An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing maintenance or building work to be done at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform that can be raised to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending on the application requirements.
Haulotte International is Europe's top producer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts. The company 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 machines, all of ground-breaking design for utmost performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
Haulotte International offers electric boom lifts in the following models: vertical masts, articulated booms, scissors, push around, for indoor and outdoor use, according to model.
The boom lifts reach and speed make the great for shipyards, construction, demolition and maintenance sites. Some models have a jib arm which is useful for coming in close or for overhanging work.
It is essential to know how to drive and/or utilize this kind of heavy equipment as well as to make sure that any employees who would be using the equipment on a job site be fully trained in operating of the machine.
It is important when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the purchased forklift has four wheel drive with most advantages. If buying second-hand machinery it will be necessary to test drive the machinery and to verify the machine would properly operate.