An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be done at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform that could be raised to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, today, Europe's top manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its clients, providing technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 countries throughout the world, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machines, all of ground-breaking design for utmost performance and meet the every quality and safety standard.
Haulotte International offers electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, push around, scissors, for outdoor and indoor application, according to model.
The boom lifts speed and reach 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 important to know how to drive and/or operate this kind of heavy equipment as well as to make sure that any employees who will be utilizing the equipment on a job site be completely trained in the operation of the machine.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be bought which is outfitted with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If purchasing second-hand machine it would be essential to test drive the equipment and to verify the equipment would properly work.