Telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These types of equipment are great for locations that offer limited access in construction and industrial situations.
Telescopic booms have reach capacities ranging from 31 feet 8 inches or 9.65 meters to 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These models offer working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom classification usually includes a reference to the platform height of the boom so as to know the capacity of the machine.
Because they offer the traction, speed and torque needed to get the job done, telescopic booms have been really productive on the worksite. Even though the equipment are built huge enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in confined areas. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system offered by the rough-terrain units allow the rugged jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. Moreover, several specialized units provide extendable axles which retract for easy transportation and offer stability. There are multiple diesel engine choices offered on the market as well.
Lift Options
Choosing the best lift to suit all their requirements will allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. In addition, customizing the chosen lift will really help make certain that employees get the particular machinery they really require for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts would have a wide variety of platform options. Steel platforms can range in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are different kinds of platform accessories available to help customize the lift for its specific application. Platform accessories may include the following items: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, tool tray, work lights and welder leads.
On the market nowadays there are a lot of available attachments and options. Businesses are trying to diversify their machinery as much as they could to be able to meet their various customer needs. It is really worth the research to know what specific options your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.