Telescopic booms other than any other type of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These kinds of machines are ideal for locations 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 80 feet and 24.38 meters. These models provide working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 40.15 meters or 131 feet 2 inches. Telescopic boom nomenclature normally includes a reference to the platform height of the boom in order to identify the equipment's capacity.
Since they provide the torque, traction and speed required to get the job completed, telescopic booms have been really productive on the worksite. Although the machinery are made very big to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within tight areas. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system provided by the rough-terrain models enable the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Moreover, some specialized units provide extendable axles that retract for easy transportation and offer stability. There are many diesel engine options available on the market also.
Lift Options
Operators would be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by picking the best lift to meet their application requirements. In addition, customizing the chosen lift would really help ensure that workers get the particular machinery they really need for projects.
Usually, lifts have a range 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 various types of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its particular use. Platform accessories may consist of the following items: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, work lights, welder leads and tool tray.
On the market today there are lots of available options and attachments. Companies are attempting to diversify their machines as much as they can to be able to meet all their various customer requirements. It is worth the research to find out what particular alternatives your telescopic boom lift can utilize.