An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be done at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform that could be lifted to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is, at present, Europe's leading manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, offering technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 countries worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machines, all of ground-breaking design for maximum performance and meet the every quality and safety standard.
Haulotte International offers electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, scissors, push around, which could be used both outdoors and indoors, according to model.
The boom lifts speed and reach make the great for shipyards, construction, demolition and maintenance sites. Several models have a jib arm which is very practical for overhanging work or for coming in close.
It is essential to know how to drive and/or operate this kind of heavy machinery as well as to make certain that any employees who will be operating the machine on a job site be completely trained in the operation of the machinery.
It is vital 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 machinery it would be necessary to test drive the machinery and to make sure that the machine will work properly.