Telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These kinds of machines are great for locations which provide 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 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These units offer working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom nomenclature normally includes a reference to the platform height of the boom so as to identify the capacity of the equipment.
Because they provide the speed, torque and traction needed to get the job done, telescopic booms have been really productive on the worksite. Although the machinery are made really big 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 units allow the rugged jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Additionally, several particular units provide extendable axles that offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are many diesel engine choices offered on the market too.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by choosing the best lift to suit their application needs. Also, customizing the chosen lift will help ensure that employees get the particular machine they truly require for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a wide range of platform options. Steel platforms may vary in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are various kinds of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its specific use. Platform accessories may consist of the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, tool tray, work lights and welder leads.
On the market today there are so many available options and attachments. Companies are attempting to diversify their machines as much as possible in order to meet their various customer requirements. It is worth the research to find out what specific options your telescopic boom lift could use.