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 made with a work platform that can be raised to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, today, Europe's leading manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, providing maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting equipment. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machinery, all of original design for utmost performance and meet the every safety and quality standard.
Haulotte International offers electric boom lifts in the following models: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, that can be utilized both outdoors and indoors, according to model.
The boom lifts reach and speed make the great for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites. Certain models have a jib arm which is very practical for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these machinery should have some heavy equipment operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to ensure that their machine operators have received the required training.
When looking to purchase a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be purchased that is equipped with four wheel drive for the most benefits. If buying used equipment it will be necessary to test drive the machine and to make certain that the equipment would operate well.