Greater horizontal outreach can be obtained utilizing telescopic booms rather than any other type of aerial platform. These kinds of machines are excellent for locations that provide limited access in construction and industrial 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 units provide working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom nomenclature normally includes a reference to the boom's platform height in order to identify the capacity of the equipment.
Telescopic booms are extremely productive on the worksite as they provide the traction, speed and torque needed to get the job done. Although the machines are built very big 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 allow the rough jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. Moreover, some specialized units provide extendable axles which offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are many diesel engine choices available on the market also.
Lift Options
Choosing the right lift to suit their needs will allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. Also, customizing the chosen lift will help ensure that employees get the particular machinery they truly need for projects.
Typically, lifts have a variety 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 available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its particular use. Platform accessories could consist of the following things: 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 lots of available attachments and options. Businesses are trying to diversify their equipment as much as possible to be able to satisfy their various customer requirements. It is worth the research to know what particular alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.