Telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These equipment are excellent for locations which provide limited access in industrial and construction situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms range from 31 feet 8 inches or 9.65 meters to 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These units offer working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom nomenclature usually includes a reference to the platform height of the boom so as to know the machine's capacity.
Telescopic booms are very productive on the worksite as they offer the speed, torque and traction required to get the job done. Although the equipment are made huge enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within tight spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system offered by the rough-terrain models allow the rough jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. Additionally, several specialized models offer extendable axles that retract for easy transportation and offer stability. There are multiple diesel engine choices available on the market as well.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by choosing the best lift to meet their application needs. Moreover, customizing the chosen lift will really help ensure that workers get the particular machine they need for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a wide variety of platform options. Steel platforms can range in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are a range of platform accessories available to help customize the lift for its particular application. Platform accessories could comprise the following things: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
On the market these days there are so many available options and attachments. Businesses are attempting to diversify their equipment as much as possible to be able to meet all their various customer requirements. It is really worth the research to find out what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.