Telescopic booms other than any other type of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These equipment are great for places which provide limited access in construction and industrial situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms range from 9.65 meters or 31 feet 8 inches to 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These units provide working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 40.15 meters or 131 feet 2 inches. Telescopic boom classification typically includes a reference to the platform height of the boom in order to identify the equipment's capacity.
Telescopic booms are really productive on the worksite because they provide the torque, traction and speed needed to get the job done. While the equipment are built big enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within confined spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system provided by the rough-terrain units enable the rough jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. Moreover, some specialized units offer extendable axles that retract for easy transportation and provide stability. There are various diesel engine alternatives available on the market also.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by choosing the best lift to meet their application requirements. Moreover, customizing the chosen lift will really help ensure that workers get the particular machine they truly require for projects.
Usually, lifts have a range of platform options, starting with the platform size. Operators may need to choose from steel platforms ranging in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are a variety of platform accessories available to help customize the lift for its specific application. Platform accessories could comprise 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 nowadays there are lots of available attachments and options. Companies are trying to diversify their equipment as much as they could to be able to satisfy all their various customer requirements. It is worth the research to know what specific options your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.