An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be performed at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform which could be raised to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is Europe's top producer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its clients, providing technical assistance, maintenance of all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 countries worldwide, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machines, all of innovative design for maximum performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
Haulotte International provides electric boom lifts in the following models: articulated booms, vertical masts, scissors, push around, that could be used both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
Their long reach and speed make them the ideal tool for shipyards, construction, demolition and maintenance sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Certain models have a jib arm that is practical for overhanging work or for coming in close.
It is important to know how to drive and/or operate this type of heavy machinery as well as to make certain that any workers who will be using the machinery on a job site be fully trained in the operation of the equipment.
When looking to purchase a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be bought which is equipped with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If purchasing second-hand machinery it would be essential to test drive the machine and to verify the machinery will properly work.