Greater horizontal outreach can be attained utilizing telescopic booms more than any other type of aerial platform. These types of equipment are ideal for locations that provide limited access in construction and industrial situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms vary from 9.65 meters or 31 feet 8 inches to 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These models offer 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 so as to know the equipment's capacity.
Telescopic booms are really productive on the worksite since they provide the speed, torque and traction required to get the job done. Though the machines are built very large to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within confined spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system offered by the rough-terrain units enable the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Additionally, some particular units offer extendable axles that offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are various diesel engine alternatives available on the market also.
Lift Options
Choosing the best lift to suit their requirements will allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. In addition, customizing the chosen lift will really help make sure that workers get the specific equipment they really require for projects.
Normally, lifts have a range of platform options, starting with the platform size. Operators might have to choose from steel platforms ranging in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are various types of available platform accessories to help modify the lift for its specific use. Platform accessories can comprise the following things: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, work lights, welder leads and tool tray.
On the market these days there are a lot of available attachments and options. Businesses are trying to diversify their machines as much as they can in order to meet their various customer requirements. It is really worth the research to know what particular alternatives your telescopic boom lift can utilize.