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Considering the
right type of
boom lift
Boom lifts enable companies to
accomplish electrical or construction tasks in a wide range of
circumstances. These heavy machinery lifts come in several different
types, including articulated, telescope, and articulated-telescopic. A
telescopic boom lift is able extend its maximum range by further
extending its mast to reach a desired height.
When a boom lift has a mast that can unhinge at the hinge points to
extend its reach it is called an articulating boom lift. An example of
this is the JLG Articulating boom lift. An advantage to using either an
articulated or telescopic boom lift is that you can navigate around
obstacles. The same can not be said of the scissor lift which only has
the capacity to move vertically.
You should consider all the physical demands of a project when deciding
whether a boom lift would be the best equipment for your specific
project. Will your lift be stationary, or will it need to navigate
difficult terrain? What is the weight of the loads your lift will need
to handle? How many employees will need to use the lift? All of these
questions play a part in deciding which lift system will work best for
you.
Projects that require significant reach capability will be best suited
for a telescopic boom lift with either a straight or stick boom. The
machine allows a full 360 degree rotation of its turntable. The boom
platform will remain horizontal while it is extended, and can be lowered
and raised from vertical to below horizontal. The boom operator can
steer the boom lift from the work platform, as well as move the boom
forward and backward. This is possible even with the boom extended.
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