What Is a Boom Truck?
A boom truck uses a winch to recover heavy things or transport materials to places that are typically inaccessible. Like for example, they are normally utilized to reach the top of a building, maneuvering materials over a ditch or to a hillside.
A huge truck is outfitted with a boom winch. This is mounted in the bed of the truck and then it is capable of transporting construction items and other equipment from street-side to a particular area. There is one more boom truck design that is equipped with a cherry picker. This version enables arborists to access treetops easily.
The Vehicle
Terex's Stinger BT 3063 model has a reach of 113-feet and is equipped with both stabilizers and outriggers. A boom truck can range from an aerial work platform which is moved by a hydraulic lifting device which is mounted on the bed, up to a Class 8 tractor-trailer rig with a bucket. It is also possible to have a modified boom lift made to suit the specific needs of the buyer.
Cherry Picker
Cherry pickers or bucket booms allow employees to reach excellent heights. Normally, cherry pickers or buckets transport workers from the ground up to high places like the sides of buildings, treetops, up utility poles or for firefighting and fire department rescue.
Location
The platform on the boom is operated from the truck's cab by remote. Either the boom is mounted on a separate trailer or on the bed of a big truck. Larger booms require outriggers that horizontally extend from the truck so as to level out and stabilize the crane during its use.
Controls
A cab-over-engine model boom truck has a control cluster capable of moving the boom located inside of the cab. It is often a panel in the boom itself on the side of the bed.