An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be done at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform that 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 leading producer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, providing maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 countries around the world, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting equipment, all of ground-breaking design for maximum performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
The following models are offered by Haulotte International: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, which could be utilized both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
The boom lifts speed and reach make the great for shipyards, construction, demolition and maintenance sites. Some models have a jib arm that is really practical for overhanging work or for coming in close.
It is vital to know how to drive and/or use this kind of heavy machinery as well as to make certain that any employees who would be using the machine on a job site be fully trained in the operation of the equipment.
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 buying used machinery it would be essential to test drive the machinery and to verify the machinery would properly operate.