An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling maintenance or building 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 via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending on the application needs.
Haulotte International is, these days, Europe's top producer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its clients, offering maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting equipment. Operating in 100 countries throughout the world, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machines, all of original design for utmost performance and meet the every safety and quality standard.
Haulotte International provides electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, push around, scissors, for indoor and outdoor use, 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 which is useful for overhanging work or for coming in close.
It is vital to know how to drive and/or utilize this type of heavy equipment as well as to make sure that any workers who would be utilizing the machinery on a job site be completely trained in operating of the machine.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be purchased that is outfitted with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If purchasing used equipment it would be necessary to test drive the machine and to verify the machine would operate properly.