Greater horizontal outreach can be attained utilizing telescopic booms more than any other kind of aerial platform. These types of equipment are ideal for locations which offer limited access in industrial and construction 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 provide working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet 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 capacity of the equipment.
Telescopic booms are extremely productive on the worksite because they offer the traction, speed and torque required to get the job done. Although the machines are made very large to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within confined spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system provided by the rough-terrain models allow the rough jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. Additionally, some particular units offer extendable axles which offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are multiple diesel engine choices available on the market too.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by choosing the right lift to meet their application requirements. Furthermore, customizing the chosen lift will help ensure that employees get the specific equipment they truly need for projects.
Usually, 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 modify the lift for its particular application. Platform accessories may consist of the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
On the market today there are lots of available options and attachments. Businesses are trying to diversify their machinery as much as possible in order to satisfy their various customer needs. It is worth the research to find out what particular options your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of utilizing.