An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be done at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform that could be raised to a required height using a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be articulated, telescopic or vertical mast depending on the application requirements.
Haulotte International is, at present, Europe's leading manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, offering maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 countries around the world, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machinery, 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, that could be used both outdoors and indoors, according to model.
Their long reach and speed make them the perfect tool for shipyards, maintenance, construction and demolition sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Certain models have a jib arm that is very useful for overhanging work or for coming in close.
All operators of these equipment should have some heavy machine operator training and it is the responsibility of the business to ensure that their machine operators have received the necessary training.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be bought that is outfitted with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If buying second-hand equipment it would be essential to test drive the equipment and to verify the machine will properly operate.