An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be carried out at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform that could be lifted to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending on the application requirements.
Haulotte International is Europe's leading producer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its customers, offering technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting equipment. Operating in 100 countries worldwide, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting equipment, all of original design for maximum performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
Haulotte International provides electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, push around, scissors, for both indoor and outdoor application, according to model.
The boom lifts reach and speed make the great for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites. Several models have a jib arm that is handy for overhanging work or for coming in close.
All operators of these machinery should have some heavy machinery operator training and it is the responsibility of the company to ensure that their machinery operators have received the necessary training.
It is important when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the bought forklift has four wheel drive with most benefits. If buying used machinery it will be necessary to test drive the equipment and to make sure that the machinery would operate properly.