CareLift Equipment has been engineering and building excellent rough terrain forklifts ever since 1962. Each day the company strives to help all their customers reach their objectives and deliver value because they know the bottom line is reliability and performance.
Boom lifts are available in 2 general kinds, the articulated boom lift and straight boom lift. Both these units are normally hydraulically powered. Most often straight booms are the great option for tasks which require a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the equipment can rotate 360 degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom can be raised vertically to below horizontal. As the operator could steer and maneuver the vehicle while the boom is fully extended, it is a versatile equipment. These models come in 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive, as well as gas, diesel or propane configurations.
The articulated boom lifts are used for jobs that require to reach up and over obstacles in order to gain access. These specialized lifts are utilized for tasks that are not easily completed by straight telescopic booms. These lifts are practically like the straight boom lift in the majority of aspects except in the ability of the boom to articulate. There are various articulation points on the boom in order to enable it to bend in a variety of different directions allowing it to move easily around any objects in the work environment.
Some heavy-duty boom lifts come outfitted with outriggers in order to maintain stability while the boom lift is fully extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra safety and confidence. Correct training is required before using boom lifts in order to ensure the operator, the jobsite and everybody working in the vicinity stays safe.
The boom lift allows for tasks requiring lots of man power to be done in much less time. These machines have revolutionized the material handling business and have greatly increased production.