Rough terrain forklifts have been manufactured by CareLift Equipment, since the year 1962. Every day the company strives to deliver value and help their customers reach their objectives because they know the bottom line is reliability and performance.
Boom lifts are available in 2 general types, the straight boom lift and articulated boom lift. These models are often hydraulically powered. Most commonly straight booms are the great choice for tasks which require a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the machinery is capable of rotating three hundred sixty degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom is able to be vertically raised to below horizontal. Because the operator can steer and maneuver the vehicle while the boom is fully extended, it is a really versatile machine. These models come in diesel, propane or gas configurations as well as 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive.
The articulated boom lifts are used for tasks which require to reach up and over obstacles in order to gain access. These specialized lifts are utilized for tasks that are not easily carried out by straight telescopic booms. These lifts are almost like the straight boom lift in the majority of aspects except in the boom's ability to articulate. There are various articulation points on the boom in order to allow it to bend in a variety of different directions allowing it to easily move around any objects within the work site.
Some heavy-duty boom lifts come outfitted with outriggers so as to maintain stability while the boom lift is completely extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra safety and confidence. Proper training is necessary before utilizing boom lifts so as to ensure the jobsite, the operator and everybody working in the vicinity stays safe.
Boom lifts enable jobs which used to need many more man hours to be carried out in a much shorter time period. These machines have revolutionized the material handling business and have greatly increased production.