An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be performed at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform that can be raised to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending on the application requirements.
Haulotte International is Europe's top manufacturer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its customers, providing maintenance, technical assistance for all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machines, all of ground-breaking design for utmost performance and meet the every standard for safety and quality.
The following models are provided by Haulotte International: vertical masts, articulated booms, scissors, push around, for both 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. Some models have a jib arm which is useful for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these machinery must have some heavy machinery operator training and it is the responsibility of the company to make certain that their machine operators have received the required training.
It is important when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the purchased forklift has four wheel drive with most advantages. If purchasing used machine it would be necessary to test drive the machine and to make sure that the machinery will properly work.