CareLift Equipment has been designing and making quality rough terrain forklifts since 1962. Each and every day the company strives to deliver value and help their consumers reach their objectives because they know the bottom line is reliability and performance.
Boom lifts are available in 2 general kinds, the straight boom lift and articulated boom lift. Both these units are normally hydraulically powered. Most commonly straight booms are the ideal choice for jobs that need a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the machine could rotate 360 degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom is able to be raised vertically to below horizontal. As the operator can maneuver and steer the vehicle while the boom is fully extended, it is a versatile equipment. These units come in 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive, as well as diesel, propane or gas configurations.
Articulated boom lifts are used for lifting loads up and over obstacles and gain access to areas that were otherwise not accessible. These lift units perform tasks which straight telescopic booms cannot do. These lifts are almost identical to the straight boom lift in the majority of aspects except in the ability of the boom to articulate. There are various articulation points on the boom in order to enable it to bend in a variety of different directions allowing it to easily move around any objects in the work site.
Some heavy-duty boom lifts come outfitted with outriggers in order to maintain stability whilst the boom lift is completely extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra confidence and safety. Proper training is required before using boom lifts in order to guarantee the jobsite, the operator and everyone working in the vicinity stays safe.
The boom lift allows for jobs requiring a lot of man hours to be done in much less time. These machinery have greatly increased productivity and have revolutionized the material handling industry.