An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be carried out at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform which can be raised to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom can be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, at present, Europe's top manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its clients, providing technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting equipment. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machinery, all of original design for maximum performance and meet the every safety and quality standard.
Haulotte International offers electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, scissors, push around, that can be utilized both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
The boom lifts reach and speed make the great for shipyards, maintenance, construction and demolition sites. Some models have a jib arm that is really useful for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these equipment should have some heavy equipment operator training and it is the responsibility of the company to make sure that their machinery operators have received the required training.
It is essential when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the purchased forklift has four wheel drive with most benefits. If purchasing used machine it will be necessary to test drive the machine and to make certain that the equipment will properly work.