CareLift Equipment has been designing and making excellent rough terrain forklifts ever since the year 1962. Every day the company strives to deliver value and help all their consumers reach their goals as they know the bottom line is dependability and performance.
There are 2 general types of boom lifts. These models are articulated boom lifts and straight boom lifts. Normally, these models are hydraulically powered. Most often straight booms are the great alternative for jobs which require a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the machine can rotate 360 degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom can be vertically raised to below horizontal. As the operator could maneuver and steer the vehicle while the boom is completely extended, it is a really versatile equipment. These units are available in propane, gas or diesel configurations as well as 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive.
Articulated boom lifts are utilized for lifting loads up and over obstacles and gain access to areas that were otherwise not accessible. These lift units carry out tasks which straight telescopic booms cannot do. These lifts are almost like the straight boom lift in the majority of aspects except in the ability of the boom to articulate. There are different articulation points on the boom in order to allow it to bend in a variety of different directions allowing it to easily move around any objects in the work site.
In order to maintain stability while the boom lift is fully extended, some heavy-duty boom lifts come outfitted with outriggers. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra safety and confidence. Correct training is necessary prior to using boom lifts so as to guarantee the operator, the jobsite and everyone working in the vicinity stays safe.
The boom lift allows for tasks requiring a lot of man hours to be completed in much less time. These machines have greatly increased productivity and have revolutionized the material handling business.