Greater horizontal outreach can be attained with telescopic booms rather than any other type of aerial platform. These machines are excellent for places which 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 46 feet or 14.20 meters to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom nomenclature typically includes a reference to the platform height of the boom so as to identify the equipment's capacity.
Because they offer the torque, traction and speed required to get the job completed, telescopic booms have been extremely productive on the worksite. While the machinery are built big enough to reach higher, they are still compact enough to fit great within confined areas. 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 offer extendable axles that offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are various diesel engine options offered on the market also.
Lift Options
Operators would be able to maximize their jobsite productivity by picking the right lift to suit their application needs. Moreover, customizing the chosen lift will really help make sure that workers get the specific machine they truly need for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts would have a large variety 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 modify the lift for its specific use. Platform accessories can comprise the following things: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, welder leads, tool tray and work lights.
There are so many various options and attachments available on the market nowadays. Businesses are attempting to diversify their machines as much as possible to be able to satisfy their various customer needs. It is worth the research to know what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of using.