An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing building or maintenance work to be carried out at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform which can be lifted to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is Europe's top manufacturer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its customers, providing technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting equipment. Operating in 100 countries around the world, Haulotte International has over 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: articulated booms, vertical masts, scissors, push around, for indoor and outdoor use, according to model.
The boom lifts speed and reach make the great for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites. Several models have a jib arm that is handy for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these machines must have some heavy equipment operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to ensure that their machinery operators have received the required 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 equipment it would be necessary to test drive the machinery and to verify the machinery will work properly.