An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be performed at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform that can be lifted to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending on the application requirements.
Haulotte International is Europe's leading 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 machines. Operating in 100 countries worldwide, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machinery, all of ground-breaking design for maximum 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, construction, demolition and maintenance sites. Certain models have a jib arm which is very practical for overhanging work or for coming in close.
It is vital to know how to drive and/or utilize this type of heavy machinery as well as to make certain that any employees who would be operating the machine on a job site be fully trained in the operation of the machinery.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be purchased which is equipped with four wheel drive for the most benefits. If purchasing used equipment it would be necessary to test drive the machine and to make sure that the equipment will operate properly.