An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing maintenance or building work to be done at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform which could be raised to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending on the application requirements.
Haulotte International is Europe's top producer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its clients, providing maintenance, technical assistance for all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 countries worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machinery, all of ground-breaking design for utmost performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
Haulotte International provides electric boom lifts in the following models: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, that can be used both outdoors and indoors, according to model.
The boom lifts reach and speed make the great for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites. Some models have a jib arm which is very practical for overhanging work or for coming in close.
All operators of these machines should have some heavy equipment operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to make certain that their equipment operators have received the necessary training.
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 buying second-hand machinery it will be necessary to test drive the equipment and to make certain that the equipment will properly work.