An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling maintenance or building work to be performed 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 can be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending on the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, today, Europe's top manufacturer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, providing technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 nations throughout the world, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machinery, all of innovative design for utmost performance and meet the every safety and quality standard.
Haulotte International provides electric boom lifts in the following models: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, that could be used both outdoors and indoors, according to model.
The boom lifts speed and reach make the great for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites. Some 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 machine operator training and it is the responsibility of the company to make certain that their machinery operators have received the necessary training.
It is important when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the purchased forklift has four wheel drive with most advantages. If buying second-hand machine it would be necessary to test drive the machine and to make sure that the machinery would work properly.