Greater horizontal outreach can be attained utilizing telescopic booms rather than any other kind of aerial platform. These kinds of machinery 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 units offer working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 40.15 meters or 131 feet 2 inches. Telescopic boom nomenclature usually includes a reference to the platform height of the boom so as to know the capacity of the machine.
Telescopic booms are really productive on the worksite since they offer the speed, torque and traction required to get the job done. Though the equipment are made large enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in tight 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. Moreover, several particular units provide extendable axles that provide stability and retract for easy transportation. There are multiple diesel engine alternatives offered on the market as well.
Lift Options
Choosing the right lift to suit their needs will allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. Furthermore, customizing the chosen lift would really help ensure that workers get the particular machine they truly need for projects.
Normally, lifts have a variety of platform options, starting with the platform size. Operators may 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 various types of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its specific use. Platform accessories can comprise the following things: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, tool tray, work lights and welder leads.
There are so many different attachments and options available on the market today. Companies are attempting to diversify their machinery as much as possible to be able to satisfy their many different customer requirements. It is worth the research to find out what particular alternatives your telescopic boom lift could utilize.