Telescopic booms more than any other type of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These machines are excellent for locations that offer limited access in construction and industrial situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms vary from 31 feet 8 inches or 9.65 meters 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 classification normally includes a reference to the platform height of the boom in order to identify the capacity of the machine.
As they provide the traction, speed and torque needed to get the job completed, telescopic booms have been really productive on the worksite. Though the machines are built really big to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in confined spaces. The positive traction system and the full-time oscillating axle provided by the rough-terrain units enable the rugged jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. Moreover, some particular units offer extendable axles which retract for easy transportation and offer stability. There are many diesel engine alternatives offered on the market also.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by choosing the right lift to meet all their application requirements. Moreover, customizing the chosen lift would help make certain that workers get the specific machine they require for projects.
Normally, lifts have a range of platform options, starting with the platform size. Operators might need to choose from steel platforms ranging in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are various types of platform accessories available to help customize the lift for its specific application. Platform accessories can comprise the following items: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, work lights, welder leads and tool tray.
There are so many different attachments and options available on the market nowadays. Companies are trying to diversify their equipment as much as possible in order to satisfy all their many different customer needs. It is worth the research to know what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of using.