Greater horizontal outreach could be attained utilizing telescopic booms rather than any other type of aerial platform. These types of machines are great for locations which provide limited access in industrial and construction situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms range from 9.65 meters or 31 feet 8 inches to 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These units offer working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom nomenclature normally includes a reference to the boom's platform height in order to identify the machine's capacity.
Because they offer the torque, traction and speed needed to get the job completed, telescopic booms have been very productive on the worksite. Although the equipment are made really huge to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within confined spaces. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle provided by the rough-terrain models allow the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. In addition, some specialized units provide extendable axles which provide stability and retract for easy transportation. There are multiple diesel engine alternatives offered on the market too.
Lift Options
Choosing the best lift to suit their needs will allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. In addition, customizing the chosen lift would really help ensure that workers get the particular equipment they require for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts would have a wide variety of platform options. Steel platforms may vary in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are a range of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its specific application. Platform accessories could comprise the following items: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
On the market today there are a lot of available options and attachments. Businesses are trying to diversify their machinery as much as they could in order to satisfy their various customer requirements. It is worth the research to find out what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift can utilize.