Telescopic booms other than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These kinds of machinery are great for locations that provide limited access in construction and industrial situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms range from 9.65 meters or 31 feet 8 inches to 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These units offer working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom nomenclature normally includes a reference to the boom's platform height so as to identify the equipment's capacity.
Since they offer the torque, traction and speed required to get the job done, telescopic booms have been very productive on the worksite. While the machines are built big enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within confined areas. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle provided by the rough-terrain units allow the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Furthermore, some specialized units offer extendable axles that offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are various diesel engine choices offered on the market as well.
Lift Options
Choosing the right lift to meet their needs would enable operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. Furthermore, customizing the chosen lift will really help make certain that employees get the particular equipment they truly require for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a wide variety of platform options. Steel platforms can range in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are a range of platform accessories available to help customize 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, tool tray, work lights and welder leads.
There are lots of various attachments and options available on the market these days. Businesses are attempting to diversify their machines as much as they can in order to satisfy their various customer requirements. It is worth the research to know what particular alternatives your telescopic boom lift could use.