An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be carried out at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform which can be raised to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is Europe's leading producer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its clients, providing maintenance, technical assistance for all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 nations around the globe, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machines, all of ground-breaking design for maximum performance and meet the every safety and quality standard.
Haulotte International provides electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, push around, scissors, which can be utilized both outdoors and indoors, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the ideal tool for shipyards, construction, demolition and maintenance sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Certain models have a jib arm that is handy for overhanging work or for coming in close.
All operators of these machinery must have some heavy equipment operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to ensure that their equipment operators have received the necessary training.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be bought which is equipped with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If purchasing second-hand equipment it would be necessary to test drive the machinery and to make certain that the equipment will properly work.