The electric boom aerial lift enables workers to carry out maintenance and building work at heights which were not previously accessible. An electric boom is designed with a work platform that can be lifted to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be articulated, telescopic or vertical mast depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, at present, Europe's top manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its clients, providing technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 countries around the world, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting equipment, all of innovative design for utmost performance and meet the every safety and quality standard.
The following models are offered by Haulotte International: articulated booms, vertical masts, push around, scissors, which can 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. Certain models have a jib arm that is very useful for coming in close or for overhanging work.
It is essential to know how to drive and/or use this kind of heavy machinery as well as to make certain that any workers who will be operating the equipment on a job site be fully trained in operating of the machine.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be purchased which is equipped with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If purchasing second-hand equipment it will be necessary to test drive the machine and to verify the equipment will work well.