An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling maintenance or building work to be done at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform that can be lifted 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, these days, Europe's leading producer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its clients, offering maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machines, all of original design for utmost performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
The following models are provided by Haulotte International: articulated booms, vertical masts, push around, scissors, for indoor and outdoor use, according to model.
The boom lifts speed and reach make the great for shipyards, maintenance, construction and demolition sites. Several models have a jib arm which is very useful for overhanging work or for coming in close.
It is vital to know how to drive and/or use this kind of heavy equipment as well as to make sure that any employees who would be operating the equipment on a job site be completely trained in the operation of the machinery.
When looking to purchase a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be purchased that is equipped with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If buying second-hand equipment it would be essential to test drive the machine and to make certain that the machine would properly work.