- A boom lift has a platform or bucket at the end of a hydraulically controlled extended arm that is attached to a grounded base.
- The arms hydraulic control allows it to extend both horizontally and vertically to carry people, materials and tools to extended heights.
- The grounded base of boom lifts are fitted with wheels to provide maneuverability to allow operator to move the unit into the best position to reach the work height and location.
- Articulating boom lifts provide increased flexibility and maneuverability when completing work.
- Their multiple arm design allows the operator platform and basket to be precisely moved to complete works in hard to reach or confined spaces.
- The joints on a boom lift allow the boom to be extended or retracted as necessary.
- This adjustable size makes it easier to bring the boom lift into any work area regardless of size.
- Depending on the job requirements boom lift buckets and work platforms can be rated to carry single or double operators to allow the work to be completed.
- Boom lifts are available with multiple fuel types including diesel, battery electric and even hybrid units.
- Diesel lifts are ideal for use outside on construction sites where the extra power from the diesel engine easily moves the unit across uneven ground.
- Battery electric units are exhaust fume free and quote so can be used safely indoors.
- Hybrid units offer the ultimate flexible lift solution as their fuel source can be switched based on the work area allowing the same unit to operate in all conditions indoors and outdoors.
- The multiple hydraulic arms of articulating boom lifts allow the operator platform or bucket to move over, under or around obstacles.
- This allows operators to access all areas regardless of obstacles.
- While the primary purpose of a boom lift sounds simple, trying to decide which model is best for your needs requires detailed planning. Some boom lift models reach much higher elevations, while others are more versatile in hard-to-reach areas. Both of these factors are critical when selecting which boom lift is right for you.
- Platform size should be calculated by your ideal platform size by determining how many workers will be aboard and how much material and tools they will take with them.
- Most boom lifts are powered either by electricity or diesel fuel. Indoor applications favor electricity, while it’s often more practical to use diesel-powered lifts for outdoor work.
- If you plan to use your lift frequently, purchasing a boom lift can be more beneficial than getting a rental. However, renting is the best way to go if you need to complete a job that’s once and done or if you’re working on a project for just a few days or weeks.
