Telescopic booms other than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These equipment are excellent for places which offer limited access in construction and industrial situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms vary from 31 feet 8 inches or 9.65 meters to 24.38 meters and 80 feet. These units 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 identify the capacity of the equipment.
Since they offer the speed, torque and traction required to get the job done, telescopic booms have been really productive on the worksite. While the machinery are made big enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in tight areas. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle provided by the rough-terrain models allow the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Additionally, some specialized models offer extendable axles which offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are many diesel engine choices available on the market as well.
Lift Options
Choosing the right lift to meet all their requirements will enable 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 would have a wide range of platform options. Steel platforms could vary in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are different types of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its specific application. Platform accessories may include the following items: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
On the market today there are lots of available attachments and options. Companies are attempting to diversify their equipment as much as they could to be able to satisfy their many different customer needs. It is worth the research to find out what particular options your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of using.