The electric boom aerial lift enables employees to carry out maintenance and building work at heights that were not previously accessible. An electric boom is designed with a work platform which could be lifted to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending on 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 clients, providing maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting equipment. Operating in 100 nations throughout the globe, 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 provided by Haulotte International: articulated booms, vertical masts, 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, construction, demolition and maintenance sites. Certain models have a jib arm which is practical for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these equipment should have some heavy machine operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to make sure that their machinery operators have received the necessary training.
It is important when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the purchased forklift has four wheel drive with most advantages. If purchasing used machine it will be essential to test drive the machinery and to verify the machine would work properly.