CareLift Equipment has been designing and making excellent rough terrain forklifts since 1962. Each and every day the company strives to help their customers reach their objectives and deliver value as they know the bottom line is performance and reliability.
Boom lifts are available in 2 general kinds, the straight boom lift and articulated boom lift. These units are usually powered hydraulically. Most often straight booms are the great choice for tasks that require a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the equipment is capable of rotating three hundred sixty degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom can be vertically raised to below horizontal. Because the operator can steer and maneuver the vehicle whilst the boom is fully extended, it is a versatile equipment. These models are available in 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, as well as gas, diesel or propane configurations.
The articulated boom lifts are used for jobs that require to reach up and over obstacles in order to gain access. These specialized lifts are used for tasks which are not easily completed by straight telescopic booms. These lifts are almost like the straight boom lift in most aspects except in the ability of the boom to articulate. There are various articulation points on the boom in order to enable it to bend in a variety of different directions allowing it to move easily around any objects within the work site.
Several heavy-duty boom lifts come outfitted with outriggers so as to maintain stability whilst the boom lift is fully extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra confidence and safety. Proper training is required prior to using boom lifts so as to ensure the operator, the jobsite and everybody working in the vicinity stays safe.
The boom lift allows for jobs requiring a lot of man power to be done in a lot less time. These machinery have revolutionized the material handling industry and have greatly increased production.