Telescopic booms more than any other type of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These types of machinery are excellent for places that provide 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 24.38 meters and 80 feet. These units provide working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom classification normally includes a reference to the platform height of the boom in order to identify the machine's capacity.
As they offer the torque, traction and speed required to get the job completed, telescopic booms have been very productive on the worksite. Although the equipment are made huge enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in confined spaces. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle offered by the rough-terrain models allow the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Moreover, several specialized models offer extendable axles that provide stability and retract for easy transportation. There are various diesel engine options available on the market also.
Lift Options
Picking the best lift to suit all their requirements will enable operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. In addition, customizing the chosen lift would help make sure that employees get the particular machinery they require for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a wide variety of platform options. Steel platforms may 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 modify the lift for its specific use. Platform accessories may comprise the following items: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, tool tray, work lights and welder leads.
On the market these days there are a lot of available attachments and options. Companies are attempting to diversify their equipment as much as they could in order to satisfy their various customer requirements. It is really worth the research to know what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift could utilize.