CareLift Equipment has been engineering and building quality rough terrain forklifts since the year 1962. Each day the company strives to deliver value and help their customers reach their goals since they know the bottom line is reliability and performance.
There are 2 general types of boom lifts. These units are straight boom lifts and articulated boom lifts. Usually, these models are powered hydraulically. Most often straight booms are the great alternative for jobs which require a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the machine is capable of rotating 360 degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom is able to be raised vertically to below horizontal. Since the operator can maneuver and steer the vehicle while the boom is completely extended, it is a very versatile machine. These models are available in diesel, propane or gas configurations as well as 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive.
Articulated boom lifts are utilized for lifting cargo up and over obstacles and gain access to areas that were otherwise unaccessible. These lift units carry out jobs that straight telescopic booms cannot complete. These lifts are practically identical to the straight boom lift in the majority of aspects except in the ability of the boom to articulate. There are different articulation points on the boom in order to enable it to bend in a range of different directions allowing it to easily move around any objects within the work site.
In order to maintain stability whilst the boom lift is fully extended, several heavy-duty boom lifts come equipped with outriggers. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra confidence and safety. Correct training is necessary prior to utilizing boom lifts in order to guarantee the operator, the jobsite and everyone working in the vicinity stays safe.
The boom lift allows for tasks needing lots of man hours to be completed in a lot less time. These machinery have changed the material handling industry and have really increased productivity.