The electric boom aerial lift allows personnel to perform building work and maintenance at heights that were not previously accessible. An electric boom is made with a work platform that can be lifted to a required height utilizing a hydraulic drive mechanism; the boom may be articulated, telescopic or vertical mast depending upon the application needs.
Haulotte International is, nowadays, Europe's leading manufacturer of diesel boom lifts and electric boom lifts and has a full service policy for its customers, providing maintenance, technical assistance on all their lifting machines. Operating in 100 nations worldwide, Haulotte International has more than 50 models of lifting machines, all of original design for utmost performance and meet the every standard for quality and safety.
Haulotte International offers electric boom lifts in the following models: vertical masts, articulated booms, push around, scissors, which can be utilized both indoors and outdoors, according to model.
Their speed and long reach make them the ideal tool for shipyards, demolition, maintenance and construction sites, or for putting the finishing touches to works of art. Certain models have a jib arm which is really useful for overhanging work or for coming in close.
All operators of these machinery must have some heavy machine operator training and it is the responsibility of the company to ensure that their equipment operators have received the necessary training.
When looking to purchase a forklift boom it is recommended that a forklift be bought that is equipped with four wheel drive for the most advantages. If purchasing second-hand equipment it would be essential to test drive the machine and to make sure that the machine will properly operate.