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 could be lifted to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be articulated, telescopic or vertical mast depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is Europe's leading producer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its customers, providing maintenance, technical assistance for all their lifting equipment. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machinery, all of ground-breaking design for maximum performance and meet the every quality and safety standard.
Haulotte International provides electric boom lifts in the following models: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, for both outdoor and indoor use, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the ideal tool for shipyards, maintenance, construction and demolition sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Certain models have a jib arm which is really practical 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 company to ensure that their machine operators have received the required training.
It is vital when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the bought forklift has four wheel drive with most advantages. If buying used machine it would be essential to test drive the machine and to verify the machinery would operate well.