An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing maintenance or building work to be performed at height and is powered by electricity. An electric boom is made with a work platform which can be raised to a required height via a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is, these days, Europe's leading manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, providing maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 countries around the globe, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machinery, all of innovative design for utmost performance and meet the every standard for safety and quality.
Haulotte International offers electric boom lifts in the following models: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, for both indoor and outdoor application, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the perfect tool for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Several models have a jib arm that is practical for overhanging work or for coming in close.
It is essential to know how to drive and/or operate this kind of heavy machine as well as to make sure that any workers who would be using the machine on a job site be completely trained in the operation of the equipment.
When looking to purchase a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be bought which is outfitted with four wheel drive for the most benefits. If buying used machinery it will be essential to test drive the machine and to verify the machinery would operate properly.