An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing maintenance or building work to be done at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform which can be lifted to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom can be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending on the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, nowadays, Europe's top producer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts and has a full service policy for its clients, offering technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting equipment. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machines, all of innovative design for maximum performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
The following models are provided by Haulotte International: articulated booms, vertical masts, scissors, push around, which could be used both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the perfect tool for shipyards, construction, demolition and maintenance sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Several models have a jib arm which is useful for overhanging work or for coming in close.
All operators of these equipment should have some heavy equipment operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to make sure that their machine 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 purchasing second-hand equipment it would be essential to test drive the equipment and to verify the equipment would properly operate.