An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be done at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform which can be lifted to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom can be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending on the application requirements.
Haulotte International is Europe's top manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its customers, providing maintenance, technical assistance for all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 countries around the world, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting equipment, all of ground-breaking design for maximum performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
The following models are provided by Haulotte International: vertical masts, articulated booms, scissors, push around, which could be used both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
The boom lifts reach and speed make the great for shipyards, construction, demolition and maintenance sites. Certain models have a jib arm that is handy for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these machinery should have some heavy equipment operator training and it is the responsibility of the company 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 that is equipped with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If buying used machinery it would be necessary to test drive the equipment and to verify the equipment would work well.