Telescopic booms other than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These types of equipment are great for places that offer limited access in construction and industrial situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms vary from 9.65 meters or 31 feet 8 inches to 24.38 meters and 80 feet. These models provide working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 40.15 meters or 131 feet 2 inches. Telescopic boom nomenclature normally includes a reference to the boom's platform height so as to know the machine's capacity.
Because they provide the traction, speed and torque needed to get the job done, telescopic booms have been really productive on the worksite. Even though the equipment are built big enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within tight spaces. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle provided by the rough-terrain units enable the rough jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. Additionally, several specialized units provide extendable axles which offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are various diesel engine options available on the market also.
Lift Options
Picking the right lift to suit their requirements will allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. In addition, customizing the chosen lift will really help make certain that workers get the specific equipment they require for projects.
Usually, lifts have a variety of platform options, starting with the platform size. Operators might need to choose from steel platforms ranging in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are a variety of platform accessories available to help customize the lift for its particular use. Platform accessories can comprise the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
On the market today there are lots of available options and attachments. Businesses are attempting to diversify their machinery as much as they could to be able to suit their many different customer needs. It is worth the research to find out what particular alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.