An Electric boom is an aerial lift allowing building or maintenance work to be carried out at height and is run by electricity. An electric boom is designed with a work platform that could be lifted to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom can be vertical mast, articulated or telescopic depending on the application needs.
Haulotte International is, today, Europe's top manufacturer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts and has a full service policy for its clients, providing maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting machinery. Operating in 100 nations around the world, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machines, all of ground-breaking design for maximum performance and meet the every safety and quality standard.
The following models are provided by Haulotte International: vertical masts, articulated booms, scissors, push around, which can be used both indoors and outdoors, 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 very handy for overhanging work or for coming in close.
All operators of these machinery must have some heavy machinery operator training and it is the responsibility of the company to make sure that their machine operators have received the required training.
When looking to purchase a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be purchased that is outfitted with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If purchasing second-hand equipment it would be essential to test drive the equipment and to make certain that the machinery would properly operate.