Telescopic booms more than any other type of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These types of equipment are excellent for places that offer limited access in industrial and construction situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms range from 31 feet 8 inches or 9.65 meters to 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These models provide working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 40.15 meters or 131 feet 2 inches. Telescopic boom nomenclature usually includes a reference to the boom's platform height in order to identify the capacity of the machine.
Telescopic booms are very productive on the worksite because they provide the torque, traction and speed required to get the job completed. Although the machines are made big enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within tight spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system offered by the rough-terrain models allow the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Moreover, some specialized units offer extendable axles which provide stability and retract for easy transportation. There are various diesel engine options available on the market too.
Lift Options
Picking the right lift to meet all their requirements will allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. Moreover, customizing the chosen lift will help ensure that employees get the particular machine they require for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a wide range 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 different kinds of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its particular application. Platform accessories may consist of the following items: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
There are so many different attachments and options available on the market nowadays. Businesses are attempting to diversify their machines as much as possible to be able to suit all their many different customer needs. It is truly worth the research to find out what particular alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.