An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing maintenance or building work to be performed at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform which could be lifted to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom can be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending on the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, today, Europe's top producer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, offering technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting equipment, all of ground-breaking design for maximum performance and meet the every standard for safety and quality.
The following models are offered by Haulotte International: articulated booms, vertical masts, scissors, push around, for both indoor and outdoor use, according to model.
The boom lifts speed and reach make the great for shipyards, maintenance, construction and demolition sites. Some models have a jib arm that is handy for overhanging work or for coming in close.
It is vital to know how to drive and/or operate this kind of heavy equipment as well as to make sure that any employees who would be utilizing the machine on a job site be completely trained in operating of the machine.
It is important when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the bought forklift has four wheel drive with most benefits. If purchasing used equipment it would be necessary to test drive the machine and to make certain that the equipment would operate well.