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Double pantograph + telescope · up-and-over agility

Cela Essential 20P

The articulated 20-metre workhorse. Its double pantograph geometry climbs vertically along façades and clears obstacles with 9.5 m of height overhang — while keeping 200 kg in the basket at full 9 m outreach.

Working height
20 m
Floor height
18 m
Outreach @ 200 kg
9 m
Basket load
300 kg

Cela Essential 20P

Working height
20 m
Floor height
18 m
Outreach @ 200 kg
9 m
Basket load
300 kg

Why it wins

  • 200 kg at full outreach

    Still 200 kg in the basket at the full 9 m: two operators keep working even at maximum reach.

  • 9.5 m of up-and-over clearance

    The double pantograph articulation gives 9.50 m of height overhang: it climbs façades vertically and clears eaves, rooflines and obstacles that straight telescopic booms can't get past.

  • Narrow-street specialist

    H+H outriggers inside the vehicle profile: set up in a single lane without closing the road — ideal for urban work.

Technical data

Technical data — Cela Essential 20P
Maximum working height20.00 m
Maximum basket floor height18.00 m
Maximum working outreach9.00 m (200 kg)
Height overhang (up-and-over)9.50 m
Maximum load in the basket300 kg
Turret rotation400°
Basket hydraulic rotation±90°
Aluminium basket1400 × 700 × 1100 mm
StabilisationH+H inside vehicle profile
Jacking capabilityRamps up to 11°
Chassis3.5 t GVW — Iveco Daily 35S14 (B licence)
Also available on Mercedes Sprinter and Isuzu
Overall length~7,570 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.

Cela Essential 20P working diagram
Essential 20P — working diagram

Standard equipment

Everything below is standard equipment on the Cela Essential 20P — included on every unit, not an options list.

  • 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 ±90°

    Turn the basket hydraulically to face the work squarely — full 180° 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.

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