Greater horizontal outreach could be acquired with telescopic booms more than any other type of aerial platform. These machines are ideal for places which offer limited access in construction and industrial situations.
The capacities of CAT's telescopic booms vary from 9.65 meters or 31 feet 8 inches to 24.38 meters and 80 feet. These units provide working height up to 14.20 meters or 46 feet to 131 feet 2 inches or 40.15 meters. Telescopic boom nomenclature usually includes a reference to the platform height of the boom so as to know the machine's capacity.
As they provide the torque, traction and speed needed to get the job completed, telescopic booms have been very productive on the worksite. Although the machines are built 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 units allow the rugged jobsites to be handled with ease and precision. In addition, some specialized models provide extendable axles that offer stability and retract for easy transportation. There are many diesel engine options offered on the market also.
Lift Options
Picking the right lift to meet all their requirements would allow operators to maximize their productivity on the jobsite. In addition, customizing the chosen lift would help make sure that workers get the specific machinery they require for projects.
Starting with the platform size, lifts will have a wide variety of platform options. Steel platforms may vary in size from 1.22 meters to 2.44 meters or from 4 to 8 feet. There are a variety of platform accessories available to help modify the lift for its specific application. Platform accessories may consist of the following items: fluorescent tube caddy, half-height mesh, control box cover, auxiliary top railing, work lights, welder leads and tool tray.
There are so many different options and attachments available on the market today. Businesses are attempting to diversify their equipment as much as they could to be able to meet all their various customer requirements. It is worth the research to know what specific alternatives your telescopic boom lift has the capabilities of using.