An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling maintenance or building work to be carried out at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform that can be raised to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, nowadays, Europe's leading producer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its clients, providing technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting equipment. Operating in 100 nations around the world, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting equipment, all of ground-breaking design for maximum 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, for both outdoor and indoor use, according to model.
Their long reach and speed make them the ideal tool for shipyards, maintenance, construction and demolition sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Several models have a jib arm that is really handy for overhanging work or for coming in close.
All operators of these machinery should have some heavy equipment operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to ensure that their machine operators have received the required training.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be bought that is equipped with four wheel drive for the most benefits. If buying used machinery it would be essential to test drive the machine and to make sure that the machinery will work properly.