Telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These kinds of machinery are ideal for locations which offer limited access in industrial and construction situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms range from 31 feet 8 inches or 9.65 meters to 24.38 meters and 80 feet. These models offer working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 40.15 meters or 131 feet 2 inches. Telescopic boom classification normally includes a reference to the boom's platform height so as to know the machine's capacity.
Telescopic booms are really productive on the worksite since they provide the torque, traction and speed required to get the job completed. Although the machinery are made really huge to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in tight spaces. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle provided by the rough-terrain units enable the rough jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. Furthermore, several specialized models offer extendable axles that provide stability and retract for easy transportation. There are many diesel engine choices available on the market also.
Lift Options
Operators would be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by picking the best lift to meet all their application requirements. What's more, customizing the chosen lift will help make certain that workers get the particular machinery they truly need for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts would have a large range of platform options. Steel platforms may range in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are different types of available platform accessories to help modify the lift for its specific use. Platform accessories can include the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
On the market these days there are a lot of available options and attachments. Companies are attempting to diversify their machinery as much as they can in order to satisfy their many different customer requirements. It is worth the research to find out what particular options your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.