Greater horizontal outreach can be acquired with telescopic booms more than any other type of aerial platform. These equipment are great 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 classification usually includes a reference to the boom's platform height in order to know the equipment's capacity.
Because they offer the speed, torque and traction needed to get the job done, telescopic booms have been really productive on the worksite. While the machinery are built huge enough 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 models allow the rugged jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. In addition, some specialized models offer extendable axles that provide stability and retract for easy transportation. There are multiple diesel engine choices offered on the market too.
Lift Options
Picking the best lift to meet all their needs would enable operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. What's more, customizing the chosen lift would really help ensure that employees get the specific equipment they need for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts would have a large 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 various types of platform accessories available to help modify the lift for its specific use. Platform accessories can comprise the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, work lights, welder leads and tool tray.
There are lots of different options and attachments available on the market today. Businesses are attempting to diversify their machines as much as they can in order to suit all their various customer requirements. It is worth the research to know what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.