An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing maintenance or building 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 utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom can be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending on the application needs.
Haulotte International is Europe's top producer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its customers, providing maintenance, technical assistance for all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 countries worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machinery, all of ground-breaking design for maximum performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
Haulotte International offers electric boom lifts in the following models: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, that could be used both outdoors and indoors, according to model.
The boom lifts speed and reach make the great for shipyards, maintenance, construction and demolition sites. Some models have a jib arm which is very useful for overhanging work or for coming in close.
It is vital to know how to drive and/or operate this type of heavy machinery as well as to make certain that any employees who would be using the machine on a job site be fully trained in the operation of the machinery.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be purchased which is equipped with four wheel drive for the most benefits. If purchasing used equipment it would be necessary to test drive the machinery and to make certain that the machinery will properly operate.