An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling maintenance or building work to be performed at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform that could be raised to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom can be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is Europe's leading manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its customers, offering technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 countries around the world, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machines, all of original design for maximum performance and meet the every safety and quality standard.
The following models are offered by Haulotte International: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, for outdoor and indoor application, 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. Certain models have a jib arm which is useful for coming in close or for overhanging work.
It is essential to know how to drive and/or operate this kind of heavy machinery as well as to make sure that any employees who would be operating the machinery 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 which is outfitted with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If purchasing used machine it will be essential to test drive the machine and to make sure that the machinery will properly work.