An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling maintenance or building work to be carried out at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform which could be raised to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be articulated, telescopic or vertical mast depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, these days, Europe's top producer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts and has a full service policy for its clients, providing maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 countries worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting equipment, all of innovative design for utmost performance and meet the every safety and quality standard.
The following models are provided by Haulotte International: articulated booms, vertical masts, push around, scissors, that can be utilized both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the ideal tool for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Certain models have a jib arm which is very useful for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these machinery should have some heavy machinery operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to make certain that their machinery operators have received the required 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 benefits. If buying second-hand machine it would be necessary to test drive the equipment and to make sure that the machinery will operate well.