An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling maintenance or building work to be done at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform which can be raised to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom can be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is, these days, Europe's top manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, offering maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machinery, all of innovative design for maximum performance and meet the every quality and safety standard.
The following models are offered by Haulotte International: articulated booms, vertical masts, push around, scissors, that could be utilized both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
The boom lifts reach and speed make the great for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites. Certain models have a jib arm that is handy for coming in close or for overhanging work.
It is vital to know how to drive and/or utilize this kind of heavy equipment as well as to make certain that any workers who will be utilizing the equipment on a job site be completely trained in the operation of the equipment.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be bought which is equipped with four wheel drive for the most benefits. If buying used equipment it will be necessary to test drive the machinery and to verify the equipment will work well.