Telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These machinery are ideal for locations which offer 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 24.38 meters and 80 feet. These models offer working height up to 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom classification typically includes a reference to the boom's platform height in order to identify the equipment's capacity.
Since they provide the torque, traction and speed required to get the job done, telescopic booms have been extremely productive on the worksite. Although the machinery are made really big to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within confined spaces. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle offered by the rough-terrain models enable the rough jobsites to be handled with precision and ease. In addition, several specialized models provide extendable axles that offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are many diesel engine options offered on the market also.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by picking the best lift to suit their application needs. Moreover, customizing the chosen lift will help ensure that workers get the specific machine they 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 various kinds of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its particular application. Platform accessories can include the following things: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
On the market today there are a lot of available attachments and options. Companies are attempting to diversify their equipment as much as possible to be able to meet their various customer requirements. It is worth the research to know what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift could utilize.