Telescopic booms other than any other kind of aerial platform have greater horizontal outreach. These types of machines are excellent for locations which provide 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 units offer working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 40.15 meters or 131 feet 2 inches. Telescopic boom nomenclature typically includes a reference to the boom's platform height in order to know the machine's capacity.
Telescopic booms are extremely productive on the worksite because they provide the traction, speed and torque required to get the job completed. Although the equipment are built very huge to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great in confined spaces. The full-time oscillating axle and the positive traction system offered by the rough-terrain units enable the rugged jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. Furthermore, some specialized units provide extendable axles which offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are multiple diesel engine choices offered on the market as well.
Lift Options
Operators will be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by choosing the best lift to meet their application needs. Additionally, customizing the chosen lift would help ensure that workers get the particular machine they really need for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a large variety of platform options. Steel platforms could range in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are a range of available platform accessories to help customize the lift for its particular use. Platform accessories may consist of the following items: half-height mesh, fluorescent tube caddy, auxiliary top railing, control box cover, work lights, welder leads and tool tray.
On the market nowadays there are a lot of available attachments and options. Businesses are attempting to diversify their machines as much as possible to be able to suit their many different customer requirements. It is really worth the research to know what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift could use.