An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing maintenance or building work to be carried out at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform that can be lifted to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, these days, Europe's top manufacturer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, offering technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting equipment. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machinery, all of innovative design for maximum performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
The following models are offered by Haulotte International: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, which can be utilized both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the perfect tool for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Some models have a jib arm that is handy for coming in close or for overhanging work.
It is vital to know how to drive and/or use this type of heavy machinery as well as to make certain that any employees who will be utilizing the equipment on a job site be completely trained in operating of the equipment.
When looking to purchase a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be purchased that is outfitted with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If purchasing used machine it would be necessary to test drive the equipment and to make sure that the machinery will properly operate.