An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling maintenance or building work to be done at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform which could be raised to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is, today, Europe's top producer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, providing technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 nations around the globe, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machinery, all of innovative design for utmost performance and meet the every quality and safety standard.
Haulotte International offers electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, scissors, push around, which can be utilized both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the ideal tool for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Some models have a jib arm which is handy for overhanging work or for coming in close.
All operators of these equipment must have some heavy machinery operator training and it is the responsibility of the company to ensure that their equipment operators have received the necessary training.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be purchased that is outfitted with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If purchasing used machinery it would be essential to test drive the machine and to verify the equipment will properly work.