Rough terrain forklifts have been produced by CareLift Equipment, since the year 1962. Each and every day the company strives to help their consumers reach their goals and deliver value as they know the bottom line is performance and reliability.
There are 2 general types of boom lifts. These units are articulated boom lifts and straight boom lifts. Often, these models are hydraulically powered. Most often straight booms are the ideal alternative for jobs which require a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the equipment can rotate three hundred sixty degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom can be raised vertically to below horizontal. Since the operator is able to steer and maneuver the vehicle while the boom is fully extended, it is a really versatile machine. These models are available in 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive, as well as gas, diesel or propane configurations.
The articulated boom lifts are used for jobs which need to reach up and over obstacles so as to gain access. These specialized lifts are utilized for jobs that are not easily completed by straight telescopic booms. These lifts are almost identical to the straight boom lift in the majority of aspects except in the boom's ability to articulate. There are various articulation points on the boom in order to enable it to bend in a range of different directions allowing it to move around any objects easily in the work environment.
Some heavy-duty boom lifts come outfitted with outriggers so as to maintain stability while the boom lift is fully extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra confidence and safety. Proper training is necessary before utilizing boom lifts in order to guarantee the jobsite, the operator and everybody working in the vicinity stays safe.
The boom lift allows for jobs requiring lots of man hours to be completed in a lot less time. These equipment have revolutionized the material handling industry and have greatly increased production.