CareLift Equipment has been designing and making excellent rough terrain forklifts since the year 1962. Every day the company strives to deliver value and help all their customers reach their goals since they know the bottom line is performance and dependability.
Boom lifts come in 2 general types, the straight boom lift and articulated boom lift. Both these models are normally powered hydraulically. Most commonly straight booms are the ideal option for jobs which need a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the machinery is capable of rotating 360 degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom is able to be raised vertically to below horizontal. Because the operator could steer and maneuver the vehicle whilst the boom is fully extended, it is a versatile machinery. These units are available in diesel, propane or gas configurations as well as 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive.
The articulated boom lifts are utilized for tasks which need to reach up and over obstacles in order to gain access. These specialized lifts are utilized for jobs which are not easily completed by straight telescopic booms. These lifts are practically like the straight boom lift in most aspects except in the ability of the boom to articulate. There are various articulation points on the boom in order to enable it to bend in a variety of different directions allowing it to move around any objects easily in the work site.
Several heavy-duty boom lifts come equipped with outriggers in order to maintain stability whilst the boom lift is completely extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra confidence and safety. Correct training is required prior to operating boom lifts so as to guarantee the jobsite, the operator and everyone working in the vicinity stays safe.
Boom lifts enable tasks that used to require a lot more man hours to be carried out in a much shorter time period. These machines have revolutionized the material handling business and have really increased productivity.