An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing maintenance or building work to be performed 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 could be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is Europe's top manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its clients, 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 original design for utmost performance and meet the every quality and safety standard.
Haulotte International provides electric boom lifts in the following models: vertical masts, articulated booms, scissors, push around, that can be used both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
The boom lifts reach and speed make the great for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites. Some models have a jib arm which is really handy for coming in close or for overhanging work.
It is important to know how to drive and/or utilize this type of heavy equipment as well as to make sure that any workers who will be utilizing the equipment on a job site be completely trained in operating of the machine.
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 machine it would be necessary to test drive the machinery and to make sure that the machinery would operate well.