There are some applications that require a lot more reach than the usual job. For these instances, the ever-growing variety of articulating and telescopic booms is a good alternative. Engine-powered or bi-energy or electric booms are great for indoor, rough terrain or outdoor use, so basically, there is a suitable boom lift available for every type of task. Just take the time to figure out what kind of cargo you would be handling and what types of capacities you would require to get the task done.
Articulating booms are described as aerial work platforms which use multiple boom parts which hinge or articulate. These machines offer a maximum reach of 21 feet 5 inches or 6.25 meters to 21.26 meters or 69 feet 9 inches. These models could vary in height between 36 feet and 11.14 meters or 43.15 meters or 141 feet. Articulated boom models are often classified by horizontal reach and by platform height.
To access work places over obstacles and barriers including machines or shelving, the articulating booms are usually used. They have less horizontal outreach compared to telescopic booms, but the articulating booms provide better positioning and greater versatility. This allows better access for overhead work areas from aisles and from congested areas. Throughout the variety of articulating booms, most of them are able to hold weight capacities of up to 227 kilograms or 500 lbs. These machines can easily lift 2 operators and their tools and at times extra supplies.
Similar to scissor lifts, the rough terrain and industrial articulating booms are normally equipped with non-marking tires and are intended for indoor operation. The majority of articulated boom manufacturers use clean burning fuels like liquid propane gas or LPG or DC electric power for their industrial units. AC drive system technology is popular in industrial forklifts, though it is new to the aerial work platforms market. This technology combines DC batteries together with 3-phase AC drive motors for more braking and drive speed, continuous control of turning and overall energy efficient operation.
Rough-terrain units are specially designed to negotiate rugged construction site locations. With features such as diesel engines, lug-tread tires, 4-wheel drive and an oscillating axle, these specialized things are common-place on rough-terrain articulating booms. These heavy-duty extras are what make these equipment able to withstand the rough settings they operate in.