The electric boom aerial lift allows workers to carry out maintenance and building work at heights that were not previously accessible. An electric boom is designed with a work platform that could be raised to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom could be telescopic, vertical mast or articulated depending upon the application requirements.
Haulotte International is Europe's leading manufacturer of electric boom lifts and diesel boom lifts. The company has a full service policy for its clients, offering maintenance, technical assistance for all their lifting equipment. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has over 50 models of lifting machines, all of innovative 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, for indoor and outdoor use, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the ideal 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 useful for coming in close or for overhanging work.
All operators of these equipment should have some heavy machine operator training and it is the responsibility of the company to ensure that their machinery operators have received the required training.
It is essential when looking at adding a forklift boom, it is recommended that the purchased forklift has four wheel drive with most advantages. If buying second-hand machinery it would be necessary to test drive the equipment and to verify the machine would work well.