Rough terrain forklifts have been produced by CareLift Equipment, ever since the year 1962. Every day the company strives to help their customers reach their goals and deliver value because they know the bottom line is performance and reliability.
Boom lifts come in 2 general kinds, the articulated boom lift and straight boom lift. These units are usually powered hydraulically. Most often straight booms are the great choice for tasks that require a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the machine can rotate three hundred sixty degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom can be vertically raised 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 units come in propane, gas or diesel configurations as well as 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive.
The articulated boom lifts are used for jobs that need to reach up and over obstacles so as to gain access. These specialized lifts are used for tasks that are not easily carried out by straight telescopic booms. These lifts are practically like the straight boom lift in most aspects except in the boom's ability 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 move around any objects easily within the work environment.
Some heavy-duty boom lifts come equipped with outriggers so as to maintain stability whilst the boom lift is fully extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra confidence and safety. Correct training is required prior to using boom lifts so as to guarantee the jobsite, the operator and everybody working in the vicinity stays safe.
Boom lifts enable tasks that used to need many more man hours to be carried out in a much shorter time period. These equipment have revolutionized the material handling industry and have really increased production.