Telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These kinds of machinery 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 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These models provide working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom classification normally includes a reference to the boom's platform height so as to know the machine's capacity.
Since they offer the traction, speed and torque required to get the job done, telescopic booms have been really productive on the worksite. Even if the equipment are made really large to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in confined spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system provided by the rough-terrain models allow the rugged jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. In addition, several particular units provide extendable axles which retract for easy transportation and offer stability. There are various diesel engine choices offered on the market as well.
Lift Options
Picking the best lift to suit their requirements would enable operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. Additionally, customizing the chosen lift would really help make certain that workers get the specific machinery they really require for projects.
Usually, lifts have a variety of platform options, starting with the platform size. Operators may have to choose from steel platforms ranging 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 particular application. Platform accessories can include the following things: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
On the market nowadays there are lots of available options and attachments. Businesses are attempting to diversify their equipment as much as possible in order to meet all their many different customer needs. It is worth the research to know what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.