An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling maintenance or building work to be carried out at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform that could be lifted to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, today, Europe's top producer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, providing maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 countries worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machines, all of original design for utmost performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
Haulotte International offers electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, push around, scissors, for both outdoor and indoor use, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the ideal tool for shipyards, maintenance, construction and demolition sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Some models have a jib arm which is useful for coming in close or for overhanging work.
It is vital to know how to drive and/or utilize this kind of heavy equipment as well as to make certain that any employees who would be operating the equipment on a job site be completely trained in operating of the equipment.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be bought that is outfitted with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If buying used equipment it will be essential to test drive the machine and to make certain that the machinery will work well.