Telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These machines are great for locations which provide limited access in construction and industrial 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 models offer working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom nomenclature normally includes a reference to the platform height of the boom so as to know the equipment's capacity.
Telescopic booms are really productive on the worksite because they offer the torque, traction and speed required to get the job done. While the equipment are built really big to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in confined spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system provided by the rough-terrain units enable the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Additionally, some specialized models provide extendable axles which offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are multiple diesel engine choices offered on the market as well.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by picking the best lift to meet all their application requirements. Moreover, customizing the chosen lift will really help make certain that workers get the specific equipment they require for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts would 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 types of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its specific use. Platform accessories may include the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
There are so many various options and attachments available on the market these days. Companies are trying to diversify their machines as much as possible in order to suit their various customer needs. It is really worth the research to find out what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift can utilize.