An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing building or maintenance work to be performed at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform which could be lifted to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is, today, Europe's top manufacturer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts and has a full service policy for its clients, providing technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 countries worldwide, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machinery, all of original design for utmost performance and meet the every quality and safety standard.
Haulotte International offers electric boom lifts in the following models: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, which can be utilized both outdoors and indoors, according to model.
Their long reach and speed make them the ideal tool for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Several models have a jib arm which is handy for coming in close or for overhanging work.
It is essential to know how to drive and/or use this kind of heavy machinery as well as to make sure that any employees who would be operating the equipment on a job site be completely trained in the operation of the equipment.
It is important when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the purchased forklift has four wheel drive with most benefits. If buying second-hand machine it would be necessary to test drive the machinery and to make sure that the equipment would properly work.