Greater horizontal outreach can be attained with telescopic booms more than any other type of aerial platform. These types of equipment are great for places that 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 24.38 meters and 80 feet. These units offer working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom classification usually includes a reference to the boom's platform height in order to know the capacity of the equipment.
Telescopic booms are very productive on the worksite because they offer the traction, speed and torque needed to get the job completed. While the machinery are built very huge to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in confined areas. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle provided by the rough-terrain units allow the rugged jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Moreover, several particular models provide extendable axles which offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are various diesel engine options available on the market also.
Lift Options
Operators would be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by choosing the right lift to meet their application needs. As well, customizing the chosen lift will help ensure that employees get the specific machinery they need for projects.
Usually, lifts have a variety of platform options, starting with the platform size. Operators might 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 range of available platform accessories to help modify the lift for its specific use. Platform accessories could include the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
There are a lot of various attachments and options available on the market nowadays. Businesses are attempting to diversify their equipment as much as they could to be able to meet their various customer requirements. It is worth the research to find out what specific options your telescopic boom lift could use.