An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing building or maintenance work to be carried out at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform that could be lifted to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is Europe's leading manufacturer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its customers, offering technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 countries around the globe, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machinery, all of ground-breaking design for maximum performance and meet the every safety and quality standard.
Haulotte International provides electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, scissors, push around, that could be used both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
The boom lifts speed and reach make the great for shipyards, construction, demolition and maintenance sites. Certain models have a jib arm that is very practical for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these machines should have some heavy machine operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to make certain that their equipment operators have received the necessary training.
When looking to purchase a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be purchased which is equipped with four wheel drive for the most benefits. If purchasing second-hand machine it will be necessary to test drive the machine and to verify the machinery will work well.