Greater horizontal outreach can be acquired utilizing telescopic booms rather than any other type of aerial platform. These machinery are excellent for locations which provide limited access in industrial and construction situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms range from 31 feet 8 inches or 9.65 meters to 24.38 meters and 80 feet. These models provide working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 40.15 meters or 131 feet 2 inches. Telescopic boom classification usually includes a reference to the platform height of the boom in order to know the machine's capacity.
Since they offer the torque, traction and speed needed to get the job done, telescopic booms have been extremely productive on the worksite. Even if the machines are made really huge to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in confined areas. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system provided by the rough-terrain units enable the rough jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. Additionally, some specialized models provide extendable axles that offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are many diesel engine choices available on the market too.
Lift Options
Picking the right lift to meet all their needs would allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. Furthermore, customizing the chosen lift would really help ensure that employees get the particular machinery they really require for projects.
Usually, lifts have a variety of platform options, starting with the platform size. Operators might have to choose from steel platforms ranging in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are various kinds of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its particular application. Platform accessories could include the following items: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, work lights, welder leads and tool tray.
On the market today there are a lot of available options and attachments. Companies are attempting to diversify their equipment as much as possible in order to meet their various customer needs. It is truly worth the research to know what particular alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.