Telescopic booms other than any other type of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These equipment are ideal for locations that offer 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 offer 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 so as to know the capacity of the machinery.
As they provide the speed, torque and traction required to get the job completed, telescopic booms have been really productive on the worksite. Though the equipment are made very huge 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 ease and precision. Additionally, several particular models offer extendable axles that retract for easy transportation and provide stability. There are many diesel engine options available on the market as well.
Lift Options
Picking the best lift to meet all their requirements will enable operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. In addition, customizing the chosen lift would really help ensure that workers get the specific machinery they need for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a wide variety 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 modify the lift for its specific use. Platform accessories may comprise the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, tool tray, work lights and welder leads.
There are so many different attachments and options available on the market today. Businesses are trying to diversify their machines as much as possible to be able to meet their various customer requirements. It is worth the research to know what specific options your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.