Greater horizontal outreach could be attained with telescopic booms more than any other type of aerial platform. These types of machines are ideal for places which provide limited access in construction and industrial 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 offer working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom classification typically includes a reference to the boom's platform height so as to know the capacity of the machine.
Because they offer the speed, torque and traction required to get the job completed, telescopic booms have been extremely productive on the worksite. While the machines are built big enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in tight spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system provided by the rough-terrain units allow the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Moreover, some particular units offer extendable axles which retract for easy transportation and provide stability. There are multiple diesel engine alternatives available on the market also.
Lift Options
Picking the right lift to meet all their requirements will allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. Furthermore, customizing the chosen lift will really help make certain that employees get the particular machine they really require for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a wide variety 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 a variety of available platform accessories to help modify the lift for its particular use. Platform accessories can comprise the following items: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
On the market today there are lots of available options and attachments. Companies are attempting to diversify their machinery as much as they could in order to meet all their many different customer requirements. It is worth the research to find out what particular options your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.