Telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These machinery are great for places that provide limited access in construction and industrial situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms vary from 9.65 meters or 31 feet 8 inches to 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These models offer working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom classification usually includes a reference to the boom's platform height so as to know the capacity of the machine.
Telescopic booms are really productive on the worksite because they offer the torque, traction and speed needed to get the job completed. While the machinery are built very huge to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within tight areas. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle offered by the rough-terrain units allow the rugged jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. In addition, some specialized models provide extendable axles that offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are many diesel engine choices offered on the market also.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by picking the right lift to meet all their application needs. Moreover, customizing the chosen lift would really help ensure that employees get the specific machinery they need for projects.
Usually, lifts have a variety of platform options, starting with the platform size. Operators may have to choose from steel platforms ranging in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are different types of available platform accessories to help modify the lift for its particular use. Platform accessories could consist of the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, work lights, welder leads and tool tray.
There are a lot of different options and attachments available on the market these days. Companies are trying to diversify their machinery as much as they could to be able to satisfy their many different customer requirements. It is worth the research to find out what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift can utilize.