Rough terrain forklifts have been produced by CareLift Equipment, since the year 1962. Each day the company strives to help all their consumers reach their goals and deliver value because they know the bottom line is performance and dependability.
Boom lifts come in 2 general types, the straight boom lift and articulated boom lift. Both these units are normally powered hydraulically. Most often straight booms are the great option for tasks which need a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the machine is capable of rotating three hundred sixty degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom can be vertically raised to below horizontal. As the operator is able to steer and maneuver the vehicle whilst the boom is fully extended, it is a versatile machine. These models come in 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, as well as diesel, propane or gas configurations.
Articulated boom lifts are utilized for lifting cargo up and over obstacles and gain access to areas that were otherwise not accessible. These lift models carry out tasks which straight telescopic booms cannot complete. These lifts are almost identical to the straight boom lift in most 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 move easily around any objects within the work environment.
Some heavy-duty boom lifts come equipped with outriggers so as to maintain stability whilst the boom lift is completely extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra safety and confidence. Proper training is required before utilizing boom lifts in order to ensure the jobsite, the operator and everybody working in the vicinity stays safe.
The boom lift allows for jobs requiring a lot of man hours to be completed in a lot less time. These equipment have really increased productivity and have revolutionized the material handling industry.