CareLift Equipment has been engineering and building quality rough terrain forklifts since 1962. Each and every day the company strives to deliver value and help their customers reach their goals as they know the bottom line is performance and reliability.
Boom lifts are available in 2 general types, the articulated boom lift and straight boom lift. Both these units are normally hydraulically powered. Most commonly straight booms are the ideal alternative for jobs which require a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the machine could rotate three hundred sixty degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom could be vertically raised to below horizontal. Because the operator could maneuver and steer the vehicle while the boom is completely extended, it is a really versatile machinery. These models come in diesel, propane or gas configurations as well as 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive.
The articulated boom lifts are utilized for tasks that need to reach up and over obstacles so as to gain access. These specialized lifts are used for jobs which are not easily carried out by straight telescopic booms. These lifts are practically like the straight boom lift in most aspects except in the boom's ability to articulate. There are various articulation points on the boom in order to allow it to bend in a range of different directions allowing it to easily move around any objects in the work environment.
Some heavy-duty boom lifts come equipped with outriggers in order to maintain stability while the boom lift is fully extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra safety and confidence. Proper training is necessary before using boom lifts in order to guarantee the jobsite, the operator and everyone working in the vicinity stays safe.
The boom lift allows for tasks needing lots of man hours to be carried out in much less time. These equipment have really increased production and have revolutionized the material handling industry.