Telescopic booms other than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These kinds of machines are ideal for locations which provide limited access in industrial and construction 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 offer working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom nomenclature usually includes a reference to the boom's platform height so as to identify the capacity of the equipment.
Telescopic booms are very productive on the worksite as they offer the speed, torque and traction needed to get the job completed. Even if the machines are built huge enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in confined spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system offered by the rough-terrain units enable the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Additionally, several specialized models offer extendable axles which offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are many diesel engine options offered on the market too.
Lift Options
Choosing the right lift to suit all their needs would allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. In addition, customizing the chosen lift would help ensure that workers get the specific machinery they truly need for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a wide range of platform options. Steel platforms can vary in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are various types of platform accessories available to help modify the lift for its particular application. Platform accessories may comprise the following items: 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 a lot of available attachments and options. Businesses are attempting to diversify their machines as much as possible to be able to satisfy their many different customer requirements. It is really worth the research to know what particular options your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of using.