Telescopic booms more than any other type of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These kinds of equipment are great for locations that offer limited access in construction and industrial situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms range from 31 feet 8 inches or 9.65 meters to 24.38 meters and 80 feet. These units provide working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom classification typically includes a reference to the platform height of the boom in order to identify the capacity of the machinery.
Telescopic booms are very productive on the worksite since they offer the speed, torque and traction required to get the job done. Even if the machines are built really huge to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within confined areas. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle offered by the rough-terrain models allow the rough jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. In addition, some specialized units provide extendable axles that retract for easy transportation and provide stability. There are many diesel engine choices available on the market as well.
Lift Options
Choosing the best lift to suit their requirements would allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. Furthermore, customizing the chosen lift will help ensure that employees get the specific equipment they really need for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts would have a large range of platform options. Steel platforms could vary in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are a variety of available platform accessories to help modify the lift for its particular application. Platform accessories could consist of the following items: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
There are so many different attachments and options available on the market these days. Companies are attempting to diversify their machinery as much as possible in order to meet their many different customer needs. It is worth the research to know what particular options your telescopic boom lift could use.