An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing building or maintenance work to be done at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform which could be raised to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is Europe's top 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 worldwide, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machines, all of innovative design for utmost performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
The following models are provided by Haulotte International: articulated booms, vertical masts, push around, scissors, which could be utilized both outdoors and indoors, according to model.
The boom lifts reach and speed make the great for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites. Certain models have a jib arm which is useful for overhanging work or for coming in close.
It is important to know how to drive and/or operate this type of heavy machine as well as to make sure that any workers who would be operating the equipment on a job site be completely trained in operating of the machine.
It is essential when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the bought forklift has four wheel drive with most benefits. If purchasing second-hand machine it would be essential to test drive the machinery and to make sure that the equipment would properly operate.