An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling maintenance or building work to be performed at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform that could be raised to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is, at present, Europe's top manufacturer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, offering technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 countries around the world, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machinery, all of ground-breaking design for utmost performance and meet the every quality and safety standard.
Haulotte International provides electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, scissors, push around, for both indoor and outdoor application, 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. Certain models have a jib arm which is practical for overhanging work or for coming in close.
All operators of these machinery should have some heavy machine operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to ensure that their machinery operators have received the necessary training.
It is essential when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the bought forklift has four wheel drive with most advantages. If buying used equipment it will be necessary to test drive the machine and to make sure that the machinery would operate properly.