An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing building or maintenance work to be done at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform which could be raised to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom can be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending on 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 clients, offering technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machines, all of innovative design for utmost performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
The following models are offered by Haulotte International: vertical masts, articulated booms, scissors, push around, for indoor and outdoor application, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the perfect tool for shipyards, maintenance, construction and demolition sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Some models have a jib arm which is useful for overhanging work or for coming in close.
All operators of these machines must have some heavy machinery operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to make sure that their machine operators have received the required training.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be bought which is equipped with four wheel drive for the most benefits. If buying used machine it would be essential to test drive the machine and to verify the machine will work properly.