An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be performed at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform which can 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 Europe's leading manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its customers, offering maintenance, technical assistance for all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 countries throughout the world, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machinery, all of original design for utmost performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
Haulotte International provides electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, push around, scissors, for both outdoor and indoor application, 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 really handy for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these machinery should have some heavy equipment operator training and it is the responsibility of the company to make certain that their machine operators have received the required training.
It is vital when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the bought forklift has four wheel drive with most advantages. If buying used machinery it would be necessary to test drive the machine and to make certain that the equipment will properly operate.