Greater horizontal outreach can be obtained using telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform. These types of equipment are great for locations which offer limited access in industrial and construction situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms vary from 9.65 meters or 31 feet 8 inches to 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These units offer working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom classification typically includes a reference to the platform height of the boom in order to know the machine's capacity.
As they provide the speed, torque and traction needed to get the job completed, telescopic booms have been really productive on the worksite. While the equipment are built really huge to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in confined spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system offered by the rough-terrain models enable the rugged jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Furthermore, several particular models provide extendable axles that retract for easy transportation and provide stability. There are various diesel engine alternatives offered on the market as well.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by choosing the right lift to meet their application requirements. Additionally, customizing the chosen lift will really help ensure that employees get the particular equipment they truly require for projects.
Usually, lifts have a variety of platform options, starting with the platform size. Operators may need to choose from steel platforms ranging in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are a variety of platform accessories available to help modify the lift for its specific use. Platform accessories may include the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
On the market today there are so many available options and attachments. Businesses are trying to diversify their machinery as much as possible in order to suit all their various customer requirements. It is truly worth the research to find out what particular options your telescopic boom lift could use.