Telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These machinery are great for locations which provide limited access in industrial and construction situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms range from 9.65 meters or 31 feet 8 inches to 24.38 meters and 80 feet. These units provide working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom classification usually includes a reference to the platform height of the boom so as to know the machine's capacity.
Telescopic booms are extremely productive on the worksite because they provide the speed, torque and traction needed to get the job completed. While the machines are built very big to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in tight spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system offered by the rough-terrain units allow the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. Additionally, some specialized models offer extendable axles that retract for easy transportation and provide stability. There are various diesel engine options offered on the market too.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by picking the best lift to suit their application requirements. Furthermore, customizing the chosen lift would help make sure that workers get the particular equipment they truly need for projects.
Typically, lifts have a variety of platform options, starting with the platform size. Operators might have to choose from steel platforms ranging in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are different kinds of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its particular use. Platform accessories can consist of the following items: 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 a lot of available attachments and options. Companies are trying to diversify their machinery as much as they could to be able to suit all their many different customer needs. It is worth the research to find out what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.