Greater horizontal outreach can be attained utilizing telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform. These equipment are excellent for places that offer limited access in construction and industrial situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms vary from 31 feet 8 inches or 9.65 meters to 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These models offer working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom classification usually includes a reference to the platform height of the boom so as to know the equipment's capacity.
Telescopic booms are extremely productive on the worksite because they offer the torque, traction and speed needed to get the job done. Even though the equipment are made very large to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within tight areas. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle provided by the rough-terrain models enable the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. In addition, some particular units offer extendable axles that offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are many diesel engine choices available on the market as well.
Lift Options
Choosing the best lift to suit all their requirements would enable operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. In addition, customizing the chosen lift would help make certain that workers get the specific machine they need for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a wide variety of platform options. Steel platforms could range in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are a range of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its particular use. Platform accessories can include the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, tool tray, work lights and welder leads.
On the market today there are so many available options and attachments. Businesses are attempting to diversify their machinery as much as possible in order to meet their various customer requirements. It is truly worth the research to find out what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of using.