An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be carried out at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform that can be raised to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, nowadays, Europe's top manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, offering technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 countries throughout the world, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting equipment, all of innovative design for maximum performance and meet the every safety and quality standard.
The following models are provided by Haulotte International: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, for both outdoor and indoor use, according to model.
The boom lifts reach and speed make the great for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites. Certain models have a jib arm which is useful for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these machines should have some heavy machinery operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to make certain that their machine operators have received the necessary training.
When looking to purchase a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be bought which is outfitted with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If buying used machine it will be essential to test drive the machine and to make sure that the equipment will work well.