Hydek Scaffolding Dealers & Suppliers

About Hydek

Overview: Hydek is a brand of hydraulic mast climbing work platforms originally designed and manufactured by an Atlanta, Georgia company and distributed internationally. Hydek platforms use gas-powered hydraulic drive systems to climb a tied mast, giving masonry crews a high-capacity work deck that moves up with the wall. In 2017, Klimer Platforms acquired the manufacturing rights to the Hydek line and announced a redesigned next generation focused on masonry.

Hydek built its reputation on heavy-duty hydraulic mast climbers for masonry contractors, with models such as the gas-powered Mark II-724. Because the platform climbs with the work, masons can stay at the most productive height while pallets of brick or block and tubs of mortar ride on the same deck. Contractors reported major productivity gains compared with conventional scaffolding, with some projects finishing weeks ahead of schedule.

After acquiring the manufacturing rights, Klimer Platforms, a mast climber manufacturer and rental company with branches in the U.S. and Canada, set out to redesign Hydek using feedback from existing users, aiming for a dedicated masonry machine that travels smoothly and is easy to operate. Many Hydek platforms remain in contractor and rental fleets today. Through Scaffold Exchange, you can find Hydek mast climbers and the providers who sell, rent, and service them.

Hydek Mast Climber Features

Hydek mast climbers are built around heavy masonry work. Key features and components include the following.

Drive

Gas-Powered Hydraulic Drive

Self-contained hydraulic drive units that climb the mast without needing electrical power on site.

Capacity

High-Capacity Work Decks

Platforms sized to carry masons along with brick, block, mortar, and tools on the same deck.

Masts

Single & Twin-Mast Setups

Single-mast units for smaller areas and twin-mast configurations for long, continuous wall runs.

Setup

Freestanding & Bearing Modes

Configurations that let contractors maximize wall coverage depending on height and site conditions.

Support

Parts, Service & Rental

Parts, service, and rental support for Hydek platforms through the manufacturer and rental providers.

Where Hydek Mast Climbers Are Used

Hydek mast climbers are used mainly on masonry and facade projects, including the following.

Brick and block wall construction

Big-box retail and warehouses

Schools, gyms, and athletic facilities

Mid and high-rise masonry buildings

Stone and veneer facades

Facade restoration

Tall single-story walls

Masonry contractor and rental fleets

How Hydek Compares to Other Manufacturers

Hydek is one of several mast climbing and adjustable access options for masonry work. Here is how it compares.

Fraco Mast Climbers - CAN Mfr.

Canadian mast access systems

Work platforms and transport platforms
Construction hoists and permanent elevators
Founded by a mason for masons
Best for masonry and special projects

Hydro Mobile - CAN Mfr.

Canadian mast climber manufacturer

Hydraulic and electric mast climbers
High-capacity platform series
Built in Canada
Best for masonry and heavy loads

Hydek - US Mfr. ← You are here

Hydraulic masonry mast climbers

Gas-powered hydraulic drive
High-capacity work decks
Built for heavy masonry loads
Best for brick and block contractors

Dunlop Mastclimbers - US Mfr.

U.S. mast climber specialist

Design, manufacture, and rental since 1984
Curved and custom configurations
Installer training and certification
Best for complex and curved structures

EZ Crank Up Scaffold - US Mfr.

Crank-up masonry scaffolding

Platform raised by crank
No engine or hydraulics
Lower-rise masonry work
Best for low and mid-rise walls

OSHA Compliance & Safety Standards

OSHA does not have a standard written specifically for mast climbing work platforms, so on U.S. construction sites they are generally held to OSHA's scaffold requirements in 29 CFR 1926.451, along with the manufacturer's instructions. The consensus standard ANSI/SAIA A92.9 covers mast climber design, installation, use, and training in more detail. Gas-powered units also require attention to fuel handling and exhaust, especially in enclosed areas.

Installed per the manufacturer's instructions and engineering
Mast ties and anchors installed at the specified spacing
Rated load posted and never exceeded
Guardrails on all open sides of the platform
Fuel handled safely and exhaust kept away from enclosed areas
Inspected by a competent person before each shift

OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1926.451

Scaffolds — General Requirements — U.S. Construction Regulations

OSHA Interpretations & Rulings →

Frequently Asked Questions

Hydek is a line of gas-powered hydraulic mast climbing work platforms built for heavy masonry work. The platform climbs a tied mast, carrying masons and materials up the wall as it rises.

Hydek was originally designed and manufactured by an Atlanta, Georgia company. In 2017, Klimer Platforms acquired the manufacturing rights to the Hydek line and announced a redesigned next generation. Check with your supplier for current manufacturing and parts support.

Hydraulic mast climbers can carry heavy loads of brick, block, and mortar along with the crew, and the platform moves up in small increments as the wall rises. That keeps masons at a productive height and reduces time spent building scaffold levels and restocking materials.

Both raise the work platform as the wall goes up. Hydek uses a powered hydraulic drive and generally handles heavier loads and taller walls, while crank-up scaffolding is raised by hand and is often used on lower and mid-rise masonry.

There is no OSHA standard specific to mast climbers, so OSHA generally applies its scaffold rules in 29 CFR 1926.451. The ANSI/SAIA A92.9 standard covers mast climbing work platforms in detail. Visit the OSHA website for full interpretations and rulings.

Use the Scaffold Exchange map to search by your location and filter by manufacturer. You can see which providers sell, rent, or service Hydek mast climbers and contact them directly through the platform.

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