Greater horizontal outreach could be obtained using telescopic booms more than any other type of aerial platform. These types of equipment are ideal for places that 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 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These models provide working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 40.15 meters or 131 feet 2 inches. Telescopic boom nomenclature usually includes a reference to the boom's platform height in order to know the capacity of the equipment.
Because they offer the speed, torque and traction needed to get the job completed, telescopic booms have been extremely productive on the worksite. Though the equipment are made large enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in 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. Moreover, some specialized units provide extendable axles that retract for easy transportation and offer stability. There are multiple diesel engine options available on the market too.
Lift Options
Choosing the best lift to meet their needs would enable operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. Moreover, customizing the chosen lift would really help ensure that workers get the particular machinery they truly require for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a wide range 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 various kinds of available platform accessories to help customize 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 these days there are a lot of available options and attachments. Businesses are trying to diversify their machines as much as possible in order to suit all their many different customer requirements. It is worth the research to find out what particular alternatives your telescopic boom lift could use.