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 designed with a work platform which can be lifted to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be articulated, telescopic or vertical mast depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is Europe's top manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its clients, offering technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 countries worldwide, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting equipment, all of original design for utmost performance and meet the every quality and safety standard.
The following models are provided by Haulotte International: articulated booms, vertical masts, scissors, push around, that can be utilized both outdoors and indoors, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the perfect tool for shipyards, maintenance, construction and demolition sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Several models have a jib arm which is useful for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these machinery should have some heavy machine operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to make certain that their machinery operators have received the required training.
It is essential when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the bought forklift has four wheel drive with most advantages. If purchasing second-hand machinery it would be essential to test drive the machine and to make sure that the machinery will work well.