [Cela Essential 20TX](https://essentials.celaplatforms.com/ai/en/models/essential-20tx.md) — 20 m working height · 13.5 m outreach · 300 kg basket capacity
- [Cela Essential 20P](https://essentials.celaplatforms.com/ai/en/models/essential-20p.md) — 20 m working height · 9 m outreach · 300 kg basket capacity
- [Cela Essential 24P](https://essentials.celaplatforms.com/ai/en/models/essential-24p.md) — 24 m working height · 12.5 m outreach @ 200 kg · 300 kg basket capacity

## Contact

CELA S.r.l. · Via Iseo 5-7-9, 25045 Castegnato (BS), Italy · +39 030 9884084 · info@celaplatforms.com  
Request a quote: https://essentials.celaplatforms.com/contact/  
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