Telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These kinds of equipment are great for locations which offer limited access in industrial and construction situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms vary from 9.65 meters or 31 feet 8 inches to 24.38 meters and 80 feet. These models 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 in order to know the capacity of the equipment.
Telescopic booms are really productive on the worksite because they offer the speed, torque and traction needed to get the job done. Even if the machines are built very big to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within tight spaces. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle offered by the rough-terrain units allow the rough jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. Furthermore, some particular units offer extendable axles which retract for easy transportation and provide stability. There are various diesel engine choices available on the market too.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by choosing the best lift to meet their application requirements. As well, customizing the chosen lift would help make sure that employees get the particular equipment they really need for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts would have a large variety 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 different types of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its specific application. Platform accessories could consist of the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
On the market nowadays there are lots of available attachments and options. Businesses are trying to diversify their machinery as much as they could in order to meet their various customer requirements. It is really worth the research to find out what specific options your telescopic boom lift can use.