An Electric boom is an aerial lift enabling building or maintenance work to be carried out 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 may be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is Europe's leading producer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its customers, offering maintenance, technical assistance for all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 countries around the globe, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting equipment, all of ground-breaking design for utmost performance and meet the every quality and safety standard.
The following models are provided by Haulotte International: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, for both outdoor and indoor application, 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. Several models have a jib arm which is very practical for coming in close or for overhanging work.
It is essential to know how to drive and/or use this type of heavy equipment as well as to make certain that any workers who will be using the equipment on a job site be completely trained in the operation of the machinery.
When looking to buy a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be purchased which is outfitted with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If purchasing used machine it will be necessary to test drive the machine and to verify the machinery would work well.